After defeating the Knicks, the Trail Blazers achieved a five-game winning streak.
Their ranking in the Western Conference soared to second place, only behind the Utah Jazz.
The victory gave everyone confidence, indicating that the team was on the right path.
The Trail Blazers calmly endured the tough schedule of November, and in the monthly best selection, Gan Guoyang received the most votes.
His fifty points against the Knicks made people realize that this former king is still terrifyingly strong.
Praise for him on television and in newspapers was endless, and those criticisms and doubts temporarily disappeared.
The day after this victory, Gan Guoyang invited all team players and staff for a dinner gathering at a restaurant near the Rose Garden.
The team had achieved a small milestone, and everyone had a happy and fulfilling time; tomorrow they would leave Portland for an away game.
After leaving the restaurant, some went home, while others had unfinished business.
