Besides, if I can't beat Ah Gan, can't I at least beat you, Kobe?
The jump ball happened, the game started, and Gan Guoyang easily won the tip-off.
In the following possessions, he continuously scored with one-on-one plays against Greg Anderson.
Using his footwork, strength, and hook shots, he easily tore through the Spurs' interior, and the Trail Blazers quickly took the lead.
On the Spurs' side, Dominique Wilkins, who had become their star, relied on one-on-one plays and shooting to help them catch up.
Don't be fooled by Wilkins being a dunker; his mid-range shot is actually very precise.
This is why, even after suffering a major Achilles tendon injury, he has maintained a high scoring level over the years.
Shooting is such an important skill for a basketball player.
As the game reached the fifth minute of the first quarter, both sides entered an official timeout. Bird patted Kobe, who was sitting on the bench, indicating for him to get ready to play.
