[{"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-1660":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},1445077,1896,"Chapter 1660 - 15: I’ve Forgiven You_2","the-golden-age-of-basketball-chapter-1660",1660,"\u003Cp>Now that Kemp is off the court, the intensity of the Knicks’ offense and defense immediately drops a notch.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although Kurt Thomas is also an excellent power forward defender, he is calm and solid, with top-tier low post defense skills.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, Thomas’s strengths don’t stand out when facing Gan Guoyang. He also suffers from a disadvantage in size, standing only 6 feet 9.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Moreover, Thomas is a typical player with a focus on ground play, with average athletic ability; such a technical player will struggle against Gan Guoyang.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thomas’s main means of offense is a mid-range catch-and-shoot, making him a typical utility player with less offensive vigor and creativity compared to Kemp.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gan Guoyang’s consecutive two three-point plays slowly dampened the Knicks’ fierce momentum to catch up, as their three-point rhythm disappeared and their body’s adrenaline fell from a peak to a low.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Knicks need to find their spirit again, discover a new rhythm, and before chasing the score, they need to consider how to prevent Gan Guoyang’s offensive wave from pushing the gap to an irrecoverable state.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chais executed a pick-and-roll with Thomas on the perimeter, broke through the middle road and made a floater shot near the free throw line.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The ball bounced on the rim before rolling in, slightly stopping the Knicks’ bleeding.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Next on defense, the Knicks tried their old trick to double-team Gan Guoyang.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Gan Guoyang obviously sped up his attack rhythm, turning and shooting instantly after catching the ball.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The shot didn’t make it, but Sabonis slapped the ball out, Gan Guoyang grabbed it, drove to the basket, and scored with a one-handed dunk!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mourning didn’t dare to foul anymore. If he fouls again, he not only gives Gan Guoyang free throws but also risks getting his fourth foul and taking a rest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Knicks made a lot of fouls tonight; their disadvantage inside and the high degree of antagonistic double-teaming made them pay the price of frequent fouls.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This led to their defense starting to become timid at critical points in the second half, reluctant to confront too much.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the last twenty-plus seconds, the Knicks ran down the clock, attempting to score one more to narrow the gap.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, Spree holding the ball collided with Kobe, and the two got into a head-to-head standoff.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Spree used his hand to shove Kobe lightly, and in response, Kobe elbowed Spree.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The referee called a defensive foul on Kobe, and Spree and Kobe exchanged passionate words, neither yielding an inch.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Both wearing number 8, to Spree, Kobe was just a young punk.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In Kobe’s mind, he hardly considered Spree to be a seasoned star.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The referee stopped the clash, giving Spree two free throws, both of which he made.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Knicks tenaciously kept the score close, everyone hoping the third quarter would end quickly to catch their breath before entering the fourth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the end, the Trail Blazers’ last attack of the third quarter saw the ball handed to Gan Guoyang.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gan Guoyang dribbled quickly past half-court, and just past the midline launched a long-range three-pointer!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The ball flew toward the basket like a missile, precisely hitting the center of the net, beating the buzzer!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>89:79, in the closing phase of the third quarter, Gan Guoyang alone launched a 11:4 run against the Knicks, widening the gap to 10 points.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The fiery comeback of the Knicks couldn’t be said to be completely extinguished, but it was severely hit.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They have one quarter left to turn the tide, but there was a sense of deflation among the Knicks.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the most crucial third quarter where they had the hope of reversing the game, they lacked that extra bit, which Gan Guoyang suppressed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Trying to muster momentum again is not easy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A detailed 360-degree shot by the TV gave a scene of Gan Guoyang sitting court-side sipping water.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The number one is the number one, with unparalleled scoring explosiveness, nearly crushing the Knicks alone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The fourth quarter begins, and although Gan Guoyang rests on the sideline, the 10-point lead provides his teammates ample room to squander.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For Kobe, whether leading by 10 points or trailing by 10 points, he dares to shoot boldly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just shoot.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>You say my previous shots were bricks?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>My earlier poor shooting doesn’t relate to this attempt at all.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Don’t you understand what an independent event is?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kobe, who had been competing with Spree late in the third quarter, began to attack with full force in the fourth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The more clumsy he was before, the braver he needs to shoot now; otherwise, how can he adjust his touch?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He started with a breakthrough, stopping for a mid-range jumper and scoring, then on the counterattack, drove to the basket and scored a two-pointer with a high arc.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Trail Blazers extended the lead to 14 points, putting the Knicks under pressure.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chais released another three-point shot from the perimeter, but missed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After the intense momentum of the third quarter passed, the heat of their touch descended, unable to hit again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Inside, Ben Wallace grabbed the rebound firmly, his talent and steadiness in rebounding are key to securing his time on the court.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If a young interior player loses rebounds while in play continuously, the coach will surely be hesitant to keep him on the court.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wallace handed the ball to Kobe, who pushed it for a quick counterattack, smoothly cutting through the middle road, with the Knicks seeming a bit outpaced.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kobe smoothly penetrated the inner lane but finally distributed the ball to the base where Terry Porter stood, with Old Porter left undefended and his three-pointer shot was made!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Van Gundy called a timeout helplessly; the game is losing suspense with the Knicks missing their best chance to win.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The gap extended to 17 points; such is the rapid scoring ability of the Trail Blazers, as Gan Guoyang still sits under the basket.\u003C\u002Fp>",982,"2026-06-06T01:42:06.061Z",1,"novelbin.me","50721f749ab93b9cab4eaa7303806f5d204f43561831b5b8c6a4f422d92c8f82","the-golden-age-of-basketball-chapter-1661","the-golden-age-of-basketball-chapter-1659",2033,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fthe-golden-age-of-basketball-cover.jpg"]