Snatching the Torch!

"Won! The Lakers took Game 4!"

"On this red land of Chicago, the Lakers created a miracle! Kobe created a miracle!"

"They won in overtime, and Kobe's brilliance was beyond doubt! Seventy-nine points, a new playoff scoring record! He broke the record Michael set last year!"

"Two players pushing each other to greatness! Without Kobe, there would be no Michael like this! Kobe made Michael stronger! Without Michael, Kobe likewise would never have delivered this kind of performance in the Finals!"

"That's what a great opponent does! They made each other stronger!"

"Kobe Bryant took 45 shots! Made 28! Eight of 17 from three! Fifteen of 16 from the line! Seventy-nine points, nine rebounds, three assists, five steals, two blocks, and five turnovers!"

"Michael Jordan took 47 shots! Made 29! Four of 10 from three! Fifteen of 15 from the line! Seventy-seven points, 11 rebounds, two assists, one steal, and four turnovers!"

"A legendary game! Two legendary players! This was basketball at its absolute peak!"

This was a game that changed the course of basketball.

The players on the court still did not know just how enormous a sensation this game had caused around the world.

It was greater than anyone could have imagined.

Kobe and the Lakers players celebrated wildly on Chicago soil, while some Bulls fans in the arena began applauding in tribute.

Such a great opponent— even Chicago fans believed Kobe was the greatest opponent of Michael's career.

"Kobe deserved this win."

"They're both legends!"

Kobe and Jordan embraced in acknowledgment.

"Old man, I stole your torch."

"Hmph." Jordan gave a prideful snort, then turned and left the court.

A loss was a loss!

Although the two had delivered one of the greatest duels in history, Jordan was still dissatisfied!

He had lost to Kobe!

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