In the last minute of the first half, the Pacers took the initiative.
However, just as the buzzer sounded, Kobe hit a three-point shot, allowing the Lakers to enter the second half with a 54 to 52 lead, a two-point advantage.
Barkley, watching the Pacers being passive the entire night, couldn't help saying, "The Lakers might actually win tonight!"
Right after he said that, during the crucial third quarter, the Pacers decisively switched tactics and, starting from 2:23, directly went with a "Small Lineup" to counter the Lakers.
Yao continued to demonstrate the performance expected of a top-tier center until 7:34 remained in the third quarter.
You see, by that time tonight, he had already scored 25 points!
His performance could not be described as anything less than outstanding.
Moreover, with those 25 points, Yao was also the highest scorer on the Lakers side.
Kobe had only scored 20 points.
He had given it his all!
Next, it was all eyes on Kobe…
