The Trail Blazers fell 116-122 to the Pistons, the top team in the East, currently holding a 9-14 record and ranking 10th in the West, just half a game ahead of the 11th-place Jazz.

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In this match, Klingen missed out due to a calf injury; Lowry started at center and posted 8 points, 14 rebounds (7 offensive), and 5 blocks, while Reiss served as the backup center scoring 7 points and grabbing 3 boards.

To prepare for a potential shortage of inside players ahead, the Trail Blazers had to abandon plans to let Yang Hansen play more games in the G League, announcing his recall from the Rip City Remix. On December 8 Beijing time, the Blazers will face the Grizzlies on the road.

According to domestic media sources,After receiving the recall notice from the Trail Blazers, Yang Hansen immediately went to the gym to practice shooting, then packed his bags and rested, needing to catch an early flight to Memphis.

In his last three G League games, Yang Hansen averaged 16.3 points, 10 rebounds, 5 assists, 1.3 steals, and 2 blocks per game, filling the stat sheet impressively. Rip City Remix head coach Jonah Hesku praised his offensive involvement, saying he always creates good opportunities when active in the attack.

Fans have expressed strong dissatisfaction with the Trail Blazers’ frequent sending down and recalling of Yang Hansen, as follows:

Considering the Blazers’ current preference for a fast pace and a small-ball lineup, Yang Hansen is likely to be DNP (Did Not Play) in regular games, and even if he gets minutes, it’s mostly running back and forth without room to showcase his skills. It might be better for him to develop steadily in the G League, especially by improving his weak endurance through extensive game experience.

Split urgently needs wins to secure his position as head coach permanently. The Blazers’ current mediocre record leaves slim playoff hopes. These factors combined mean they are unlikely to focus on developing a rookie for now, so Yang Hansen can only remain patient and has no other choice.

Since things aren’t going smoothly, he should accumulate strength quietly, trust the process, and believe that hard work pays off.

So far this season, Yang Hansen has played in 12 regular-season games, averaging 6.8 minutes, 2.5 points, 1.5 rebounds, and 0.7 assists, with shooting percentages of 28.6%, 7.1%, and 90% respectively.
