In the first quarter, Kobe showed his change.
The first quarter was almost over; Kobe only took three shots.
This situation has happened before. When the media criticized Kobe for being too selfish, he would deliberately not take shots, then watch the Lakers lose, using this childish way to tell the world: You sure as hell need me to take shots.
But now, Kobe wasn't deliberately underperforming.
Even though he didn't shoot, he provided three assists and actively participated in the help defense against Roger.
Steve Nash controlled the whole scene, showcasing a beautiful offense in the defense during the playoffs.
Kobe's delegation of power and the main control of the Lakers made the Lakers' offense unstoppable. They effectively avoided the tough set offense, avoiding bruising battles with the Warriors' wings, using defense and counters to control the entire court, completely drawing the game into an attacking rhythm.
