Big reversal! The Warriors beat the Trail Blazers 129-123. In this battle, the performance of these four players was disappointing

On the morning of October 9, the new NBA preseason ushered in a matchup that attracted much attention from domestic fans - the Portland Trail Blazers challenged the Golden State Warriors away from home. This originally ordinary preseason game has become the focus of domestic basketball fans due to the participation of Chinese player Yang Hansen. As the third Chinese player selected in the first round of the NBA draft after Yao Ming and Yi Jianlian, Yang Hansen previously joined the Trail Blazers with the 16th pick in the first round, carrying new expectations of Chinese fans for the power of China in the NBA. In July this year, he represented the Trail Blazers in four summer league games and delivered an answer that exceeded the expectations of the coaching staff: averaging 10.8 points, 5 rebounds, 3.8 assists, 0.5 steals, and 2.3 blocks per game, shooting 45.7% from the field, 33.3% from three-point range, and 87.5% from the free throw line. However, the summer league also exposed his shortcomings. The stability of rebound protection, physical endurance and adaptability under high-intensity confrontation are still key aspects that need to be improved.

For this game, the starting lineups of the two teams have been announced in advance. As for the Trail Blazers, they sent Kamara, Grant, Klingen, Sharp, and Holiday to form the starting five. Yang Hansen was temporarily on the bench, waiting for instructions from the coaching staff. Fans also hope that he can get sufficient performance time in the rotation stage to further test his growth after the summer league. The Warriors continue the core framework. The starting lineup includes Butler, Green, Horford, Moody and Curry. Curry, as the soul of the team, has a high probability of controlling playing time, but still adds a lot of highlights to the game. For Yang Hansen, this substitute standby is not only a process of adapting to the NBA rotation rhythm, but also an opportunity to show the results of offseason adjustments; for domestic fans, they are not only concerned about the outcome of the game, but also witnessing every step of the growth of this Chinese star in the NBA.

Game review: The match between the Trail Blazers and the Warriors in the NBA preseason started with a lot of excitement. Kamara of the Trail Blazers took the lead in entering the state, hitting two consecutive three-pointers, leading the team to a dream start of 11-4, and quickly controlled the rhythm. Faced with passivity, the Warriors' two stars stepped forward - Curry and Dream Green hit three three-pointers in succession, responded strongly with a wave of precise shots, and instantly narrowed the point difference, and the two sides immediately fell into a fierce confrontation. Chinese player Yang Hansen looked a little nervous after coming off the bench. Although he failed to contribute on the scoring end, he sent 1 key assist, showing his awareness of coordination. The situation suddenly changed at the end of the first quarter, and the Warriors suddenly fell into a scoring drought and failed to score a point in 2 and a half minutes; the Trail Blazers seized the opportunity to set off an offensive frenzy, launching a 13-0 attack wave and firmly establishing the initiative in the game. At the beginning of the second quarter, the Warriors were not to be outdone and launched a 7-0 point-chasing offensive. Curry and Butler took turns to attack and support the team's offense; but the Trail Blazers quickly stabilized their position. Avdija exerted full strength on both ends of the offense and defense. He could not only score independently but also connect his teammates. Sharp was even more in hot form, scoring 7 points in a row from inside and outside, helping the Trail Blazers widen the point difference again. After halftime, the Trail Blazers already held a 16-point lead.

Change sides and fight again, the Warriors rotate significantly, Curry, Dream Green and Butler all ceased action. Yang Hansen scored his first NBA point in this quarter. He seized the inside opportunity and succeeded in a layup, further boosting the Blazers' morale. In this quarter, the Trail Blazers once extended their lead to more than 20 points. Although the Warriors' bench fought back hard and the two sides got into a tug of war, at the end of the third quarter, the Trail Blazers still led by 19 points. In the final quarter, both sides continued to send deep rotation lineups, and the Warriors suddenly broke out and launched a fierce 18-5 offensive, narrowing the point difference to single digits. Murray of the Trail Blazers stood up at the critical moment and scored 5 points in a row to stabilize the situation; the Warriors did not give up and hit three consecutive three-pointers to extend their life. Unfortunately, they failed to reverse the decline in the end. In the end, the Trail Blazers relied on their stable performance throughout the game to defeat the Warriors and win this preseason game.

In this battle, the performance of the following four players was disappointing:

1. Kuminga's performance was disappointing. Throughout the offseason, Kuminga was in extreme negotiations with the Warriors management over the contract renewal issue. In the end, Kuminga After receiving a two-year, 48.5 million short-term contract, I thought that in the new season, Kuminga would learn from his humiliation and be courageous, and perform amazingly for the next big contract. However, Kuminga's performance in the preseason once again poured cold water on everyone. His shooting was unstable, his offense with the ball was limited, and his defensive awareness was slightly lacking. In today's game, Kuminga had no touch and no defensive involvement. He made 1 of 5 shots, 1 of 4 3-pointers, 3 points and 5 rebounds, with a plus-minus of -17. It is really difficult to sign the next big contract with such a proper undercover performance.

2. Podemski has not made significant progress. Last season, Podemski shot 37.4% from three-point range. She can open up space for Curry and Butler to break through without the ball. He is a qualified puzzle piece for the Warriors' "pass-and-cut system". During the substitute period, he can be used as an outside end point to relieve Kuminga and Moody's ball-holding pressure. He can also be responsible for organizing and connecting to maintain the offensive fluidity of the second team. However, judging from the two preseason games of the new season, Sister Bo has not only failed to improve, but has shown signs of regression. Her presence on the offensive end is far inferior to Moody. Today, he came off the bench and made 2 of 5 shots. He scored 5 points, 4 rebounds and 3 assists. He had a plus-minus of -17, tied for the bottom of the team with Kuminga.

3. Horford, as an inside player with a career three-point shooting rate of 36.7%, Horford's three-point ability is beyond doubt. However, after two games in the preseason, Horford's shooting is worrying. In this game, Horford made 0 of 4 shots, 0 of 2 3-pointers, and got 2 rebounds and 2 assists. During the offseason, the Warriors gave Horford a two-year, $11.7 million contract. Although the contract is not large, the fact that the Warriors, who are strapped for salary space, can give such a contract is enough to show how much they value Horford. The Warriors hope that Horford can deal at the top of the arc, and also hope that he can use his 3-point ability to achieve outside bombs after the pick-and-roll, expand the offensive space, and help Green share the defensive pressure.. However, if Horford's efficiency in 3-point shooting is sluggish for a long time, his tactical value will undoubtedly be greatly reduced.

4. There is a clear gap between Yang Hansen and NBA starting players. There are deficiencies in physical fitness and speed. The lack of frame protection is even more terrible. At the same time, the ability to seize opportunities is also lacking. In the first half of the game, the Blazers' offense centered on the outside, and starting inside line Klingen did not have many offensive opportunities. In the second half, Yang Hansen gradually adapted to the game environment and also got offensive opportunities. He made 2 of 5 in the game and scored 4 points and 4 rebounds, but he also had 4 turnovers and 6 fouls. For Yang Hansen, although this answer sheet is not perfect, it basically meets expectations. Yang Hansen's next step is to first recognize his shortcomings, correct his attitude, start with defense and rebounding, refine his offense, and wait for opportunities.