The Lakers took a timeout after executing this play against the New York Knicks.
No way, the New York Knicks opened with two attacks that were both three-pointers, their firepower was too intense.
Chris Paul believed that as long as he could play at his own pace, the Lakers could turn the situation around.
From this perspective, there wasn't an issue.
So Phil Jackson also concluded that as long as Chris Paul regained his form, the Lakers could make a comeback.
But after these two possessions, Phil Jackson realized that besides not executing their offense well in the first half, more importantly, they didn't provide enough defensive interference to the New York Knicks!
This led to the potential outcome that even if the Lakers continued attacking, they would eventually lose this game!
Defending against the New York Knicks' offense was the "key to victory" for tonight's game!
However...
