Chapter 192

In the fourth quarter, led by the returning Zhou Yi, the Pistons fought back hard, attacking the Lakers’ basket relentlessly. Yet the Lakers remained unfazed by the Pistons’ onslaught, continuing to attack and defend methodically while maintaining a high shooting percentage. As a result, no matter how fiercely the Pistons attacked, they couldn’t tie or take the lead, staying in the red.

With four minutes left in the game, the Pistons grew disorganized as they failed to close the gap, committing frequent simple mistakes. If not for the Lakers’ shooting percentage also dropping at that moment, the Pistons would surely have been behind by double digits.

In the final three minutes, Spencer Hawes, who had been quiet throughout the first three quarters under Andrew Bynum’s pressure, suddenly erupted. He first scored 4 points with a hook shot and a free throw after receiving a pass from Zhou Yi, then grabbed an offensive rebound, spun around, and drove to the basket, forcing a foul on Andrew Bynum, completing a 2+1 play. This helped the Pistons score a 7-2 run, bringing the score to 102–105 and instantly boosting their morale.

Later, with 1 minute and 43 seconds left in the game, Zhou Yi hit another three-pointer with help from Greg Monroe, bringing the score to just one point apart, pushing the Pistons’ morale to its peak. At the same time, the emotions of all Pistons fans reached their highest point as well. The fans cheered, calling out Zhou Yi, Greg Monroe, and other outstanding Pistons players—because the Pistons brought them passion, joy, and excitement!

But just as people thought the Pistons might turn the game around, the Lakers’ power forward drove to beyond the three-point line and hit a crucial three-pointer. Then McGrady’s three-pointer missed, allowing Andrew Bynum to grab a defensive rebound and pass it to Kobe, who had already entered the Pistons’ half. After catching the ball, Kobe launched a fast break and easily scored 2 more points with a three-step layup, changing the score to 109–115, putting the Pistons 6 points behind again.

Suddenly, the shadow of defeat loomed over all the Pistons players and fans. They were terrified of losing this game.

In the final moments, due to the intense effort throughout the game, both the Pistons and Lakers players had little energy left. Yet among them, there were still some who had plenty of stamina.

Zhou Yi had been using short breaks throughout the game and didn’t play at all in the third quarter, so he was still at the peak of his stamina. It could be said that he now had to unleash all his strength to save the Pistons.

56 seconds before the end of the game, Zhou Yi dribbled to the center just outside the three-point line, facing the basket directly. His eyes were fixed on the basket ahead, as if Kobe beside him were completely transparent, with no weaknesses at all.

Yet even though Zhou Yi deliberately showed vulnerabilities, Kobe didn’t dare act rashly. He knew it was a critical moment—Zhou Yi wouldn’t be stupid enough to deliberately expose weaknesses for him, and even the slightest carelessness could lead to a fatal mistake.

Zhou Yi took a deep breath, gradually speeding up his dribble, signaling that he was about to attack. Every cell in Kobe’s body began to pulse in rhythm with the dribble, ready to confront Zhou Yi at any moment.

Zhou Yi shifted his gaze to the left. Detecting this slight movement, Kobe assumed Zhou Yi intended to break through from the left, so he shifted his body slightly to the left. At the same time, Zhou Yi launched his breakthrough.

He suddenly stepped right, breaking through from the right.

“Don’t think you can get past so easily!”

Kobe moved immediately, following Zhou Yi’s pace and blocking his path. But Zhou Yi suddenly changed direction, shifting sideways to appear ready to break through from the left. Kobe followed him again, but his balance was already compromised.

Gritting his teeth, Zhou Yi pulled his left hand holding the ball sideways, shifted his body to the right, and completed another change of hand and directional breakthrough—returning to the right side.

“Damn it!”

The series of difficult directional dribbles left Kobe unable to keep up with Zhou Yi. His balance failed, and he nearly fell to the ground. By the time he regained his footing, it was too late to catch up, as Zhou Yi had already crossed the free-throw line.

At that moment, the Lakers’ paint was empty. The only player close to Zhou Yi, Andrew Bynum, was nearly two meters away and running toward the paint. But could Andrew Bynum really stop Zhou Yi, who had reached top speed?

“Ah~~~” With a loud roar, Zhou Yi leaped as soon as he entered the paint, gliding swiftly toward the basket like a glider.

