After Gilmore came on the court, he immediately delivered a huge block to Jabbar.
The Old Train had calculated his timing well, using his years of experience against Jabbar to block the shot known as the most difficult to cover—the Sky Hook.
Firstly, Jabbar had aged, slowing his reaction; secondly, he was ambushed by the Old Train, going through his routine and finding his process had been figured out.
After blocking Jabbar, Gan Guoyang rushed out from the side, grabbed the ball.
Gan Guoyang didn't pause or pass; instead, he pushed the ball rapidly down the court himself for a fast break.
The Lakers' defense retreated quickly, but it must be noted that their transition defense wasn't as solid as it had been during Riley's era.
This was the price paid for Nelson's loosening of the team's reins.
