America West Arena.
In the second quarter, Murphy, who continued to partner with Qin Yue on the court, showcased another trait, which was his outstanding rebounding ability.
Unlike the stereotype of the "big soft white guy."
During his career peak, Murphy had multiple seasons with double-digit rebounds, making him a rebounding expert known for his fierce box-outs and precise anticipation of the rebound's trajectory.
On the court, Stoudemire's "dominant jump shot" missed, while on the other side, the fierce-looking Murphy successfully boxed out Marion, who was eager to grab the offensive rebound, thereby assisting Qin Yue in easily securing the defensive rebound.
Over the past one and a half seasons...
Though reduced playing time inevitably led to Murphy's stats declining to an average of 9 points and 5 rebounds per game, Murphy now had more pursuits in life and seemed more industrious than ever.
