Due to a change in playing style, Gan Guoyang's average free throw attempts have decreased compared to the past. However, he has been stepping up to the free throw line in every game for over ten matches now without missing, which is quite terrifying.
In the past, Gan Guoyang often used free throws during games to find his rhythm. Van Gundy continuously letting Gan Guoyang take free throws like this seems to be out of fear that Gan Guoyang's touch might not be stable enough.
After scoring 8 consecutive points through free throws, the pace of the game indeed slowed down.
Subsequently, the Knicks seized the opportunity to launch a counterattack, with Mourning and Kemp repeatedly attacking the basket successfully.
On the outside, Glen Rice and Alan Houston hit mid-range shots, showcasing the strong individual abilities of the Knicks players.
Bird quickly made substitutions, replacing Little O'Neal with PJ Brown, and substituting Van Exel with Kobe on the perimeter.
