Pope of Basketball.

Summary

. On June 7, the first game between the teams took place at the Canada Airlines Center, with a packed audience. In the visiting locker room, Kobe was frustrated with Phil Jackson's strategy, which prioritized Shaquille O'Neal as the main scorer. Kobe's role involved creating offensive opportunities through isolation and pick-and-rolls, while he averaged nearly 39 minutes and 17.9 shot attempts per game. Despite tolerating this during the regular season, Kobe excelled in the postseason, averaging 23.8 points and achieving career-high shooting percentages. He expressed confidence in dominating his matchup, but Jackson cautioned him about potential traps set by the opposing team. The Raptors altered their lineup, and the game began with an unexpected foul on Ka Tuo for an illegal screen, surprising both teams and the audience. .

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