So, even though Shaq's limited low-post plays were beautifully executed, their impact on the overall situation was negligible.
Kobe's touch was outstanding, and what's even more deadly was that today LBJ also had an exceptional shooting touch.
In the second quarter, Jason Kidd tried to handle James by conceding the shot but not the drive, resulting in James scoring 15 points in a single quarter.
Rick Carlisle was not swayed by this. In the second half, he chose to continue testing James' shooting, but James punished him for it.
Rick Carlisle still did not understand one principle: in such a favorable situation without any burden or pressure, no one can test LeBron James' shooting. If you want to make him lose himself, you have to throw him into adversity.
When his teammates can preserve the floor of the game, he can raise the team's ceiling.
As long as you let him stand on the shoulders of giants, he can play the role of the Chosen One.