In the air, Zhou Yi raised his right hand holding the ball, while Andrew Bynum jumped from behind, raising his left hand to try and block Zhou Yi. But Andrew Bynum had just recovered from an injury, and his stamina wasn’t as good as it had been at the start of the game. As a result, the height he could jump to wasn’t as great as Zhou Yi’s, who still had plenty of energy, and his speed wasn’t as fast as Zhou Yi’s either. For this reason, Andrew Bynum’s large hand could only swing uselessly in the air as he stared blankly at Zhou Yi approaching the basket. With the basket right in front of him, Zhou Yi gritted his teeth and swung his right hand, holding the ball, like a sharp and heavy axe, toward the basket. “Thud!” It was a simple, decisive, and powerful dunk. Zhou Yi had not only dodged Kobe but also completed a dunk right in front of Andrew Bynum! “So amazing, absolutely unstoppable!” Even though Andrew Bynum was no longer the top center who had entered the NBA as the number one draft pick and was revered as the “Emperor” in college days, he was still a key player in the paint. Good heavens! Was Zhou Yi really Chinese? Was he really an Asian? Immediately, thunderous cheers filled the entire stadium—no, every Chinese fan watching the game was shouting, all going wild over Zhou Yi’s performance. However, the Chinese fans seemed to be celebrating a little too early, as the game wasn’t over yet. “44, 43, 42” Kobe drove forward with the ball, but Zhou Yi kept pestering him, preventing him from easily carrying the ball to the front court. “41, 40” Kobe couldn’t fully utilize his skills with Zhou Yi closely following him, so he had to pass the ball. “39, 38” Derek Fisher made a mistake after receiving the ball and was stripped by Andre Iguodala, who suddenly moved into action. “37, 36, 35” Andre Iguodala, Zhou Yi, and McGrady launched a fast attack, rushing into the Lakers’ half-court, creating a three-versus-two situation against Kobe and Derek Fisher. “34” Andre Iguodala passed the ball to Zhou Yi, who drove into the Lakers’ penalty area. “33” Zhou Yi took three big steps and jumped, with Kobe right behind him. “32” After jumping, instead of trying to dunk directly, Zhou Yi swung his right hand and passed the ball back to McGrady, who was positioned at the top of the three-point arc. “31” McGrady received the ball, adjusted quickly, and immediately shot it. “30”

The basketball soared through the air, and the hearts of all the fans in the arena pounded fiercely with each bounce, too afraid to breathe even slightly, as if worried that their breath might disrupt its trajectory.
“29”
“Swish!”
Maddie wore a satisfied smile, his right index finger pointing straight upward—he had just scored that crucial three-point shot!
117:116, the Pistons closed the gap to just one point again.
“28”
The fans erupted into enthusiastic cheers, utterly thrilled by the Pistons’ unyielding spirit in those final moments.
“27”
The Lakers took possession, and the Pistons quickly retreated to the backcourt to defend against their attack.
“26, 25… 21, 20”
Kobe carefully dribbled across half-court, hesitating to attack and staying just outside the three-point line to waste time.
“19, 18, 17”
As time passed, the fans grew increasingly anxious and panicked. Some couldn’t hold back and started shouting for Kobe to attack sooner.
“15, 14”
With fourteen seconds left, Andrew Bynum rushed out to set a screen for Kobe.
“13”
Seizing the opportunity as Zhou Yi was blocked by Andrew Bynum, Kobe accelerated and used his speed to charge toward the Pistons’ paint.
“12, 11”
The other Pistons players rushed back to help defend, but this time Kobe didn’t try to force a shot inside—he chose the best offensive move. He stopped abruptly at the free-throw line and jumped to shoot.
“10”
It was a high-arcing mid-range shot. The Pistons players, the Lakers players, and every fan watching the game held their breaths at the sight of it.
“9”
“Swish!” The crisp, familiar, yet heart-wrenching sound of the basketball hitting the rim echoed.
The Pistons players and fans froze in shock at that sound. But neither the fans nor the Pistons players gave up, knowing they still had a chance to turn the game around.
119:116, with 9 seconds left.
The Pistons held the ball, and John Kuester didn’t call a timeout. He knew there was enough time for the players to organize an attack, and there were at least two players on the court who could take a final shot.
“8”

