Strangulation Failed

"Don't get cocky too soon!" Pippen snorted disdainfully as he watched Kobe celebrate so arrogantly.

He refused to believe it! With all the Bulls' core players on the court, could they really not beat Kobe leading a rotation lineup?

In Phil Jackson's eyes, the problem now was not simply whether they could defeat Kobe, but how long Kobe could hold on.

Kobe had made a three-pointer in the first possession, but that was no big deal!

They could just score one back. This Bulls rotation featured the starting core, along with Kukoc, the Magic Johnson of Europe, and Brian Shaw, a guard who was steady in every aspect!

Speaking of Brian Shaw, the Zen Master felt that this kid had been born with a brain made for the Triangle Offense!

Since joining the Bulls at the All-Star break, Brian Shaw had slipped seamlessly into the Triangle Offense, becoming as proficient as Ron Harper!

Rare indeed! The Triangle Offense looked simple, but its variations were incredibly rich. For Brian Shaw to grasp it so quickly was enough to prove that he would become an excellent backup point guard.

Brian Shaw took the ball from Pippen and brought it up the court.

Pippen, Jordan, and Kukoc all had the ability to bring the ball up themselves, yet they willingly handed it over to Brian Shaw.

Because Kobe was guarding Jordan, Dell Curry switched onto Brian Shaw.

Shaw remained calm and composed as he directed his teammates' movement.

"Bang!" Kobe crashed hard into Rodman, while Jordan drifted out beyond the three-point line.

"Not a chance!" Kobe gritted his teeth, shoved Rodman aside, and charged toward Jordan.

At that moment, Jordan suddenly broke into a grin.

He tossed the ball high into the air.

"Boom!" The sound of the rim being violently yanked made