Chapter 47: The Terminator.
With continued strong performances from Han Sen and O'Neal, the Cavaliers quickly regained the lead.
This forced Van Gundy to make adjustments, bringing in the starters earlier than planned.
In response, Coach Brown also substituted his starters back in.
Han Sen was subbed out five minutes into the second quarter.
He played a total of eight minutes in the first half, contributing 10 points, 2 rebounds, 1 assist, 1 steal, and 1 block.
Of course, there were many defensive plays that didn't show up in the stats but were clearly noticed by the fans.
By halftime, the Cavaliers led 59 to 51.
"Han Sen is a dark horse. His outstanding performance as a substitute changed the course of the game. We have every reason to remember his name."
At halftime, Kenny Smith gave Han Sen a high evaluation.
Unlike Barkley, Smith didn't recall Han Sen's past appearances, as there were so many participants in each episode of NBA Entertainment. This only further validated the objectivity of his evaluation.
As the second half began, the game resumed.