Subsequently, Gan Guoyang was called for an offensive foul on the offensive end, bringing him to 5 fouls.
Amidst the overwhelming boos from Seattle fans, the Trail Blazers lost again 104 to 108, a 4-point difference.
The series was tied 2-2, and the Supersonics beca the first Western Conference team in four seasons to win two playoff gas against the Trail Blazers.
After this ga, the "quick defeat theory" once again dominated the dia.
"The end of the Trail Blazers is imminent."
"The death knell for Portland has already sounded."
"Is the dynasty finally crumbling? The young Seattle people will be the terminators."
"In 1978, the Seattle SuperSonics ended the Portland Trail Blazers’ dynastic dreams. Now, will Seattle people once again shatter the Trail Blazers’ dynasty?"
In the Northwest Region, discussions about the Supersonics and the Trail Blazers were everywhere.
On television, radio, magazines, newspapers, people spoke freely.
Within the Trail Blazers team, there was a mood of frustration due to the defeat, which was quite normal.
In the past few years, they had been too smooth in the Western Conference with no true rivals.
Now the team was facing many difficulties, and the opponents were aggressive, seemingly reversing the situation.
In the past, Gan Guoyang mostly remained silent in the face of difficulties, proving everything with his performance on the court.
But this ti was different; the difficulties and noise were truly affecting the team, and he had to step up to boost morale.
After returning to Portland, the team held an open practice session before the fifth ga.
In an interview after the practice, Gan Guoyang stated clearly: "We will definitely win the fifth ga, I guarantee it."
"The Seattle people have angered with their words and actions. So fans used discriminatory language against at the sidelines, and I’m very angry. But I won’t do anything; my only revenge is to crush their team."
"What kind of discriminatory language, can you elaborate?"
"No, absolutely not. I am trying to erase it from my mind. But the impact it has will be shown in the fifth ga. I will score 50 points."
Gan Guoyang’s statent caused an imdiate stir.
First, so Seattle fans were discriminatory toward the Chinese-Arican community, but it was difficult to verify since it was said by fans.
However, in this West Coast area, there are indeed bodies of Chinese laborers buried underground.
This place also has a large gathering of Asian and Chinese people, with cultural and racial conflicts being common.
So, many people were willing to believe that Gan Guoyang’s words were true.
Soon, a small wave of protests erupted in Portland, Seattle, and other places.
Secondly, Gan Guoyang’s clear declaration before the ga to score 50 points was a blatant declaration of war.
The Supersonics players would certainly try their best to prevent Gan Guoyang from scoring high, especially since the Supersonics coach is Karl.
However, Karl had to consider the possibility that Ah Gan might be bluffing.
Saying he would score 50 points could draw defense and allow for more assists.
This guy’s passing ability is quite high, with an average of over 10 assists per ga in the series.
After hearing what Ah Gan said, Payton imdiately called George Karl, "Don’t believe him, don’t believe him! This guy is a liar, we absolutely cannot double-team him throughout the ga, he will definitely pass to coordinate with teammates. I fell for it in the first ga, that ** said he would play the entire fourth quarter, I said I would play when he ca on, and once I went on, he sat down to rest!"
Payton’s words further increased Karl’s hesitation; the fifth ga was undoubtedly crucial, a decisive battle determining the final outco.
Karl didn’t have much ti to think; there was only one day between the fourth and fifth gas, and he had to make a decision.
However, so imdiately saw that Ah Gan was just stirring up trouble for nothing.
On the noon of the ga day, Gan Guoyang received a call from Jordan.
"Sonny, you’re lying, no one said anything racially discriminatory to you, right, right?"
"I don’t understand what you’re saying, Michael, I’m just sharing my experience, I’m not lying."
"I understand you, you’re creating an enemy, harnessing your energy."
"How do you know, do you always do this?"
"Never mind, I didn’t expect you to start using such tactics, good luck, Sonny!"
After hanging up the phone, Gan Guoyang took a deep breath; Jordan was right, he also had to use so tactics.
Terry Porter’s return for the fifth ga was not promising; he might have to wait for the next round.
Peterlovic couldn’t get injured again; Gan Guoyang had to take on more responsibilities on the periter, making psychological strategies more important.
At tis like this, every advantage is precious, and it must be utilized well.
After making so ntal adjustnts, Gan Guoyang prepared to take the car to the arena.
At this mont, Gan Youwei ca out and suddenly asked, "Son, can you really score 50 points tonight?"
Gan Guoyang looked at his father, recently Gan Youwei had been sowhat strange, showing unusual interest in basketball gas.
He cared not only after gas but also before, having deep discussions with Gan Guoyang.
Gan Guoyang was curious, asking his father if he was applying for the head coach position of the team.
Gan Youwei laughed it off, saying he wasn’t focusing on cooking anymore, just basketball.
Gan Guoyang thought it was a good thing that he had sothing to occupy his mind, especially basketball.
"Yes, I always keep my promises."
"Good, good, that’s good."
Gan Youwei nodded and added: "Wait, let change clothes, I’ll go with you, I also bought a ticket for tonight."
"It’s still early, why are you going so early? You can go later with Fuxi and them."
"I want to feel the atmosphere early, staying at ho is boring, let’s go together."
Gan Guoyang felt his father’s addiction to basketball was growing, like old n playing chess in the park.
Helplessly, he took Gan Youwei with him to the Rose Garden Arena, ready for the crucial fifth battle.
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