McGrady controlled the ball, while the Lakers employed a full-court press to prevent him from moving freely.
“7, 6, 5”
With support from Zhou Yi and Andre Iguodala, the ball reached the Lakers’ half-court. When McGrady rushed to the front court, Zhou Yi, who still held the ball, passed it to him.
“4, 3”
McGrady drove with the ball, reached the top of the three-point arc, and immediately jumped to shoot—two Lakers players were in front of him.
“2”
Instead of forcing the shot, McGrady pulled his hands back and passed the ball to Zhou Yi, who had been waiting at a 45-degree angle on the right side of the three-point line.
“1”
There was no time to think. Zhou Yi caught the ball, jumped right away, and smoothly released it with a powerful wrist motion. In front of him was another Lakers player, Paul Gasol, who rushed over to try and block the shot.
“0”
“Ding~~~” The final buzzer sounded, and at that moment, the ball flew toward the basket.
The ball flew toward the basket, slowly, slowly approaching it, carrying the fate of the game toward it.
“Swish!” A clear, crisp sound—the sound of the ball hitting the net.
Silence, then more silence…
“Wow~~~” Wild cheers erupted throughout the arena.
Fans were shouting, clapping, high-fiving, hugging, and some even shed tears of emotion.
Because Zhou Yi had made it—he had scored that crucial three-point shot! That shot sent the game into overtime and gave the Pistons a chance to win again.
“Great!” Zhou Yi swung his right fist vigorously, his face filled with excitement and joy—because he had succeeded in scoring that vital three-point shot!
The Pistons’ players rushed to Zhou Yi, surrounding him with joyful smiles.
Pistons fans and players were celebrating, but the Lakers were not happy—they had lost a victory they thought they had secured and now had to continue playing overtime against their opponents.
Players from both teams returned to their benches to rest for a few minutes before facing each other again.
Soon, the break ended, and both teams returned to the court.
Greg Monroe and Greg Andrew Bynum jumped for the ball, and Monroe won, giving the Pistons the ball.

It’s Will Bynum who controls the ball and organizes the Pistons’ offense, not Zhou Yi. Zhou Yi is still resting on the bench; although he’s had enough time to rest, he used a lot of energy in the fourth quarter trying to lead the team back into the game. So, John Kuester decided to let Zhou Yi rest a bit longer so he could lead the team to a victory in the final minutes.

The Pistons’ offense failed, and the Lakers secured the defensive rebound.

Kobe held the ball at the top of the key and passed it to Paul Gasol inside.

Paul Gasol took on Greg Monroe alone and scored 2 points with a beautiful backdoor jump shot for the Lakers.

Paul Gasol can be considered the most consistent player on the Lakers, with his mid-range shots and backdoor jump shots always being highly praised by fans.

Andrei Iguodala tried to force his way through with the ball, but ended up trapped in a double team. With no other choice, he passed the ball to Tracy McGrady, who then took a mid-range jump shot.

With a clang, McGrady’s shot missed, and Kobe grabbed the defensive rebound.

The Lakers took advantage of this opportunity to launch a fast break, and Derek Fisher scored by putting it in the basket.

After the Lakers took a 4-point lead, John Kuester called a timeout, preparing to bring Zhou Yi in.

John Kuester wasn’t anxious at all. Even though the Pistons were behind by 4 points, he wasn’t under much pressure and didn’t scold the players. He simply said, “You all did pretty well just now, but we’re still behind by 4 points. It’s not entirely your fault.”

“Greg, your defense was great today. You played well and were very aggressive. And Andre, your defense was also good. You need to be more aggressive like this in the future…” Hearing this, Greg Monroe and Andre Iguodala both felt a bit ashamed, knowing it was during their time on the court that the Lakers took the lead.

At that moment, John Kuester glanced over at Zhou Yi. Zhou Yi puffed out his chest and said, “I’m ready…”

Three minutes remained in overtime when Zhou Yi returned to the court.

Kobe was also on the court. Seeing Zhou Yi come in, he unconsciously frowned slightly—he knew just how strong Zhou Yi was.

Zhou Yi stepped onto the basketball court with a smile, and the Pistons regained possession of the ball.

