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The Rockets Five Little One can t defend him! Yang Hansen fills the data bar 8+8+5+3, and the Trail Blazers coach praises him

3:45am, 20 July 2025Basketball

On July 18, in the Las Vegas Summer League stadium, the Trail Blazers' game against the Rockets reached the second quarter. Yang Hansen squeezed out two defensive players at the basket and grabbed the fifth rebound of the game with one hand.

The Trail Blazers assistant coach stood up and applauded, which was his performance of tying his personal single-game rebounding record in the summer league in the first half.

And just three days ago, Yang Hansen just set his summer league scoring record with 15 points in a single game.

But in this game, his offensive feel fell to freezing point: he made 0 of 1 shots in the first quarter, and scored 4 points with only hooks and free throws at the end of the half, setting the lowest half-time score since the start of the game. The Rockets' defensive strategy is very clear: use five small lineups to double-team and speed up, and force this 2.16-meter-16-meter-long big man to make a mistake.

Four minutes of the game, Yang Hansen made two consecutive mistakes: one dribble behind the back was cut off, and one suffered a pinched attack and lost the ball. The Rockets took the opportunity to launch a 12-2 offensive.

The Trail Blazers coach immediately replaced him and adjusted him.

But after the suspension, Yang Hansen seemed to have changed.

First a hook shot after a left and right flick, then blocked Rockets guard Osobo's fast break layup.

With 5 minutes left in the second quarter, he handed over the help of Love at the top of the arc and made a layup, and then made a wonderful pass to help Fei Sissoko get an all-dunk.

3 assists in a single quarter and 5 assists in a half, tying his summer league record in a single game.

The defensive end is even more impressive.

He sent three big hats in the first half, one of which directly pressed his opponent's dunk to the rebound, causing the bench to boil.

What's more important is rebounding: there were only 4 games in the previous three games, and they grabbed 4 in the first half of the game, and finally got 8 in the whole game, setting a record high in the summer league.

"He used to be accustomed to dialing rebounds to his teammates, but today he was obviously trying to get in the position," the reporter at the scene wrote on social media, "This is what the center should look like!"

Yang Hansen encountered challenges in the interior in the third quarter.

Facing the Rockets' center Moses Brown 2.18 meters, he first got a clever catch and scored, but was forced to hit by Brown 2 and 1. When the score was chased to 56-53, he once again showed his ability to support the ball, and made a three-pointer to the wing's Bucknet to stabilize the advantage.

The Trail Blazers completely opened the score in the final quarter.

After Yang Hansen made a comeback, he made a layup with an empty cut and then protected the backcourt rebounds continuously.

Three minutes before the final game, when he was substituted, the scoreboard showed the Trail Blazers leading by 19 points, his personal positive and negative value was fixed at 19, the second highest in the game, and also set his own record.

Finally, Yang Hansen made 3 of 7 shots, 0 of 1 of 3-pointers, 2 of 2 free throws, scored 8 points, 8 rebounds, 5 assists and 3 blocks, and made 4 other mistakes.

This is his first time in the four summer league games, but his rebounds, assists and blocks reached the season's high.

Four summer leagues, his total data is 43 points, 20 rebounds, 15 assists, and 9 blocks, averaging nearly 10 5 4 2 per game.

Especially when playing against the Pelicans, he scored 15 points with 3 of 6 three-pointers, and the outside firepower gave the team's tactics a new change.

But the problem is also obvious.

averaged 3.7 turnovers and 4.3 fouls per game, and made 4 mistakes and 4 fouls per game against the Rockets.

Trail Blazers senior team reporter Fentress said bluntly after the game: "As a substitute center, there are too many 4 mistakes in a game.

Even if other data are good, the coach may hold you on the bench."

A detailed in the game is intriguing: Yang Hansen showed off a smooth back and turned around and followed the European step, but was given a big hat at the end.

"His skills are amazing enough, but the NBA's assisted defense speed still needs to be adapted," commented the live commentator.

It is worth mentioning that before the game, NBA 2K executive Ronnie just revealed his initial game ability value: 70 in Las Vegas.

When asked "how many points I hope for at the end of the season", Yang Hansen replied with a smile: "Don't just drop."

And on the same day, another news came from the Trail Blazers: Ninth-time All-Star Lillard was confirmed to return to the team with a three-year, 42 million contract.

Although the latter may miss the game early next season due to an Achilles tendon injury, his partner with Yang Hansen has been hotly discussed by fans in the future.

The final whistle sounded, and the Trail Blazers sent the Rockets to lose four consecutive games in the summer 102-83.

When Yang Hansen walked to the bench, although he was not fluent in English, he still actively invited his teammates to communicate.

, 3 wins and 1 loss in four games, this Chinese rookie is writing the starting point of his NBA career with comprehensive performance.

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