"Why do you stand in that position in the last moment of the game? It's not where a center should stand. Is this coach Adelman's tactic? Or do you think you should stand there?"

"Well, this is not a tactic. Of course, coach Adelman has a tactic. After serving the ball, I should go around from the bottom line to the left and receive the ball at the low post. This is the first choice of tactics, but this tactic was destroyed by the Lakers, so Porter implemented the second choice, breaking through the middle and then passing the ball, but Clyde missed the shot. At that time, I saw Sabonis, and then I felt that he would definitely be able to grab this frontcourt rebound. He had a good sense of rebound, so I retreated to outside the three-point line. I believe he saw me, and finally he pushed the ball out, and I shot that ball."

This is the question and answer of the reporter when he asked Gan Guoyang for his last shot after the game. Gan Guoyang's last three-pointer can be said to be a blow to the whole game. The entire Western Conference Forum Hall fell into a dead silence, and only the Trail Blazers players were left running towards Gan Guoyang and hugging him.

But from a tactical perspective, no one would have thought that a center would stand outside the bottom corner three-point line at the last moment, receive the frontcourt rebound hit by his teammates, and then hit the decisive opponent with a three-pointer. If Gan Guoyang's three-pointer result was very magical, then the process of shooting a three-pointer would be a bit fantastic.

However, Gan Guoyang knew that although this ball had a great luck, any chance contained necessity. Riley relied on Green and Cooper to successfully block Gan Guoyang's attempt to demand at a low post. At the same time, Riley bet that Drexler's mid-range shot would not make, because Drexler's mid-range shot rate was terrible tonight.

In fact, it was not just Drexler's mid-range shot that was terrible. Before Gan Guoyang made the last three-pointer, he made zero two-pointer and zero one three-pointer. Tonight his score was all achieved in the inside line. The extremely fierce physical confrontation made his muscles tense and it was difficult to hit a mid-range jump shot.

The moment Drexler took a shot, Gan Guoyang realized that the ball would probably not be able to score. The arc was smooth and he was on the right side. However, Gan Guoyang did not grab the frontcourt rebounds. He was also betting that he saw that everyone in the Lakers were piled up at the basket, and he bet that Sabonis could grab the ball because Sabonis also knew Drexler's shooting path.

Sure enough, the ball flew to the right side by the front of the basket, a very flat route. Sabonis happened to take advantage of the opportunity to push the ball to the right. Gan Guoyang was ready outside the three-point line, and received the ball, made a slight adjustment, and hit it with one hit.

"In my impression, the last time I saw the center's finale was Bill Lanbier. Do you think that compared to him, which of you two is better with the three-pointer skills?" The reporter suddenly asked this question again. Indeed, in the current league, the center's three-pointers are mainly Gan Guoyang and Lanbier. Lanbier also performed a magical performance of winning the opponent in the game.

"Lanbir? His three-pointing skills surpass Sabonis first and then compete with me." Gan Guoyang said to the reporter, full of disdain. Sabonis' three-point level is also very good. The Trail Blazers will shoot three-pointers in the interior, but at that time the three-point tactics were not popular, otherwise other teams would suffer.

Anyway, after several seasons of hardening, Ranbir has become a complete public enemy. Gan Guoyang teased him and everyone had no objection, but a reporter then raised a sensitive question.

"After you succeeded in the final victory, it's wrong. It should be said that before, you seemed to point at Riley and said something to Riley after landing. Can you tell me what you talked to Riley?" The reporters were indeed vicious. Gan Guoyang finally said to Riley, "Who-is-MVP?" Except for a few Lakers players on the sidelines and Riley himself, others must not hear it. Moreover, most people were on the ball at that time. It was difficult for anyone to pay attention to Gan Guoyang and Riley's conversation without watching the after-the-scenes video.

Besides, it was too arrogant to run to talk to the opponent's coach before the ball was even entered. Only Larry Bird had done such a thing in the past. He said it before the shot, and he also said it after the shot.

