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First off, Kidd Robb, Scottie Pippen got shut down a lot during the Bulls run. Thats what made all those Knicks/Bulls series so competitive was the fact he never managed to show up.
Secondly, you keep talking about Kobe Bryant like he's the second option. Shaq is getting the ball early because the Lakers have such an advantage down low. But Kobe has basically mailed in the first half in all the Lakers wins, passed the ball around, and then just killed anybody standing in front of him in the second half. Kobe Bryant is the best offensive player in the NBA. He may have his off nights, but any theory that includes " close down on Bryant" is pretty much nonsense.
The Wolves have no one who can guard Kobe. The Wolves have no one who can slow down Shaq, fouls or no fouls. And KG is getting no calls; I don't know if that's because Maone's such a vet or because the Lakers are being more agressive or what. But it's a fact. KG is getting no love from the refs. Minnesota is getting thoroughly dominated in every aspect of the game. And if Szerbiak wasn't shoting the rock so well, these last two games would've been ugly.
Basically, I'd be surprised if this comes back to L.A.
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