Pope of Basketball.

Summary

The chapter summarizes a basketball game between the Lakers and the Spurs, where Yao Ming made his comeback after a month of rest. Kobe Bryant struggled against Bruce Bowen's defense, while Yao Ming had an average performance. The star of the night was Di Ao, who scored 18 points, 6 rebounds, and 6 assists. The Spurs were missing their anchor, Tim Duncan, due to an ankle injury, and the Knicks traded Na Zi Er to the Spurs to bolster their frontcourt depth. The Grizzlies' strategy of running pick-and-rolls and shooting mid-range jumpers proved effective against the Lakers' zone defense, but Yao Ming's presence in the paint made it difficult for the opponents to win.

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