James held the ball at the top of the arc, signaling for everyone to clear out.
"LeBron chooses to go one-on-one on the very first offensive possession!"
"This is indeed a strength for the Cavaliers, it's time to test Luke Walton!"
"LeBron fakes left, then drives right!"
"Oh! He pulls back, stops on a dime, and blows past Luke Walton with no pressure!"
"Tang Long has Bynum pinned down in the paint, LeBron soars for a thunderous dunk!"
"The Cavaliers are on fire, playing so ferociously at the Staples Center right from the start."
"But the Purple and Gold dynasty is not to be trifled with. Let's see how the Lakers respond. Knowing Kobe, he certainly won't stand idly by."
The Lakers' in-house DJ was passionately commentating, naturally biased towards the Lakers.
The ball possession switched to the Lakers. Kobe brought the ball up, also signaling for a clear-out for a one-on-one.
It's an immediate shootout between the two stars!
The fans love this kind of intensity.
Kobe faced Pavlovic, with Larry Hughes lurking nearby, ready to help defend.
Kobe's triple threat was immense, shifting Pavlovic's weight. After a fake to the left, he drove right.
His speed was extreme, and Pavlovic couldn't keep up.
Kobe drove to the free-throw line and calmly pulled up for a jumper, easily scoring two points.
2:2
That stylish pull-up jumper ignited the Staples Center crowd.
The commentators were also adept at whipping up the atmosphere.
"Oh my god! The Lakers easily get two points. The scorer of this mid-range jumper is Kobe Bryant!"
The fans erupted in cheers again, and top entertainment stars also screamed for Kobe.
Kobe, however, only looked at Vanessa, his eyes filled with love.
One must not mess around when they have a wife.
Vanessa blew a kiss to Kobe, sending the fans into a frenzy.
Tang Long shook his head, having to endure public displays of affection even during a basketball game?
The ball possession changed, with James holding the ball again.
"Hey, LeBron! Over here..."
Tang Long had already established position in the paint and easily caught the pass.
Then, he cradleted the ball in one hand and extended his left hand, signaling for everyone to clear out.
A very cool move, just like the old legend.
"Don't think just looking cool will get you anywhere. Those beautiful women in the stands won't care about you!"
Bynum snarled at Tang Long, bracing himself to regain pride after the jump ball.
Tang Long scoffed and powerfully pushed back.
Bynum couldn't withstand such core strength and was immediately pushed to the other side of the basket.
Tang Long spun left and easily dunked with his left hand.
Elegance combined with power!
"Kid, you need to let your actions speak on the court. Stop all that jawing!"
Bynum's face flushed, rendering him speechless for a moment.
"Don't argue with him. Just do your job, focus on defending and rebounding!"
Kobe walked over from behind and patted Bynum's shoulder.
Bynum nodded slightly and ran towards the frontcourt.
The Lakers again opted for Kobe to go one-on-one. After repeatedly using the triple threat outside the three-point line, he immediately pulled up for a three-pointer.
"Swish!"
The ball arced beautifully through the air and hit its mark perfectly!
5:4
Kobe continued his hot start from the previous game.
But Tang Long wasn't about to be outdone. He went on to score against Bynum again, this time with a delicate hook shot.
Phil Jackson, seeing this, promptly called a timeout.
"Utilize our overall advantage, don't be too fixated on isolation plays, though I know you're strong at them."
"Kobe, you can conserve your energy for the crucial moments. You'll be needed then."
"Lamar, handle the ball more and orchestrate the offense."
"Luke Walton, when facing LeBron, utilize your shooting ability. Don't play hesitantly!"
Phil Jackson issued a series of tactical instructions.
As a championship coach with nine titles, he clearly didn't take the Cavaliers lightly.
Tang Long was still too young and needed more experience.
Phil Jackson had immense confidence in himself and the Lakers players.
Meanwhile, Mike Brown also instructed LeBron to conserve his energy and unleash it in crunch time.
The timeout ended quickly, and the game resumed.
Fisher brought the ball upcourt and passed it directly to Odom.
The "Magic Man" with his left hand moved to the top of the arc, orchestrating the offense.
Facing Drew Gooden, he used a series of dribble fakes and his speed advantage to drive to the three-point line, feigning a mid-range jumper.
He successfully drew Tang Long for the help defense and then threw a bounce pass to Bynum in the paint.
Bynum, without holding the ball, immediately passed it out to Luke Walton.
Walton adjusted slightly and easily sank the three-pointer.
8:4
"As expected of a championship coach. The Lakers' offense has become much smoother after Phil's timeout!"
"Even Bynum, that big傻大个, can run the offense smoothly now."
"While Walton's skills may not match LeBron's, he has a very stable three-point shot. If he can maintain this touch for the entire game, I think the Lakers will have no problem winning this match."
"This style of play will greatly conserve Kobe's energy, it's a perfect strategy."
"I boldly predict that the Cavaliers will see their winning streak end at the Staples Center!"
Although the commentator's bias was strong, no one objected, as this was, after all, the Lakers' home court.
The ball possession switched. Larry Hughes attempted to drive past Fisher but ultimately passed the ball back to James.
Old Fish was a nightmare for driving guards; his strength was immense, and he couldn't be pushed aside.
James faced Walton, and Tang Long actively stepped up for the screen.
Already an easy matchup against Walton, it became even more effortless with the screen.
James easily drove into the paint. Facing Bynum's help defense, he also threw a bounce pass to Tang Long, who was cutting inside.
Tang Long easily caught the ball and dunked.
The two high-fived in celebration with smiles on their faces.
This scene was captured by countless reporters, etched into history.
The James-Tang combination!
The pre-game rumors of discord between the two in the locker room were dispelled. Anyone could see that the smiles on their faces were genuine.
8:6
The Lakers had fluid tactical offense, and the Cavaliers had the James-Tang combination.
The Lakers' possession. This time, Old Fish brought the ball upcourt.
Upon reaching the frontcourt, he signaled for the team to run a play.
The entire team moved, Kobe ran off the ball, and Bynum set a screen for Odom.
With off-ball screens on both sides, the Cavaliers' defense became chaotic, creating an open look for Odom.
Old Fish delivered a precise pass to Odom, who pulled up for a mid-range jumper from inside the three-point line.
The ball found the net perfectly.
10:6!
Odom's mid-range jumper was his specialty; he rarely missed.
On the sidelines, Mike Brown frowned. Every Lakers player was playing well. It looked like this would be a tough game tonight!