Pope of Basketball.

Summary

The chapter summarizes a crucial Game 7 between the Lakers and Trail Blazers. Key points:. - Lakers coach Phil Jackson adjusted his strategy, having Shaquille O'Neal set screens and reduce his shot attempts to get his teammates more involved. - This targeted the aging Blazers center Sabonis, who struggled with pick-and-rolls. - The Lakers' perimeter offense opened up, but Blazers star Rasheed Wallace had an impressive game, scoring 26 points. - The Blazers led by 15 points going into the 4th quarter, but the Lakers launched a comeback led by reserves Huo Li and Brian Shaw, closing the gap. - The Blazers struggled to defend the Lakers' pick-and-roll, and the Lakers were able to complete the comeback.

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