Gan Guoyang's control over the game has indeed declined.
He has gradually transitioned from "full offense" to a "focused offense".
It is estimated that in a few more years, he will transition to "full defense", and in the later stages, perhaps just "focused defense".
Of course, before such a decline happens, it's hard to say whether Gan Guoyang will continue playing in the NBA.
In this focused offensive stage, Gan Guoyang needs to appropriately loosen his control over the game and unleash his sharpest force at key moments.
Those with keen eyes can see that in the third quarter, the Knicks are reversing their decline, with the Trail Blazers leading by only three points. The game has reached a moment where the balance scale of victory determines the direction.
Bird's timeout was called at the right time, and Carl's tactical layout was also flawless—using penetrating passes to score easily and reclaim the advantage.
