Chapter 165: The More Popular You Are, The More Controversy You Attract

Hansen played the entire first quarter and scored 20 points, setting a personal record for points in a single quarter, while also keeping Irving in check.

Jamison also struggled on offense due to Faried's entanglement, and the Grizzlies fell behind before taking the lead, ending the first quarter with a double-digit lead over the Cavaliers.

The game looked like it was without suspense, but in the opening minutes of the second quarter, the Cavaliers clung to the point difference.

Thompson's defense was tough, and he was very good at offensive rebounding. Coupled with the improved Conningham and Sessions from the perimeter, their bench strength turned out to be quite solid.

Hansen didn't return to the game until there were 6 minutes left in the quarter. When he did, his performance didn't drop, and he scored another 8 points, finishing the half with 28 points.

The Grizzlies were ahead 55 to 42 over the Cavaliers.