Payton and Kemp both displayed the demeanor of star players, confidently playing against the six-time champions on both ends of the floor.
During an offensive play midway through the first quarter, Kemp tried to post up and call for the ball to challenge Ah Gan's defense.
But before he could receive the ball, Gan Guoyang swooped in from behind, knocked the ball out, and successfully made the steal.
After testing the waters, Kemp realized it was better not to push himself.
Utilize speed and explosiveness more and play in tandem with teammates.
Going one-on-one against Ah Gan in the low post wasn't a smart choice.
A player who can recognize himself, properly position himself, can also play a good game.
Gan Guoyang opened his scoring account in the seventh minute of the first quarter.
He received Lewis's pass at the free-throw line and nailed a mid-range jumper.
The score was 14:12, with the Supersonics leading the Trail Blazers by 2 points.
