[{"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-1526":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},1445043,1896,"Chapter 1526 - 16: The Ultimate Trump Card (Part 3)","the-golden-age-of-basketball-chapter-1526",1526,"\u003Cp>Riddle receives the ball, bursts into the basket, and easily scores with a two-handed dunk!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Trail Blazers’ offensive play has traces of the old Princeton.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But it’s not entirely Princeton, since the formation at the start of the offense isn’t in the Princeton offense manual.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This is the Trail Blazers integrating the Princeton concept into fluid offense, using smooth coordination to break through the toughest defenses.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jordan quickly responds offensively with a strong mid-range shot, but the Trail Blazers immediately counter with the Twin Towers high pick-and-roll.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Bulls choose to collapse, resulting in Gan Guoyang receiving the ball from afar and hitting a super-long three-pointer!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gan Guoyang’s ultra-long-range shooting is unmatched in the league, providing the Trail Blazers with a versatile approach in tactics.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Later, Gan Guoyang joined forces with Riddle to double-team Jordan defensively, forcing Jordan to pass to Rodman, who lacks offensive skills.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the end, Rodman could only attempt a long shot, which missed completely, and Sabonis grabbed the ball as the Trail Blazers patiently transitioned to positional play.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Continuous high pick-and-roll, Brellock breaks through, passes, Mu Lin receives, breaks again, passes again, Riddle gets the ball for the third time and breaks through before passing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After successive breakthroughs and passes, the Trail Blazers’ formation remained stable, whereas the Bulls’ resilient defensive system showed signs of cracking.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gan Guoyang receives Riddle’s pass on the flank and scores with a mid-range shot again!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this point, the Bulls’ defense was on the verge of collapse, but the first half was nearing its end, giving the Trail Blazers no chance to widen the gap.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The halftime score was 65:51, with the Trail Blazers leading the Bulls by 14 points. If it weren’t for Jordan’s buzzer-beater two-pointer at the halftime, the difference would’ve been greater.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Trail Blazers scored 36 points in the single quarter, all from positional plays rather than many fast breaks, yet they dismantled the Bulls’ notoriously tough defense.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course, part of this was due to Pippen’s absence, as he sat on the sidelines in a suit throughout the first half, his somber expression unclear of his inner thoughts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Without Pippen, the Bulls’ offensive and defensive system lacked a significant piece, but would having Pippen solve anything against the Trail Blazers’ offense?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>During halftime in the Bulls’ locker room, Jordan was unusually silent, neither motivating teammates nor loudly discussing how to turn the game around.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He only sat there, contemplating numerous matters he wouldn’t have considered before.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jerry Krause came to the locker room in an attempt to uplift the team’s spirit, but Jordan openly displayed an expression of disdain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He stood up and passed by Krause without saying anything, fully ignoring him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Krause felt extremely awkward, as the Chicago Bulls were now completely out of his control.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Krause originally thought that, given the team’s situation, perhaps strengthening the team to contend with the Trail Blazers was the answer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing Jordan like this, Krause changed his mind; he decided to do nothing and let the Bulls continue on this path.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I don’t believe you can outdo Ah Gan, Michael Jordan!\" Krause thought bitterly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>-----------------\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Halftime quickly ended, and in the first half, the Trail Blazers played according to their strategy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the second half of the second quarter, the Trail Blazers had hit their stride, attacking smoothly with unstoppable momentum.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Trail Blazers have consistently been adept at utilizing \"space\" better than all others in the league.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Since the time of Jack Ramsay, they possessed an outstanding understanding and usage of space.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With Gan Guoyang’s shooting as a foundation, the Trail Blazers maintained high offensive standards for over a decade.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No matter how many lineup changes took place, with Gan Guoyang present, the Trail Blazers never lacked offensive space.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Bulls’ stable defense and precise rotations would still reveal gaps when spread wide open in large spaces.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Once the third quarter began, the Bulls intensified, particularly enhancing targeted steals and pressure on ball handlers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Bulls excel at aggressively double-teaming and pressuring ball handlers in the front court, disrupting opponents’ offensive rhythms and first passes, fundamentally interfering with opponents’ offenses.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But unlike the Supersonics, the Bulls’ inside rarely extends outside, Lang Li and Wennington remain firmly under the basket, with Jordan, Pippen, and others excelling at interior help defense.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thus, the Bulls’ defense typically tightens outside and inside, with slight looseness in between.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Previously against such defenses, the Trail Blazers often relied on Gan Guoyang’s individual prowess to break through.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Especially when Gan Guoyang is in form, his close- and mid-range battles can sink the Bulls.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tonight, the Trail Blazers differed; they went toe to toe tactically, using pure strategy to wear them down.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This showcased the Trail Blazers’ strong tactical confidence, using rapid and steady passes against the Bulls’ tense defense, neutralizing the Bulls’ efforts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mu Lin, targeted in the first quarter, completely shifted to a C&S route, no longer holding the ball for primary or secondary passes, transforming into a finisher, offering pinpoint vigor on both wings.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gan Guoyang and Sabonis set up a high tower in the middle, and the Trail Blazers incessantly engaged in high-low pick-and-roll coordination around them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This type of offensive collaboration was rare in the NBA at the time; most teams lacked both such configurations and tactical philosophies.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Facing Jordan’s unleashed offensive scoring spree, Gan Guoyang blended into the Trail Blazers’ offensive system, utilizing collective power to steadily overtake.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Double high receives, Brellock cuts towards the basket, Gan Guoyang threads a direct pass to the rim, Harper struggles to block the shot from behind.\u003C\u002Fp>",927,"2026-06-06T01:42:01.245Z",1,"novelbin.me","a22330efc0d7dc7c234c2e06bce713dc6cb860d9cea8e12312814127d50105fe","the-golden-age-of-basketball-chapter-1527","the-golden-age-of-basketball-chapter-1525",2033,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fthe-golden-age-of-basketball-cover.jpg"]