[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-the-golden-age-of-basketball":3,"chapter-the-golden-age-of-basketball-the-golden-age-of-basketball-chapter-1436":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","The Golden Age of Basketball",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":19,"prevChapterSlug":20,"totalChapters":21,"novelImage":22},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":15,"volume":16,"translator":17,"content_hash":18},1445003,1896,"Chapter 1436 - 45: Ball Incoming_4","the-golden-age-of-basketball-chapter-1436",1436,"\u003Cp>This season, the returning Gan Guoyang has been continuously setting data records, achieving one astonishing set of statistics after another.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But behind this, it’s a reflection of his helplessness; he has no choice but to play this way.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Especially when facing top-tier teams, the other Trail Blazers players are somewhat lacking.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Jazz called a timeout, with 1 minute left in the game, and both sides are about to enter the final showdown.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the bench, Gan Guoyang gulped down water and glanced at the scoreboard, seeing the others had only scored 48 points in total.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Among those, over 20 points were related to assists from Gan Guoyang, leaving about 20 points completely independent of him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Are the teammates weak? Not necessarily, the Trail Blazers are at least a top-three team in the Western Conference.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But if you compare them to Gan Guoyang, they’re indeed lacking, unable to keep up with him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They can handle average teams, but facing a top team like the Jazz, Gan Guoyang turns on the afterburners while the rest eat dust.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bird couldn’t even make any tactical adjustments, tonight it’s entirely about watching Ah Gan’s solo performance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He simply tossed the tactical board aside and said, \"Don’t make mistakes, and remember to pass the ball to the right person.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>More than half a season of working together, Bird is increasingly bearing a resemblance to Beelman.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The timeout ended, both sides returned to the court for the decisive final minute.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Jazz set up a well-designed play, using relentless screens and cuts to find an opportunity on the right side.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hornersek received the ball, faked out Kobe, then drove in with a stop-and-pop jumper, scoring!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In a crucial moment, Bird had Kobe on the court to entangle Hornersek, but old Horner used his experience to deceive Kobe.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>108:111, the Jazz lead by 3 points.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Next, the Jazz steadfastly defended, preventing Gan Guoyang from receiving the ball.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this point Riddle seized the chance to cut to the basket, maneuvered mid-air for a changeup floater.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The ball bounced twice on the rim and didn’t go in, PJ Brown grabbed the offensive rebound, but Malone knocked it away!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Malone controlled the ball and was about to pass long to Stockton, but Gan Guoyang showed up in an unexpected position!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He intercepted Malone’s pass mid-air, then dribbled again to organize the offense, with the defense now mismatched.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Stockton defended Gan Guoyang, trying only to vie for the ball, drawing a foul call; the foul count wasn’t reached yet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Trail Blazers called a timeout to arrange a play, they had to score the next play, then defend once and play again to have a chance at winning.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bird designed an inside play, with Riddle holding the ball and doing a pick-and-roll with Gan Guoyang, as Van Exel was in poor form tonight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This play was successful, coming back from the timeout, Riddle charged into the paint and Gan Guoyang followed up, leaping in an alley-oop slam dunk!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Jazz deliberately abandoned interior pressure, mainly wary of the Trail Blazers’ threes, also careful to avoid fouling.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>110:111, a 1-point difference, the Jazz hold the decisive chance, Gan Guoyang already has 62 points.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tonight, whether he is leading a futile charge or a lone hero rests on the final two offensive and defensive plays, as the Triangle Center is suffocating.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Stockton handled the ball, Sloan had just set up a pick-and-roll play for Malone and Stockton, with Gan Guoyang’s strategy to not switch on picks all game.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But on this play, Gan Guoyang suddenly lunged at Stockton, using his long arms and aggressive defense to pressure his friend, Stockton passed!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Inside, Malone cut in, received the ball for a potential game-winning shot, but it was stolen by Kobe, who came rushing from the wing!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just like Gan Guoyang’s previous steal, he appeared in an unexpected place, intercepting the ball, the Trail Blazers launched a counterattack!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the final ten seconds, Kobe tossed the ball to Gan Guoyang; he didn’t attempt to dribble past half-court himself, Gan Guoyang charged like a tank towards the frontcourt.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>All of the Jazz’s defensive focus converged on Gan Guoyang, he advanced through the middle, surrounded by more and more players, four Jazz defenders closing in.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gan Guoyang pushed into the Three Second Zone, Ostateg was ready to face the challenge.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But at the last moment, amidst the encircling arms of eight Jazz players, Gan Guoyang passed the ball to the baseline.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kobe, standing in the corner, waiting, with no one in front of him, placed his hands at his chest, prepared to catch and shoot.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He didn’t yell with his hands up like before; he was simply ready: if the ball comes, shoot; if not, go in and grab it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The ball came, accurately passed into Kobe’s hands, he jumped, calm and unperturbed, like in countless practices, aiming for the hoop.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Time seemed to freeze for a second, and the next second, the ball landed solidly in the hoop, score!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>112:111, the Trail Blazers took the lead at the last moment!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gan Guoyang almost rushed to hug Kobe, but the game wasn’t over yet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The last 4 seconds, the Jazz had no timeouts left, inbounding from the backcourt.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Stockton got the ball, launched a deep three-point shot.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The miracle like Gan Guoyang’s didn’t happen, the shot veered off as soon as it left his hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The game-ending buzzer sounded, Kobe’s final steal and mid-range shot, sealing the win for the Trail Blazers against the Jazz!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gan Guoyang could finally rush over and lift him high, just like when Gan Guoyang clinched a win against the Bulls, Kobe lifted him up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kobe didn’t shout with joy but pouted, lifting his head, mimicking Ah Gan’s cool demeanor, scanning the crowd.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Stop pretending and smile for fuck’s sake!\" Gan Guoyang slapped Kobe.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only then did Kobe burst into a broad smile, joining his teammates in a hug to celebrate this hard-won victory.\u003C\u002Fp>",993,"2026-06-06T01:41:56.049Z",1,"novelbin.me","7cbf990c6352fe22af700da62b267f4b1753a8584d2e51cab25f4702343aca1d","the-golden-age-of-basketball-chapter-1437","the-golden-age-of-basketball-chapter-1435",2033,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fthe-golden-age-of-basketball-cover.jpg"]