However, Gan Guoyang still hasn't fully opened up; he scored 11 points in the first half and has 9 points so far in the second half, totaling 20 points.
This score is already quite high for others, but for Gan Guoyang, it's somewhat mediocre.
At this moment, Gan Guoyang signaled to Jiang Xingquan for a timeout, and Jiang Xingquan immediately called a timeout during the dead ball.
"What's wrong, is there a problem?" Jiang Xingquan asked, his voice trembling.
"No problem, don't worry, all's good. Just called a timeout to tell everyone something; there are still 8 minutes left, not much time for Team USA."
"Next, give the ball to me."
Everyone nodded in understanding, dripping with sweat.
Finally, the moment had arrived, wasn't enduring till now just to wait for Ah Gan's "give the ball to me"?
Gan Guoyang wiped his sweat, took a sip of water, and stood back on the court.
In fact, the previous game had drained him greatly; he did everything on the court.
Constant defense, poor shooting touch, lots of running, and not a minute of rest.
The NBC commentator also said, Ah Gan is simply omnipotent, almost like it's the 1997 season again.
But he's 36 years old after all, and he can feel his legs growing heavy, his stamina slowly draining away.
This feeling was very rare in the past; he was really tired, yet he still needed to stand out, to stand out and beat these so-called big shots.
He knew Team USA was also very tired, even if Carl used a wheel battle strategy; such intensity still left people exhausted.
This is not the NBA, there aren't so many timeouts, and the game isn't divided into four quarters. Plus, the game is important, so even American players are reaching their limits.
The first ball after the timeout, Gan Guoyang caught the ball at the high post, looking like he was about to coordinate, and Garnett was defending him.
Gan Guoyang feigned, suddenly lunged forward, dribbled, maneuvered the defense, then stepped back, suddenly firing a three-pointer outside the arc!
A surprise three-pointer attack, the ball drew a beautiful arc, hitting the target accurately! They've taken the lead!
China Team has taken the lead, 61:58, leading by 3 points, the pressure is on Team USA.
Jide passed to Garnett, who faked a shoulder, retreated to the top of the arc, and attempted a mid-range jumper!
Garnett's shooting percentage from jumpers tonight was good, but this one missed, and Gan Guoyang grabbed the rebound.
Gan Guoyang dribbled the ball himself, elegantly evading Jide's steal with a behind-the-back dribble.
America's defense showed a gap, Gan Guoyang cut in through the middle, and made a move-hook shot, scoring again!
Gan Guoyang can no longer expend energy on breakthroughs and dunks, the move-hook keeps him at ease!
After scoring, Gan Guoyang didn't retreat, but instead directed his teammates to press and steal, forcing Jide to jump and pass.
Gan Guoyang knocked the ball from behind, which was passed to Garnett, stealing it again, marking his eighth steal tonight.
Gan Guoyang, with steal after steal, disrupted Team USA's already shattered offense.
After another successful steal, he leisurely dribbled forward, nudged Garnett aside, then suddenly spun and made a Golden Rooster solitary-leg jumper.
The ball drew a high arc again, swished through the net! A consecutive 7 points, forcing the Dream Team to call a timeout!
Unexpected consecutive scores, it's clear Gan Guoyang's stamina is really low, all shots, hooks, actions are a bit slow.
But he still can score, and steal, it's simply unbelievable.
Carl called a timeout, shouting hoarsely to the Dream Team, they're behind, behind by 7 points already!
"Stop him, he doesn't have much energy left, there's still time, must stop him!"
Carl was confused too, his hands trembled when setting up the tactics. Is it Ah Gan's moment again?
Is this what it feels like as a coach opposing Ah Gan, facing Ah Gan's moment?
After the timeout returned, Carter tried to penetrate and dunk but was blocked by Yao Ming, then Gan Guoyang appeared out of nowhere and blocked him from behind!
Tonight, Gan Guoyang defended inside and outside, blocking and stealing on one end, completely disrupting Team USA's rhythm, more terrifying than his scoring.
The ball flew into Baker's hands, who wanted to shoot again, but Gan Guoyang knocked the ball from behind again!
This was Gan Guoyang's tenth block tonight. With continuous blocks, Team USA's players were about to enter a hysterical state.
It felt like this ball just couldn't go in.
China Team took the ball and counterattacked, Gan Guoyang charged at the forefront.
Caught the ball, took a stride, jumped, and was knocked down by two Team USA defenders.
Yet, he still threw the ball towards the basket, it spun around the rim and wildly went in!
All his teammates rushed over to pull Gan Guoyang up, as he got up without any expression or movement.
Because he didn't want to waste any energy celebrating, he wanted to put everything into basketball.
With a successful free throw, China Team leads by 10 points!
The pressure is on Team USA now, they need a key player.
They still have to rely on Carter, but Carter's breakthrough faced a double-team.
As Carter attempted to pass, it was intercepted again by Gan Guoyang!
Gan Guoyang seemed to have activated a holographic map, knowing everyone's thoughts and actions on the court.
This is his realm, the true realm, surpassing any other superstar's so-called domain, an all-encompassing domain.
Successfully intercepting, Gan Guoyang didn't linger, dribbling again in long strides towards the frontcourt, soaring up in an unguarded moment for a glide dunk!
Gan Guoyang exploded with a consecutive 12 points, and Team USA was completely sealed, not just block but sealed.
It's like the fears within America's players' genes had been triggered, suddenly unable to play basketball.