After the break between quarters, the Spurs immediately went on a 5-0 run. First, Ginobili stole the ball from Kobe and passed it to Parker on the counterattack, who then scored with a layup. Then Kaman took a mid-range shot and missed, and having dashed to the right corner baseline to receive the ball, Ginobili turned and hit a three-pointer.
100 to 95, the Spurs overtook the Lakers by 1 point!
Fortunately, Kobe soon posted up low on Ginobili, turned around, and made a layup facing Duncan's collapsing help defense, drawing a foul from Duncan and making the free throw. The Lakers reclaimed the lead at 102 to 100, steadying their position.
This shot disrupted the Spurs' momentum, but the Lakers' goal of launching a surge to expand their advantage at the beginning of the final quarter was shattered, forcing the two teams into another tug-of-war.
During this period, each team had a player playing a crucial role - Kobe and Duncan.
