Once they can't overpower their opponents on defense, relying on offense to turn the tide becomes incredibly difficult.
Gan Guoyang scored 14 points and made 3 assists in a single quarter, single-handedly breaching the Cavaliers' defense inside.
And Kobe did a great job tonight of compensating for the team's weak individual defense on the outside, completely shutting Brandon down.
In the fourth quarter, the Cavaliers launched their final counterattack, but lacking talent and a leader, they faltered in the contest of key plays.
Gan Guoyang scored 31 points in total, leading the Trail Blazers to a 91-83 victory in Cleveland, securing their third consecutive win!
Kobe had 6 points, 1 steal, and 3 rebounds, reaching a career-high 25 minutes on the court.
In a post-game interview, he calmly said, "This is just what I'm supposed to do. If I complete the task, coach will keep me on the court. It's that simple."
