[{"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-1875":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},1445342,1896,"Chapter 1875 86: Butterfly_2","the-golden-age-of-basketball-chapter-1875",1875,"\u003Cp>Payton hesitated with the ball outside, didn't pass, and gave it to Carter in the middle, who then passed to Smith on the right side.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Payton was worried that Baker's continuous solo plays would provoke Ah Gan's anger, logically, it should have been Baker's play.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As a result, Smith's breakthrough in the center was met with China Team's tight defense and was intercepted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tonight, China is definitely going to focus on intensive defense to counter Team USA's relatively average three-point shooting.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Actually, in the Olympics, Team USA shot well from three-point range because the FIBA three-point line feels like a mid-range shot to them, making it much easier, with a pretty high shooting percentage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But the volume of Team USA's three-point shots wasn't high, ranking in the middle among participating teams; where they truly led was in scoring under the basket.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And much of this scoring under the basket came from fast-break counterattacks.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After China Team intercepted the ball, they also launched a fast break, with Hu Weidong driving to the basket for a layup, but was blocked by Carter!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, Hu Weidong quickly regained possession, passed back to the trailing Gan Guoyang, who took the shot from beyond the three-point line!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unfortunately, the shot didn't go in, and Chinese fans on-site, as well as those watching on TV, all sighed in unison.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This kind of shot is one that Gan Guoyang usually makes without fail, missing such an opportunity is truly rare.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gan Guoyang's starting state was ordinary, not because of nerves or fatigue, but because he cared too much.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>More than the 1992 Olympics and more than any previous NBA championship, he knew immediately after shooting that it wasn't right, too much force.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Team USA's counterattack, McDyess challenged Yao Ming, resulting in a defensive foul on Yao Ming, making Jiang Xingquan restless.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Subsequently, Carter broke through again, targeting Yao Ming, who dared not foul lightly, Carter's layup was successful, giving Team USA the lead.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>China Team launched a fast counterattack, Gan Guoyang passed directly to the inside from midfield, giving Sun Jun a good layup opportunity, but Vin Baker came from behind to block it again!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In two consecutive fast attacks, layups at close range were blocked by Team USA, the physical difference between the teams was evident.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the final, Team USA went all out on defense, not giving China Team any easy scoring chance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Team USA's counterattack saw Payton quickly crossing half-court, delivering a direct pass to a cutting Steve Smith under the basket.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Smith went for a layup, but was blocked by the recovering Gan Guoyang, though McDyess followed up successfully.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yao Ming's early foul was crucial, making him hesitant to act rashly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At 20 years old, Yao Ming lacked experience, and his early mistakes left him somewhat bewildered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, Gan Guoyang received the ball in the low post and attempted a hook shot but missed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chinese fans were on edge; if Ah Gan wasn't in form, they definitely couldn't beat Team USA tonight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meanwhile, Team USA protected the rebounds well, and Payton calmly set up a half-court play.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing Gan Guoyang's poor shooting touch at the start, American players felt much more composed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Vince Carter received a pass and nailed a three-pointer from a 45-degree angle on the right side!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Star-Spangled Banner waved in the stands, and American fans cheered for the basket.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Dream Team was leading 9-2, putting China Team at a disadvantage, and Jiang Xingquan wanted to call a timeout.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But, as discussed with Gan Guoyang before the game, unless Gan Guoyang signaled, the coaching staff wouldn't call a timeout.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gan Guoyang showed no sign of stopping, and continued with the half-court offense, Team USA began a full-court press and double-teaming defense.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They aimed to expand the lead and crush China Team, a tactic that had worked time and again in previous matches, a traditional killer move by Team USA.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, Li Xiaoyong kept a clear head and passed to Gan Guoyang just in time before the double team formed, accurately gauging the timing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gan Guoyang received the ball, took a step past McDyess, who tried to steal, then drove down the middle, muscling past Baker for a successful layup, plus drawing a foul from Baker!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Chinese fans, who had been holding back, finally erupted in cheers, with viewers like students, workers, teachers, and office employees all shouting.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Going for a three-point play, Gan Guoyang stepped up to the free-throw line and sank the extra point, which came at just the right time to adjust his muscle feeling.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The previous three-pointer and hook shot had clearly felt wrong on release, both being too forceful.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gan Guoyang was too excited, needing to control himself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this time, Team USA began chaotic substitutions, Rick Carlisle was not only looking to evenly distribute playing time but also wanted to use a rotation strategy to wear out the opponents.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>McDyess went off, Kevin Garnett came on, Vin Baker went off, Rashim came on, all substituting in the frontcourt.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Once the two players came on, they immediately started attacking under the basket, fighting for offensive rebounds with continuous jumping, yet still couldn't beat Gan Guoyang.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gan Guoyang firmly controlled the rebound, China Team's counterattack, Li Xiaoyong controlled the pace, waiting for the two frontcourt players to position themselves.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gan Guoyang received the ball in the low post, turned face-up, with Garnett and Rashim double-teaming him, Gan Guoyang jumped, and made a beautiful lob pass to the other side to Yao Ming.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yao Ming caught the ball and executed a powerful one-handed slam dunk! The scene erupted in cheers again, 9-7, China Team cut the gap to just two points.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gan Guoyang and Yao Ming high-fived, indicating that this play was well-executed, and hoping Yao could get into form soon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But after cutting the difference to two points, Team USA pushed hard again, and Vince Carter hit another three-pointer from outside!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Facing Hu Weidong's defense, Carter caught the ball and shot decisively, relying completely on his personal ability to make the basket.\u003C\u002Fp>",1007,"2026-06-06T01:42:08.237Z",1,"novelbin.me","91c75551cc504c3f5fe2b63c7d92fed1f222698636a21c801ef8461e5f379557","the-golden-age-of-basketball-chapter-1876","the-golden-age-of-basketball-chapter-1874",2033,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fthe-golden-age-of-basketball-cover.jpg"]