During Zhou Yi’s absence, the Pistons fans suddenly felt an inexplicable sense of loss, as if something was missing. It wasn’t until Zhou Yi stepped onto the court that they realized, “Ah, that’s it—something is always missing when Zhou Yi isn’t on the court.” So when they saw him return, they started clapping enthusiastically, trying to express all their love for him and the team through their applause. Zhou Yi waved slightly as a greeting before jogging onto the court. The Pistons players on the court now were Zhou Yi, McGrady, Andre Iguodala, Taylor Hansbrough, and Greg Monroe. Zhou Yi controlled the ball and moved across half-court, with Kobe starting to defend him from a short distance away. Zhou Yi tilted his body to the side, pressed against Kobe, and with a strong push, managed to push him aside. Kobe was filled with confusion—how could Zhou Yi’s physical strength be so terrifying? Pushed by Zhou Yi, Kobe immediately created some space. Zhou Yi took advantage of this, pushed forward, stepped forward with his right foot, and his speed suddenly increased as he surged past Kobe effortlessly. Kobe tried to reach out with his right hand to block Zhou Yi, but his speed was nowhere near fast enough. Moreover, Kobe’s stamina was nearly exhausted, while Zhou Yi still had plenty left. In the blink of an eye, Zhou Yi was left behind, his figure disappearing into the distance. Zhou Yi accelerated with several big steps, reaching his peak speed. In just about a second, he was already outside the three-point line, then suddenly jumped up for a shot. This shot caught everyone on the Lakers team off guard—Zhou Yi’s sudden jump shot left them no time to defend. And he didn’t intend for them to defend at all; he simply jumped high, the basketball passing through his fingertips as it went in! “Swish!” It was decisive. Right from the start, Zhou Yi narrowed the score gap with a three-point shot, leaving the Lakers only one point behind. By the time Kobe reached the three-point line, it was already too late—Zhou Yi had already made his shot and stepped back, raising his proud right hand high. Kobe smiled bitterly—it seemed his attempt to defend Zhou Yi alone was a mistake, because once Zhou Yi’s speed was unleashed, no one could guarantee they could catch up to him. As a result, the home crowd poured their cheers wholeheartedly into Zhou Yi, who had brought them their pride back.

Switch of attack and defense: Kobe excelled at timing, and in the instant Zhou Yi couldn’t react, his basketball had already broken through numerous obstacles to end up in Paul Gasol’s hands. Gasol immediately jumped and scored a layup.
The Lakers took a 3-point lead again.
The scores of the two teams were closely matched. Once again, Zhou Yi took charge. Looking at the situation, he knew their team had three players with strong attacking abilities: himself, McGrady, and Andre Iguodala.
Zhou Yi knew his main task and goal now was to widen the score gap. The tactics he could use included breaking through, passing the ball, and attacking personally—in short, getting the whole team to score while also focusing on defense.
Zhou Yi slowly controlled the ball in his hands and tried to approach Kobe. Kobe, having just suffered a setback, didn’t want Zhou Yi to get close, so he took measures to prevent Zhou Yi from using his body to drive past defenders and score.
Zhou Yi tried to accelerate, and Kobe quickly kept up. Zhou Yi knew that if he stubbornly rushed into the paint, he would likely get into a physical collision. So after suddenly stopping, he didn’t move again but stared at Kobe, then slowly brought the ball back beyond the three-point line.
Kobe naturally followed. Zhou Yi’s three-point shooting was very accurate, forcing him to be cautious.
Zhou Yi couldn’t help but laugh slightly at Kobe’s serious expression. Then he changed direction with the ball in front of his body, quickly passed it to the left, and stamped his left foot hard on the ground!
“Whoosh!”
It was as if the loudest wind sound could be heard. Kobe even saw Zhou Yi’s figure gradually blurring in his vision.
Kobe was shocked. He hadn’t expected Zhou Yi to show his true speed at all during the game just now. This made him a bit panicked, but his body instinctively started to defend.
However, Zhou Yi’s target wasn’t on his right side. Instead, after dribbling behind his back, he brought the ball back to his right hand, then accelerated again by shifting his center of gravity, breaking through Kobe’s defense and entering the paint.
Facing the defense of the Lakers’ two strong interior players, Zhou Yi jumped and scored a layup using a two-handed windmill move. At the last moment, he even forced a foul from one of the defenders.
The basketball flew into the hoop.
Zhou Yi made both free throws, tying the scores between the two teams again.
Chapter 421: Pistons vs. Lakers (3)