Gan Guoyang hesitated for a moment. He knew that it would be fine if he said that on the court. It was purely a trash talk to Riley. He was undoubtedly accused of saying it off the court. So Gan Guoyang said, "I said to him at that time, 'It's over to have a drink'!"

The reporters at the scene were also burst into laughter after hearing Gan Guoyang's answer. Of course, everyone knew that Gan Guoyang was joking. After that, no matter how the reporter asked Gan Guoyang, they would not answer this question head-on. Gan Guoyang also started to fight other questions. Everyone understood that this great god began to get impatient. The pioneer staff who accompanied Gan Guoyang to attend the press conference also ended the post-match interview in a timely manner.

Afterwards, Gan Guoyang left the Great Western Forum Stadium and got on the team's bus. When he got on the bus, he felt that everyone in the bus was very energetic. It seemed that such an extremely difficult game had washed away all the sluggishness.

"My guys, I can go to Hollywood tonight for fun. Just based on my performance today, can I press a fingerprint on the Avenue of Stars?" Gan Guoyang started joking after getting in the car.

The teammates laughed when they heard this, and Danny Young, who was sitting behind, said: "I bet you have already entered the Hollywood blacklist. Next time you go to Hollywood, you will have to wear sunglasses and hats."

Gan Guoyang has a good relationship with some Hollywood filmmakers. He invests in a movie every year. The Raiders of the Lottery Ark 3 he participated in this year has been completed and will be released in North America soon. However, in the past two days, Gan Guoyang is undoubtedly the public enemy of Los Angeles. He defeated the Los Angeles team in two consecutive games, which may have also created a history.

"We will go back to Portland in the evening. After arriving, we will rest early, start training tomorrow morning, and there will be competitions tomorrow night, so don't wander around anymore." Adelman came out and "swept" for a while. Tonight the Trail Blazers will take a plane and immediately return to Portland, because they still have a game to play tomorrow, which is a back-to-back game.

Having said that, Adelman finally agreed to postpone tomorrow's training time until noon under the "encirclement" of the whole team, but he also stated that everyone could go there early if they want.

As a result, the next morning, when Adelman returned to Portland went to the training center early in the morning, he found that all the players had arrived at the stadium and started basic training on the court. This was the most active player training that Adelman saw since January.

Adelman understood that victory against the Lakers is of great significance. It is not just a reversal, but the performance of the Trail Blazers in the second half is also a return of confidence.

In the second half of January, although they only lost 4 games, the opponent's targeted tactics and difficulties on the court made the players' self-confidence a small problem. Against some weak teams, the Trail Blazers can no longer cut melons and vegetables like they did at the beginning of the season. The players began to wonder if they were seen through and whether they needed to change their playing style?

Adelman withstood the huge pressure and insisted on not changing his tactical style. But if the game against the Lakers yesterday lost and was a big score defeat in the first half, then change would be inevitable. No one knows what kind of damage such a change would bring to the Trail Blazers.

Gan Guoyang finally saved the team. What he saved was not only a game, but also a team's confidence. In the second half, the Trail Blazers insisted on their own tactics under his leadership, but their intensity was doubled. They were not impatient or impatient to bite the Lakers one by one. Whenever there was a critical moment, Gan Guoyang could stand up and stabilize the situation with goals or defense, and then chase points with his teammates until they finally made a final victory.

Such tough battles are very important for enhancing a team's cohesion and self-confidence. Many strong teams can make great progress at the beginning of the season, but after halfway through the season, various problems will arise and eventually lose the momentum of the start.

As a head coach with little experience, it is already good that Adelman can stick to his tactics and not easily shake it, but he has not learned how to get the team to overcome such psychological difficulties. He is also at a disadvantage in the fight with Riley. However, Gan Guoyang helped the team with his persistence, leadership, and his outstanding personal performance.

In the battle of Los Angeles, the Trail Blazers successfully survived.

Adelman looked at the players who were training on the court and his heart suddenly became full of heroism. He recalled the moment when Gan Guoyang made the final shot. A shock force brought by basketball and victory stirred his heart. He not only shouted to the players: "Assemble! Time-to-fight! (Collection! It's time to fight!)"
Chapter completed!