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Zhang Hao, in his first career game, encountered trouble.
Starting the offense, he thought it was just Grant Hill coming up to block him, but once he reached the frontcourt, he realized that the Pistons were indeed using Grant Hill to guard him, the rookie!
Grant Hill's defense was focused and outstanding, like a sticky candy, completely denying Zhang Hao any easy chance to receive the ball.
Zhang Hao maneuvered around the picks, while the Pistons also disrupted the passing game effectively, and Ratliff, the rookie center, played an important role in the Pistons' team defense under the basket.
On Kenny Anderson's side, he was up against the veteran defender Joe Dumars, but with not much of a problem; Gilliam, who had a clear speed advantage, would perform better on that end.
Kenny Anderson wasn't the kind to monopolize the ball; he passed to teammates whenever they had the chance.
