In just over a second, both of their gazes shifted away. At this moment, no words were needed. Everything was clear without being said.
This game's referees were Jack Madden, Hugh Evans, and Hugh Hollins – all familiar faces.
Gan Guoyang's old friend, Detroit's "Soprano Player" and "Silver Dome Leg-Clutcher," Earl Strom, had officially retired and become a television commentator.
Before the tip-off, Hugh Evans said to Gan Guoyang: "Sonny, Earl's retired now, so don't go hitting people."
Gan Guoyang smiled faintly and replied: "Detroit's been eliminated. I shouldn't need to hit anyone."
As he spoke, Gan Guoyang swept a sharp glance over Bill Cartwright, Buck Williams, and a few others.
Cartwright felt a chill in his heart. He knew his reputation for elbow strikes was infamous, but did he dare throw an elbow at Ah Gan?
And the worst part was, the one standing at the center circle ready to jump against Cartwright wasn't Sabonis – it was Ah Gan.
