Pope of Basketball.

Summary

. In the chapter, John Starks critiques Coach Fan Gan Di's rigidity and lack of adaptability during a crucial game between the Knicks and the Raptors. Despite a strong Knicks offense, defensive weaknesses led to a halftime score of 50 to 35 in favor of the Raptors. As the game progressed, the Raptors exploited mismatches and focused on attacking the paint, leading to a decisive victory of 104 to 77, tying the series at 3-3. Fan Gan Di struggled with substitutions and strategies, while Yang Rui confidently stated the Raptors would win the next game, highlighting their advantages. The contrasting mindsets were evident at the press conference, with the Knicks lacking confidence and Fan Gan Di making excuses, while Yang Rui maintained a strong belief in his team's ability to succeed. .

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