In the NBA Cup group stage, the Trail Blazers narrowly defeated the Nuggets 109-107. In this campaign, Yang Hansen suffered a DNP for the first time in his career.

After the game, media person Fu Zhenghao commented in an article: "It is gratifying to win, but Yang Hansen received his first DNP in his NBA career. Sitting at the end of the bench is somewhat helpless. This was Yang Hansen's first time playing against his idol Jokic. This topic was hotly discussed in the country before the game, and the posters also showed a duel between the two, but the ideal is beautiful, and the reality is very skinny.

" Hanssen's playing time continued to decline until he did not get any playing time in this game. Instead of sitting on the bench, it is better to go to the Development League to get more actual combat opportunities. If you only play without practicing, you will easily get injured. If you only practice without practicing, you will feel nervous. Actual combat is the best way to improve your skills. "