Early in the game, the Los Angeles Lakers started with five players, Shaquille O'Neal, Elden Campbell, Eddie Jones, Kobe Bryant, and Nick Van Exel.
The Utah Jazz, inside giants Greg Ostertag, Shuangsha Karl Malone, John Stockton, Jeff Hornacek's three-pointer and defensive titan Brian Russell partnered on the outside.
In midfield jumpers, Shaquille O'Neal rarely doesn't have a height advantage at this link, but his incredible bounce and jump speed have seen Greg Ostertag serve only as a foil for Shaq.
It was the first time the Los Angeles Lakers had attacked possession. In every game of the season, the Lakers have almost always started with Shark O'Neal's low singles, and tonight was no exception!
The '90s were an era when giant Centers ran rampant, but very few people could match Shaquille O'Neal's size in center position.
And Greg Ostertag is one of the rarest, so an image like the wwe immediately sparked the enthusiasm of the entire Staples Center!
Shaquille O'Neal catches the ball with his back and dribbles!
The energetic Greg Osttag took a half step back! The great shark used force several times in a row, but he still didn't push Utah Roshan into attack range!
Karl Malone saw the best time and stepped up to the doubles team!
O'Neal's great shark, which is used to being flanked, is not daunted either. He knows there must be a void if there is flanked. The ball is passed to the outside line.
Nick Van Exel made the breakthrough after receiving the ball, and John Stockton, who was shorter than him, took top spot. He was forced to stop his opponent just one step down the three-point line, but he could only score. ball!
Eddie Jones also seems a little embarrassed in his defense against Brian Russell, because after all, Brian Russell was the top 3D of the era!
With only 5 seconds left in the foul, the ball is back in Kobe's hands!
Jeff Hornacek lowered his center of gravity to rock bottom, but Kobe's horrific range still got through space, two dribble moves, and a jump shot!
But Kobe just took off, but he found that the ball in his hand had been thrown!
Deviant core strength allowed Kobe to return the ball in the air, push with both hands, the ball hit the board, and the rebound was won by Karl Malone!
Whatever the situation throws the ball, this is the nature of a striker...
The Utah Jazz attacked, and they hit Nick Van Exel very painfully, and he bit John Stockton right away too!
But John Stockton, looking a little thin, used a simple dribble, and was always able to play down Nick Van Exel's pressure.
Coming into the Lakers at halftime, Utah Shuangsha also showed household skills in the first offense. As soon as John Stockton looked up, Karl Malone moved from a low post to set the sail.
Nick Van Exel and Elden Campbell are very jealous of the Utah Shuangsha pick-and-roll. They both thought that the pick-and-roll of the two men was a bit tricky. These are just John Stockton assists and Karl Malone scores.
Driven by this kind of psychology, both Nick Van Exel and Elden Campbell placed their defensive focus on Karl Malone.
John Stockton dribbled horizontally and Karl Malone leaned in too fast. John Stockton received the ball and made a stance to hit the ball. Karl Malone did not stand still. Pick and roll, but run straight to the basket!
Karl Malone's position was right in the middle of Nick Van Exel and Elden Campbell who also turned around and prepared to chase!
But John Stockton just pulled the ball back that almost slipped out of his hand, and an unobserved long-range two-pointer hit the ball!
The reason why the Utah pick-and-roll became Megatron's ultimate move across the league is that the change made the opponent difficult to understand. John Stockton's team brain can always read defenses to make the most accurate judgments!
Sitting on the bench, Michael Udin carefully observed the situation on the field. The Los Angeles Lakers offense and defense was severely limited by the Utah Jazz.
Shaquille O'Neal's shot percentage in combat can only be kept at 50%, which is a remarkable performance for the average All-Star player.
O'Neal's shark hit all three balls by tripping and tripping, and there was no rainbow-like momentum going downwind.
The other four players on the field had possession spread, but they all made zero for two shots and one for three.
Overall, the Los Angeles Lakers offense feels very stifling.
On the other hand, the Utah Jazz, driven by the brains of John Stockton, the attack of the whole team is very smooth!
Nearly all Jazz tactics are derivatives of Utah's two-handed pick-and-roll. Two snipers, Jeff Hornacek and Brian Russell, also put great pressure on the Lakers' perimeter defense. Gray inside. Ostertag's finishing ability should not be underestimated.
Nick Van Exel is all about defending John Stock, because he really doesn't know what his dribbling opponent is thinking.
Karl Malone in fine form tonight Before Michael Udin came on the pitch, he used his eight points to add three assists for John Stockton.
When John Stockton was denied an assist, Karl Malone caused Elden Campbell to make two free throws.
Michael Udin was not substituted for six and a half minutes of technical time. With four minutes remaining in the first quarter, Elden Campbell missed a second foul on Karl Malone and was forced to leave.
Before taking to the field, Delmar Harris grabbed his shoulder and admitted to being alone.
"Karl Malone was in good form today, you have to control the number of fouls you make.
You must ensure that you are not sent off during periods when Elden Campbell is not on the pitch. "
The face of coach Delmar Harris was not good, because Karl Malone, who averaged 27 points per game, appeared far above average in the first quarter. If nothing else, tonight is the night of the Karl Malone explosion.
"Understood, coach!"
Michael Udin replied with good momentum, but he also understood that today's fight was indeed difficult.