The Jazz have always been a team that Gan Guoyang highly regards, not just because his good friend Stockton is on the team.
They are not very strong, a small-market team without any superstars, but they play smart and tenaciously as a team.
Playing against a smart team is quite enjoyable as it requires constant thought, invoking the mind more than just relying on physical ability and skills.
Of course, facing off against the Houston Twin Towers is also very exciting, offering a different kind of game enjoyment.
When Gan Guoyang saw Stockton and Malone enter the game, he knew the Jazz's tactical rhythm was bound to change.
The Jazz started off very well. The biggest weakness of zone defense is the threat posed by shooters, and Henson's successive shots gave the Jazz an advantage.
Gan Guoyang quickly disrupted Henson's shooting rhythm with harassing defense, and he also kept an eye on Bailey and the Tree, as both of their offenses were mediocre.
