Chapter 63: I Just Turned 21.
After the opening ceremony, the starting lineups for both teams were announced.
Cavaliers: Mo Williams, Han Sen, LeBron James, Cunningham, O'Neal
Lakers: Fisher, Kobe, Artest, Pau Gasol, Bynum
Bynum tipped the ball back to the Lakers' half, officially starting the Christmas game.
The Lakers advanced to the frontcourt, with Kobe immediately backing down Han Sen in the high post.
Kobe's intent to school Han was clear to the whole world.
Han Sen, mentally prepared, assumed a defensive stance in advance.
Once Fisher cleared the strong side by cutting to the basket, Kobe initiated his offense.
He started with a post-up move.
Han Sen had already matched up against top scorers like Durant and Pierce, so he had some experience with this move.
But he quickly felt that Kobe was different.