[{"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-1530":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},1445047,1896,"Chapter 1530 - 17: Shaken_3","the-golden-age-of-basketball-chapter-1530",1530,"\u003Cp>No matter how Rodman studies the drop point and positions himself, he has an extraordinary talent for rebounds.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When it comes to moments of high-intensity confrontation, the static talent becomes apparent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No matter how smart and cunning you are, when your arms can’t reach high enough under the basket, you just can’t do it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gan Guoyang’s height isn’t outstanding in the interior, but he surpasses 201, not to mention his excellent wingspan and strong hands.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rodman could only seethe with impotent fury; when it was time for offense, Jordan repeatedly spun and shot off the backboard, missing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rodman tried to grab the rebound but was blocked again by Gan Guoyang, who didn’t fight for the rebound and instead passed it to Sabonis.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Trail Blazers launched a counterattack, and this time Rodman, in a fit of temper, pushed Gan Guoyang from behind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gan Guoyang, not one to be polite, pushed back before the referee blew the whistle, pushing Rodman back three steps, landing him on the floor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The crowd went wild with excitement, jeering and shouting, some yelling \"Take down Ah Gan!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And Rodman, thinking of going all the way, considered starting a fight with Ah Gan to get him ejected.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, as Rodman clambered up, seeing Gan Guoyang brandishing fists the size of a clay pot, his intellect took over.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Forget it, forget it, think of O’Neal, think of Thomas, why bother?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It’s not worth it; it’s not like this hasn’t happened before; don’t repeat the mistakes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thus, Rodman, who had been so aggressive moments ago, turned away, leaving teammates trying to intervene in his dust.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The fake movement was impressive.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rodman got a personal foul, and Gan Guoyang received a technical foul.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jordan made the free throw, helping the Bulls claw back some points.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jackson hoped for more such confrontations; otherwise, it was just too hard.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But who other than Rodman would dare touch the tiger’s whiskers even slightly?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Should Jordan step up? Jordan wouldn’t do that.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though extremely competitive and unafraid of conflict, Jordan wouldn’t play dirty to win.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Things like hurdling, flopping, elbowing, malicious pushing, diving under the basket - not that Jordan has never done them, sometimes he does when emotional, but overall, it’s rare.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>More often, Jordan was the one being fouled maliciously, especially facing the Detroit Pistons, where he endured significant physical hits.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Faced with this, Jordan and Gan Guoyang took two different paths.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gan Guoyang fought back fiercely, tooth for tooth, like many predecessors in China.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jordan, more like Gandhi, responded non-violently, using basketball as his weapon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Their resistance methods didn’t rank, merely matching their temperaments and situations.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the next defense, Jordan successfully stole the ball from Kobe.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Kobe didn’t give up, chasing him down, and both tangled up and fell at midcourt.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The referee blew for a jump ball, and Jordan started heckling Kobe.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If Jordan had snatched and launched a counterattack, things would be different.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kobe ignored it, and when it came to the jump ball, Kobe’s leap was faster.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Jordan steadier, stronger, tipped the ball to Harper, initiating a set play.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jordan, like a Knight, charged toward the Trail Blazers’ interior.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Challenging Ah Gan again, this time Jordan shook off Gan Guoyang and scored with a layup!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gan Guoyang quickly inbounded from the baseline, and the Trail Blazers pressed forward swiftly, with Kobe taking possession.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Give me the damn ball!\" Gan Guoyang shouted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing Kobe hesitating like he wanted to go solo.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this moment, the past passion of the \"Gan Qiao Battle\" surged back into Gan Guoyang’s mind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Damn the flow offense; it’s up to me to crush Jordan at times like this!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kobe passed to Gan Guoyang, who spun past Rodman upon receiving the ball.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Breaking in from the sideline, avoiding a double team, charging left-handed into the Three Second Zone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Facing Lang Li’s help defense, Gan Guoyang pushed off the big center in midair, forcing a layup in!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A fierce assault, scoring and drawing a foul on Lang Li for a free throw!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jordan looked up at the replay on the big screen, sweat streaming down his face full of helplessness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gan Guoyang, chewing gum sternly, hit the free throw.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The atmosphere on the court became tense, reminiscent of the electrifying scenes from past \"Gan Qiao Battles.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Trail Blazers still maintained a double-digit lead, leaving the Bulls with little time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Three minutes remained in the game.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jordan quickly dribbled past midcourt, knowing time was of the essence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Without waiting for teammates, no Triangle Offense played.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Stopping at 45 degrees on the left for a quick three-pointer, hitting it!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After scoring, Jordan immediately went for a full-court press.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Teaming up with Harper to corral Brellock, who passed to Kobe.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jordan quickly chased Kobe again as the Trail Blazers faced the Bulls’ harsh press in their backcourt.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sabonis and Gan Guoyang came up to assist, but Rodman vigilantly marked Gan Guoyang.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kobe passed to Mu Lin, who was pressured by Kukoc and Jordan—Jordan almost omnipresent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mu Lin lost the ball, and Jordan stole it, among frantic scrambles, with no foul called by the referee.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jordan broke in, continuously dribbling past defenders, driving in against Kobe.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gan Guoyang leapt from behind to block, Jordan switched hands midair for a difficult reverse layup!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Using his signature move, the ball hit the backboard and rebounded, missing.\u003C\u002Fp>",889,"2026-06-06T01:42:01.245Z",1,"novelbin.me","d0c2c6197b89647e1e12f47f75697beadbb47774fd8398a4814ae5d51d80e9d9","the-golden-age-of-basketball-chapter-1531","the-golden-age-of-basketball-chapter-1529",2033,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fthe-golden-age-of-basketball-cover.jpg"]