[{"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-1563":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},1445392,1896,"Chapter 1563 - 28: Blood Ties","the-golden-age-of-basketball-chapter-1563",1563,"\u003Cp>Once the momentum and feeling in a game are established, it’s very difficult to reverse, and you must act quickly to change it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The coach needs to make adjustments in personnel and tactics to ensure his players stay in their optimal zone as long as possible, while keeping the opponents uncomfortable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If a player has a hot hand, they should play more, stay on the court longer, and have the offense revolve around them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, sometimes coaches are rigid and substitute players by the clock, regardless of the player’s form.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bird used to do this last season, but this season, Bird has improved significantly. He watches the game closely and monitors the player’s condition.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mu Lin’s form has been average lately, lacking the outstanding performance from early in the season. For a veteran player, fatigue in the mid-season is normal.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bird put Little O’Neal on the court and moved Gan Guoyang to the small forward position to get Gan Guoyang’s outside form going early.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After the substitution, Gan Guoyang transitioned to the perimeter to receive the ball, forcing Reggie Miller to switch to guard him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"When did you become a guard, Sonny? Are you getting older and more afraid of physical confrontation?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Faced with Miller’s trash talk, Gan Guoyang just smiled, dribbled the ball, and took a direct three-point shot against Miller.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With a straight arm and relying on powerful wrist strength, the three-point shot had superb interference resistance; whether it went in depended on his feeling.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Miller extended his hand symbolically, then turned to see the ball had already dropped through the net, three points scored.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I’m not Michael; my threes are accurate, even more so than yours.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Miller was speechless. This freak guy is the strongest inside player and also has the best three-point shot.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After Gan Guoyang moved to the small forward position, the Pacers’ offense also encountered some problems, with Gan Guoyang’s perimeter defense being fierce.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jalen Rose made a mistake, and Gan Guoyang stole the ball, passing it to Kobe, who finally found a chance to counterattack.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Running the ball towards the frontcourt, ready for a fast break dunk, but was pushed down by Jalen Rose from behind, crashing into the audience.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kobe scrambled up and charged at Rose, and the situation almost escalated into a massive brawl.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fortunately, under Gan Guoyang’s friendly persuasion, the Pacers exercised maximum restraint, and no one threw a punch.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The referee called a flagrant foul on Jalen Rose; Kobe went to the line and made both free throws, and the Trail Blazers retained possession.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As the first quarter was coming to an end, the Trail Blazers took the lead with three-pointers and Kobe’s free throws.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the final play, Gan Guoyang received the ball, stepping back from the three-point line for a long-distance shot, and scored again!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After scoring, Gan Guoyang blew on his fingers, as if cooling down the hot barrel of a gun.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>21:25, the Trail Blazers, in a short time, successfully turned the game around by four points, gaining the momentum of the game.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, the Pacers’ resilience was beyond imagination. At the start of the second quarter, they utilized the time-frame when Gan Guoyang was off the court, when the Trail Blazers lacked a core, and launched a fierce counterattack.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>First, Jalen Rose broke through, causing a foul on Sabonis, made both free throws, and scored 2 points.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then they used excellent defense to force a 24-second violation on the Trail Blazers, succeeding in their half-court offense by slipping in behind them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mark Jackson delivered a direct pass to the basket, Antonio Davis received it, made a layup, and scored 2 points, tying the game.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gan Guoyang sat on the bench watching the game situation, and said to Bird: \"In the finals, I would rather play the Bulls than the Pacers.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Why?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The Pacers know me very well, I’m afraid of playing the finals against them because I can’t win 4:0. We might lose a game.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bird didn’t want to talk to this guy anymore and focused on observing the game.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Pacers were indeed well-prepared tonight; they deserved their coaching staff from the former Trail Blazers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They had a very accurate understanding of Gan Guoyang’s game pace. Once Gan Guoyang was off, they immediately seized the time to score and maximize this window of opportunity.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Without a doubt, the Pacers’ strategy and rotation tonight were at playoff level. For the Trail Blazers to win, they must show the appropriate attitude.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two teams stalemated at 25:25 for over two minutes, both sides finding it hard to score, as the game entered a fierce and intense battle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everyone could feel the Pacers’ desire for victory, to beat the Trail Blazers, and to end this long winning streak.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Over three minutes into the second quarter, Bird tapped Gan Guoyang’s shoulder, letting him go on earlier than usual.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Typically, Gan Guoyang’s regular season rotation would have him resting till midway through the second quarter; tonight, it seemed infeasible.