Chapter 13 Sunrise_3

After Negro's outside shot missed, Gan Guoyang grabbed the defensive rebound, and the Trail Blazers set up their offense.

Gan Guoyang moved down to the low post to receive the ball, backing down Sampson. As he pushed in with the ball, Sampson seemed to be on roller skates, easily shoved aside and losing his position.

Gan Guoyang effortlessly glided to the basket and finished with a relaxed right-handed slam, scoring his first points of the new season.

In his first offensive and defensive plays of the game, Guoyang sensed Sampson's weakness; injuries had thoroughly destroyed this once-talented player.

His injury was to the knee, and though he was heavier and physically stronger, his ability to compete was actually diminished because his legs couldn't generate power.

Five minutes into the game, the score quickly reached 6:16, with the Trail Blazers leading by 10 points. The Kings Team called for a timeout.