This prevented Kobe from shaking the defense. He paused slightly, his eyes glancing to the left. Artest was in the corner, poised like he was facing a formidable enemy.
Kobe quickly abandoned the idea of passing. He had no choice but to leap up, forcing a jump shot despite having no space.
Su Xi wasn't a great jumper, but his huge hand still nearly covered Kobe's eyes.
CLANG!
Kobe's jumper clanked off the iron.
Little O'Neal overpowered Luke Walton to grab the rebound.
Luke Walton's weaknesses were becoming apparent. His soft and undersized frame put him at a disadvantage now that Su Xi was on the court.
Phil Jackson glanced at Carl Malone. "You're in next possession."
"What do you need me to do?" Carl Malone asked Phil Jackson.
