[{"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-1537":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},1445054,1896,"Chapter 1537 - 19: Cheap Shots (Part 4)","the-golden-age-of-basketball-chapter-1537",1537,"\u003Cp>But as a Jazz player, Malone’s teammate, Stockton couldn’t blame Malone either.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Malone did this because the Jazz were really out of options, completely suppressed and unable to catch their breath.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If they didn’t use some shady tricks, did some small actions, they would be suffocated by the Trail Blazers in this game.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Stockton could only seriously focus on the game and not get involved in the dispute between the two.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Off the court, Larry Bird noticed Malone’s little tricks. He nodded toward Ben Wallace sitting at the end of the bench.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ben, you’re going in to replace Jermaine. Remember, protect Ah Gan,\" Bird instructed Ben Wallace.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wallace understood immediately, so he stepped in to replace Little O’Neal, his eyes already fixed on Malone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The game continued, with Trail Blazers in possession, Gan Guoyang received the ball in a low position, backing down Karl Malone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gan Guoyang used his height and wingspan advantage, taking a step inside, trying to finish with a hook shot, which Malone couldn’t interfere with.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As a result, Malone tried a chair-pulling move, attempting to make Gan Guoyang lose balance and fall.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unexpectedly, this move didn’t affect Gan Guoyang at all; he maintained his balance and cut into the basket for a one-handed dunk.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Put away those little tricks, Karl. I originally thought of you a bit higher, thinking you’ve improved over the years. Turns out you’re still a crybaby who can’t change his nature. If you’re so afraid I’ll pummel you, after you make a move on me later, just kowtow to me. Then I’ll surely forgive you, so your mom won’t feel bad for you when I make you cry.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gan Guoyang’s taunts grew sharper, and Malone’s face finally showed a hint of embarrassment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Malone understood Gan Guoyang’s temperament, and Gan Guoyang also knew Malone’s weakness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This crybaby mama’s boy has something ingrained that won’t change.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Jazz’s offense, due to the friction between Malone and Gan Guoyang, started to heat up with tension on the court.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Brellock’s defense on Stockton got called for a foul, and then Hornersek got entangled when competing against Kobe.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The pace of the game indeed slowed down, but under Gan Guoyang’s watch, Malone still found it difficult to score, relying only on mid-range shots.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Brian Russell received a pass from Malone, took a three-pointer from the right corner but missed, and both sides struggled for the rebound.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gan Guoyang and Malone tangled up again; knowing he couldn’t out-rebound Gan Guoyang, Malone started pulling with his hands.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gan Guoyang directly pushed Malone away, and Malone, infuriated, thought he would go all out and fight Ah Gan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this moment, a big black guy suddenly rushed over and pushed Malone hard with all his might.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Usually, an NBA player being pushed like that would slide back at least a few feet and fall if they were slender.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Malone, being exceptionally strong, just leaned back slightly, noticing it was Trail Blazers’ substitute center, Ben Wallace.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Malone was furious, thinking, it’s one thing for Ah Gan to hit me, but you, a backup center, an undrafted sophomore, dare to lay a hand on me?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Without saying a word, Malone lunged at Ben Wallace, but Ben Wallace wasn’t afraid, and the two got into a tussle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gan Guoyang was about to have a go at Malone himself, but now that a little brother stepped in, he could only turn into a peacemaker, trying to separate Malone and Wallace.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two pulled and tore at each other, and players from both teams rushed over to separate these two strong men.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Malone, needless to say, and sophomore Ben Wallace were both incredibly sturdy; he was even bigger than last year.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The scene was chaotic, with players in black and white jerseys crowded together, and Gan Guoyang at the center.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He pushed the two apart, shouting, \"Stop fighting! Stop it already!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meanwhile, he stomped hard twice on Malone’s foot, causing him to grimace and curse.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Who the hell stepped on my foot! Who!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gan Guoyang remembered the lesson from fourteen years ago when he got punched while trying to break up a fight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>While guarding against blind punches, he landed a few blind kicks to release his anger.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The referee’s whistle finally calmed the scene down.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ben Wallace was ejected, and Malone received a technical foul.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For the Trail Blazers, there was no loss.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Larry Bird used this method to warn the Jazz and Sloan, that if they continued with shady moves, he would use their role players to self-destruct, daring them to try.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Malone suffered a silent loss, with pent-up frustration and no way to release it; he dared not truly fight Ah Gan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As for a small role like Ben Wallace, after being ejected, what can you do?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And those stomps, it was surely that mischievous Ah Gan, but without evidence, you’re helpless.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The more Malone thought about it, the angrier he got, eventually venting it on Duncan, fly-kicking him during the game to release his frustration.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The on-court chaos delayed the match, but when both sides returned to the court, the Jazz’s spirit was already lowered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Besides, at this time, Gan Guoyang showed no mercy, continuously hitting single mid-range shots, and his strong shooting ability was even better than Malone’s.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the final stages of the fourth quarter, leading an 11-3 run, he ended the suspense of the game.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the entire match, Gan Guoyang scored 31 points and grabbed 34 rebounds, including 16 offensive rebounds.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He helped the Trail Blazers easily crush the Jazz on the road; the Jazz tried to resist but to no avail.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Malone scored 22 points and 9 rebounds, with three dark elbows, three pushes, was pushed once, and got his foot stepped on once.\u003C\u002Fp>",957,"2026-06-06T01:42:01.245Z",1,"novelbin.me","29f9464e00e66dd9c04b47af226cd62c129b9a7e64e6baacfe406f62f39d29a0","the-golden-age-of-basketball-chapter-1538","the-golden-age-of-basketball-chapter-1536",2033,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fthe-golden-age-of-basketball-cover.jpg"]