Gan Guoyang didn't like fighting on the basketball court. Fighting was never the goal, just a means to better play the game.
In short, after this incident, Gan Guoyang never showcased his astonishing wrestling skills on the court again. This was the last time in his career, a swan song.
Gan Guoyang was ejected from the game, Malone was carried off the court, each side lost a core player, but the game continued.
Without Ah Gan, the Trail Blazers were still a well-rounded and strong team, but they had lost their spirit.
On the other hand, without Malone, the Jazz's offense took a big hit, but with the home advantage, the Jazz survived the first half.
With the score tied, both teams went back to their locker rooms for a break.
Malone wasn't taken to the hospital. He lay in the locker room for a while, rested a bit, and regained consciousness.
