Moreover, the statistics couldn't fully reflect his impact—he made Howard extremely uncomfortable on both offense and defense.
After all, Howard was just a rough player who relied on his physique. Once he lost his physical advantage, he was like a giant blue-collar worker.
Without surprises, Hansen had to prepare for the upcoming final.
After Game 1, the media devoted a considerable amount of coverage to O'Neal's performance.
The headline read: "Big Shark's Fourth Spring."
His first spring was in Los Angeles, his second in Miami, his third in Phoenix, and although his fourth did not last a season, it shone in the playoffs.
Since his return, O'Neal's form had been red-hot; as long as he got possession, he never disappointed.
It was no exaggeration to say that Cavaliers had eliminated Celtics in the previous round primarily because of Hansen, with O'Neal sharing the spotlight with James at least equally.
Then came Game 2, and O'Neal couldn't get the ball.