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He put on his jersey and got on the court, replacing Little O’Neal, appearing again at the power forward position.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As soon as he came on, Terry Porter missed a three-pointer on the outside, and Gan Guoyang grabbed an offensive rebound, scored two points with a hook shot, breaking the deadlock.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Antonio Davis got a mismatched opportunity in the low post against Mu Lin because of a problem in Trail Blazers’ defensive communication.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Davis turned and made a little hook shot, pointed at Gan Guoyang after scoring, indicating that’s what Ah Gan taught me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This Pacers team indeed had a lot of Trail Blazers’ blood, with much of Gan Guoyang’s basketball wisdom flowing through them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To some extent, other teams would be a little intimidated facing Gan Guoyang, especially younger players.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Pacers, from top to bottom, were very excited facing Ah Gan, with an eagerness to prove themselves in front of the former boss.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Reggie Miller, both in high school and when he first entered the league, was thoroughly outplayed by Gan Guoyang, making him nervous when facing Gan Guoyang and the Trail Blazers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With Coach Adelman and staff, plus Ali, Davis, and others joining, Miller would hear stories about Ah Gan from them every day.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As he listened, the fear of Ah Gan gradually disappeared, understanding that although this guy was very strong, he wasn’t some bloodthirsty Demon King.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>By playing well with him and understanding some of his characteristics, one would know how to play against Ah Gan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Understanding this, Reggie Miller was naturally not afraid anymore but moved forward bravely, actively confronting Ah Gan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tied again, Miller hit a three-pointer in the next offensive play, helping the Pacers take the lead again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After the shot, Miller trash-talked Gan Guoyang, trying to provoke him into a three-point shootout showdown.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He knew Gan Guoyang’s hand was quite tough, but even toughness didn’t equate to a hundred percent shooting accuracy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If Ah Gan started flinging threes and missing, it would be an opportunity for the Pacers to counterattack.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Gan Guoyang didn’t take the bait. Just returning, not sure of his touch, he chose to take the ball at a low post.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Facing Pacers’ double-team, Gan Guoyang passed the ball, caught it back on the outside, transferred it to the other side, and made a turnaround jump shot, scoring.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A very stable low post two-point play, Gan Guoyang played very calmly as the Trail Blazers trailed by one point.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Miller kept talking, and Gan Guoyang looked at him and said, \"Are you sure you want to keep yapping?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Miller gulped and shut up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Adelman had mentioned, provoking Ah Gan must have limits.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It mustn’t go on endlessly, or else he’ll go at it endlessly with you.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>True Kung Fu should manifest in basketball skills rather than in talking.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tonight, Miller’s mouth was sharp, but his hand was even sharper.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Outside, he ran actively, once again finding an opportunity.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Receiving a pass from Dale Davis, he shot and made another three-pointer!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The whole stadium was boiling; Reggie Miller started going off in the second quarter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this moment, Gan Guoyang didn’t hold back, quickly made a free throw, and dribbled past the half-court.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After drawing the defense, he passed to Mu Lin, who faked a shot, made a fake breakthrough, and passed again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gan Guoyang caught it at a 45-degree angle, shot a three-pointer, and made it!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The previously lively stadium suddenly quieted down a lot.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gan Guoyang hit an answer-ball, calming down the home fans.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a period of mutual missed shots and wrestling, both teams entered a high-scoring phase.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As expected, the two teams, sharing the blood relation, had remarkably similar game rhythms.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Next, the teams alternated scoring, reaching 40:41, with the Trail Blazers still trailing the Pacers by one point.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kobe came off the bench, bombed a shot from the outside but successfully assisted Gan Guoyang, who scored a second-chance dunk!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A brilliant assist! The Trail Blazers took the lead again!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But when Gan Guoyang ran back to defense, he saw Kobe and Jalen Rose had started fighting!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two were grappling, with Kobe throwing punches but missing and instead getting punched in the chin by Rose, almost stumbling to the ground.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As both sides’ players rushed to break them apart, Kobe was restrained by his teammates, shouting, \"Let me go, let me go!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Jalen Rose, seeing Ah Gan approaching, had already sneaked away, hiding behind Double Davis for safety.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kobe indeed suffered greatly against Rose.\u003C\u002Fp>",1582,"2026-06-06T01:42:05.224Z",1,"novelbin.me","8d56b75747514112463439686ec4d69ea4acd292dd8de44f10d3bd7713610c1d","the-golden-age-of-basketball-chapter-1564","the-golden-age-of-basketball-chapter-1712",2033,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fthe-golden-age-of-basketball-cover.jpg"]