In the first quarter, Gan Guoyang grabbed 5 offensive rebounds and 4 defensive rebounds, nearly hitting double digits in rebounds in a single quarter.
Last season, the Jazz managed to suppress the Trail Blazers' individual performances with their methodical offense, ultimately securing the victory.
This season, however, the Trail Blazers' set offense is even more methodical, more cohesive, and detailed than the Jazz.
With both teams having similar tactical acumen, and the Trail Blazers even slightly better, the talent gap became apparent.
Gan Guoyang didn't even need to make solo shots; in the first half, just by grabbing rebounds, he nearly dismantled the Jazz team.
The Trail Blazers tonight were retaliating by opening fire from long range at the Triangle Center, with Mu Lin, Brellock, Sabonis, Kobe, and others taking three-point shots whenever they had the chance.
