Yang Hansen was clearly targeted by the NBA referees.

I watched Harden’s Cleveland Cavaliers debut and also kept an eye on Yang Hansen’s Trail Blazers game.

Harden faced the Kings, who are on a losing streak, playing 32 minutes, shooting 7 of 13, 5 of 8 from beyond the arc, 4 of 4 on free throws, tallying 23 points, 1 rebound, 8 assists, and 1 steal, with a -14 plus-minus.

What’s the verdict?

He was adapting in the first half and took charge in the second half.

In the first two quarters, he made 1 of 6 shots for 3 points; in the second half, he made 6 of 7.

At a crucial moment, he hit two consecutive three-pointers to help the Cavaliers take the lead, then nailed all four free throws to seal the victory.

As expected, many people criticized prematurely...

Although Harden is not young anymore, his ability to lead the team in the regular season still provides a solid baseline.

From this game, his chemistry and ball distribution with Mitchell might become a significant issue.

But when even beating a team like the Kings requires a tough fight, there’s really nothing to boast about...

Let’s continue to watch!

Next, let’s talk about Yang Hansen.

Originally, I expected he would play more in the back-to-back games. After all, Lowe was out for injury management, and Klingen got a hand injury early on.

Even so, he only got to play with 3 minutes and 42 seconds left in the first half.

Then, after playing 3 minutes and 8 seconds, he was called for three consecutive fouls and was immediately taken out.

He returned in the last 18 seconds of the final quarter after the game was decided, just running out the clock.

These three fouls sparked discussion among domestic fans and media.

Di Ge’s opinion: He may be weak, but today he was definitely targeted by NBA referees.

This targeting might be a test for a rookie or possibly because he is an international player...

Don’t think the NBA is completely fair and pure; fairness is always relative.

When Yao Ming first arrived, he faced similar situations.

Players themselves often commit more fouls or have controversial calls as they adapt to referees’ standards, game pace, and team tactics.

If Yang Hansen’s offensive foul call stands, then maybe future rules should ban any physical contact with opponents. Jokic uses those protective moves often, yet he’s never penalized...

After Yang was called for the foul, he looked helpless, and the Trail Blazers’ home fans were booing loudly.

From a personal ability perspective, Yang’s current level fits better in the development league.

Not only did he make mistakes, but he also allowed the opponent to hit three three-pointers over him. With the Trail Blazers still hoping for the play-in, Splitter is unlikely to give him real chances.

We’ve discussed these points many times before, so I won’t repeat them.

What I want to remind you of is not to forget what Yao once said.

“Survival doesn’t require thinking. Aggressive and Hungry — these are the first two words I learned in the NBA.”

What will you do if the referees keep calling fouls on you like this next time?

As a fan, I’d rather see you actively “request” a technical foul.

That shows your attitude.

What still disappoints me is:His English seems to have made little progress.

On the court, there’s barely any direct communication with referees, only gestures of confusion and frustration. If that’s the case, he’ll just have to suffer silently...

A season actually passes very quickly...