The score between the two teams was closely matched. Zhou Yi was once again in charge. Looking at the current situation, his team had three players with exceptional attacking skills: himself, McGrady, and Andre Iguodala. Zhou Yi knew his main task and goal now was to widen the score gap. The tactics he could use included breaking through defenses, attacking on his own, and ensuring the whole team scored while also focusing on defense. He slowly controlled the ball in his hands and tried to get closer to Kobe. Kobe had just suffered a setback and didn’t want Zhou Yi to get too close, so he took measures to prevent Zhou Yi from using his body to drive past defenders for points. Zhou Yi tried to accelerate briefly, and Kobe immediately kept up. Zhou Yi realized that if he stubbornly rushed into the paint, he would likely get fouled for driving. So after suddenly stopping, he didn’t move again but stared at Kobe, then slowly brought the ball back beyond the three-point line. Kobe naturally followed. Zhou Yi’s three-point shooting was extremely accurate, forcing him to be cautious. Zhou Yi couldn’t help but laugh slightly at Kobe’s serious expression. Then he changed direction with the ball in front of his body, quickly passed it to the left, and stamped his left foot hard on the ground! “Whoosh!” It sounded like the loudest wind, and Kobe even saw Zhou Yi’s figure gradually blurring in his vision. Kobe was shocked—he hadn’t expected Zhou Yi to show his full speed during the game just now. He immediately became a bit panicked, but his body instinctively started to defend. However, Zhou Yi’s target wasn’t on his right side either. After dribbling behind his back, he brought the ball back to his right hand, then accelerated again by shifting his center of gravity, breaking through Kobe’s defense and entering the paint. Facing the defense of the Lakers’ two strong interior players, Zhou Yi jumped up and scored with a two-handed windmill layup, even managing to draw a foul from one of the defenders at the last moment. The basketball flew into the hoop. Zhou Yi made both free throws, tying the score between the two teams again. With Zhou Yi around, the Pistons’ players felt much less worried because they didn’t have to fear being overtaken or struggling offensively due to his presence.

In the next two minutes of the game, the Pistons fully regained their offensive momentum. Their defense, thanks to Zhou Yi, Greg Monroe, and Andre Iguodala, turned into a formidable crushing force, completely dismantling the Lakers’ frontcourt and defense.

Towards the end of overtime, the score was 127–125 in favor of the Pistons, with them leading by 2 points. Zhou Yi’s contribution to the team was immense; in the three minutes he played in overtime, he hit a three-pointer, completed a 2+1 play, and provided two crucial assists. The Pistons’ momentum grew stronger, while the Lakers’ faded. Although Kobe remained fiercely competitive, his exhaustion told him he was nearing his limits.

In the end, the Pistons narrowly defeated the Los Angeles Lakers 132–127 at home, securing two consecutive wins at home in the finals. Though the Pistons won, it wasn’t easy, and they even benefited from home advantage. In the next two games, the Pistons will travel to Los Angeles to face the Lakers away from home.

As expected, despite the Pistons’ superior strength, the Lakers proved to be a tough opponent in this game. It was extremely difficult for the Pistons to win this match; if not for Kobe’s near-exhaustion at the end, their chances of winning might have been even slimmer. Both teams delivered many exciting goals for their fans, and the score was quite high.

Eleven players took to the court for the Pistons, with seven of them scoring in double figures. Zhou Yi shot 11 out of 19 attempts, finishing with 31 points—the second-highest score in the game—along with 11 assists, 7 rebounds, and 3 steals. Tracy McGrady scored 19 points, 5 assists, and 6 rebounds. Andre Iguodala also scored 19 points, plus 8 rebounds and 4 assists. Greg Monroe performed well in the first half but faded in the second, scoring only 16 points and 9 rebounds. Ben Gordon scored 15 points, James Posey scored 13 points, and Samuel Dalembert scored 11 points and 8 rebounds.

On the Lakers’ side, Kobe was the top scorer, not only leading his team but also the entire game with 38 points.

Although Kobe scored so highly, he probably wouldn’t be happy either, because they lost. They lost the advantage of playing at home, but the Purple and Gold team won’t be discouraged, as they are a champion team, a defending champion.

