Right after that round, Kobe took the initiative to guard Pierce.
This was the first time Pierce had received simultaneous attention from the OK duo.
Phil Jackson didn't want Pierce to find his shooting touch, so from the first quarter, he had Kobe wear Pierce down.
He believed that the reason Pierce had been so magical in the previous game was that he had already found his rhythm.
With such players, once they find their shooting touch, it's impossible to suppress them.
Tonight, he was determined to nip Pierce's touch in the bud.
Would guarding Pierce wear Kobe out?
Of course, it would.
But Kobe was, after all, a superstar deputy; he didn't need to lead the attack. Thus, focusing his energy on the defensive end was quite normal.
Seeing Kobe come to guard him again, Pierce suddenly felt energized, "What's the matter? Already missing the burning sensation I left on your face? Can't wait?"
Kobe just focused intently on Pierce, without saying a word.
