Before the playoffs began, all the teams got a brief break to make adjustments.
The Portland Trail Blazers, having secured the league's best record, gained home court advantage for every series.
This meant that before every series, they could relax at home and adjust their condition before welcoming their opponents.
For the Trail Blazers, this was a considerable advantage; after a tiring regular season, they could relax to the fullest extent.
Gan Guoyang took two days off, which he usually spent in rigorous training, to spend quality time with his wife and children at home.
Unknowingly, his son had turned two and could already talk and walk, but Gan felt regretful for not having enough time to be involved in his son's growth.
Gan Guoyang felt a deep sense of guilt for this. Although he was rich and famous, possessing many things others could only dream of, his ideal life remained unchanged: playing basketball and having his own family.