At the post-game press conference, “Phil Jackson” said to the reporters with a mix of resignation and determination, “There’s no doubt this was the toughest fourth quarter and overtime we’ve ever faced. Once the momentum shifted, it just kept going. But we’ve been a team with strong resilience throughout the season. We’ve been tested. We’ve had setbacks. Those are the times when we respond and perform at our best. We have many players with character, toughness, and the ability to respond. We were angry. Undoubtedly, the way we ended the game offensively and defensively was far from typical. Really, I think if we had executed our offense properly and moved the ball well, we could have held off that surge, even if our defense was terrible. We didn’t perform as ourselves on both ends. But we have strong resilience. By the time we board the plane tomorrow, we’ll be mentally and physically ready for Game 3. This is a long process, okay? So we’re not happy about what just happened, but we’ll have a chance in Game 3.”

A reporter asked, “Coach Phil, how much of this was due to those bad habits? Did you anticipate this situation?”

Phil Jackson replied, “Well, offensively, we completely failed. First, shooting 30 threes isn’t our style, and then we couldn’t move the ball to find open shots at the end. We dragged things out until the end. That’s not the way we’ve been successful in the past three months. So we’ll reorganize. As I said, we have a tough team. We’ve had tough times, so we know how to respond when faced with setbacks.”

Reporter: “Before the Detroit team tied the score, do you think your players relaxed? Or was it the Pistons’ sudden improvement?”

Phil Jackson: “You have to praise them; they’re a great team. Our lack of offense didn’t bother them and even allowed them to score easily. There were several times during the game when we failed to defend properly, forcing them into a half-court battle mode. That probably helped them score 8 to 10 points easily. But then our execution was too poor. We’ll be better in Game 3 and find ways to respond in tough situations, especially after such a setback today.”
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At 7:30 p.m. on June 11, 2011, it was Game 3 between the Pistons and Lakers, and also the Lakers’ first home game. The Pistons led 2–0, so they naturally had it much easier than the Lakers. But the Lakers, playing at their first home game, were determined not to give up. Staples Center, which has only 18,997 seats, held at least 20,000 fans today; the remaining seats were added temporarily, yet the ticket prices remained the same as for the original seats. Although this seemed a bit exploitative, the fans didn’t complain—watching the game in person was what mattered most to them. As expected of the City of Angels, not only were the stands filled with fans but also many celebrities from Hollywood. In another box, Arnold Schwarzenegger, the governor, and his family were also at the game, making today’s match especially important for the Lakers—they couldn’t afford to lose. Just as any team would perform better with Obama watching at home, the Lakers didn’t give the Pistons a chance today, setting their own pace from the start. Paul Gasol’s performance in the paint was truly astonishing. In the final series of last season, he had done fairly well against the aging Kevin Garnett, fulfilling his role as the team’s inside presence. As for Andrew Bynum, the “Little Shark,” he was good enough on his own, but Samuel Dalembert, after resting and adjusting at the end of the season, had returned to his normal level. Against the younger Bynum, Dalembert clearly had more experience; in the first two games of this series, he kept Bynum in check completely.

The Lakers’ outside shooting was clearly inferior to their inside game, while the Pistons’ greatest strength lay in their outside shooting—effective in both offense and defense. The defensive duo of Zhou Yi and Andre Iguodala was so formidable that even Kobe would have to settle for defeat if they trapped him.

But today, the Lakers rotated players brilliantly, and their ability to win back-to-back championships wasn’t just due to their roster. It was because they always had someone stepping up in crucial games, and today it was Lamar Odom. By the middle of the first quarter, the game between the Pistons and Lakers was still close, with the Pistons trailing by one point.

After the next official timeout, both teams began substituting players—the Pistons brought in Taylor Hansbrough in place of Greg Monroe, while the Lakers substituted Lamar Odom for Ron Artest. It was just an ordinary substitution, but who would have thought that Lamar Odom would turn into a game-changer for the Lakers? Under Andre Iguodala’s defense, Lamar Odom showcased his impressive skills.

In the previous two games, he had scored only 12 points in total. But in the second half of the first quarter today, despite Iguodala’s defense, he scored 6 points through relentless drives and shots.

Thanks to Lamar Odom’s performance, the Lakers quickly widened the score gap. Although Iguodala also contributed 4 points with consecutive mid-range shots, Kobe recognized that Lamar Odom was in good form and helped him score three more points, two of which were successful.

In the last half of the first quarter, Lamar Odom scored 10 points all by himself.