Ah Gan came to sweep the mid-range at the power forward position, aiming to pressure the Lakers' front line.
When it was not Ah Gan but Sabonis standing for the jump ball at the center circle, the Lakers players felt something was amiss.
In the first quarter, the Trail Blazers showed dominance on both offense and defense, pulling ahead by 11 points through continuous attacking and defending.
Gan Guoyang contributed 13 points, 5 rebounds, 3 blocks, and 2 steals in the first quarter, using his agile mobility and quick reaction to shut down the Lakers' frontline offense.
Once the front line offense was obstructed, the Lakers, visibly a tier lower than the Trail Blazers in terms of lineup, fell into a struggle.
Subsequently, the Trail Blazers showed no mercy, swiftly cutting through the chaos, and maintained a lead of over 15 points throughout.
