Chapter 64: Hogging the Spotlight.
At halftime, the Lakers led the Cavaliers 51-45 in a tightly contested game.
Kobe had scored 17 points in the first half, while LeBron racked up 14 points, satisfying fans' expectations for the 23 vs. 24 matchup.
Han Sen also seized his limited opportunities, going 3-for-3 from the field and scoring 7 points.
During halftime, Coach Brown was in his office preparing for the second half.
Halftime breaks typically last 20 minutes— 5 minutes for players to relax, 10 minutes for the coach to strategize, and the final 5 minutes for preparation.
At this moment, someone knocked on his office door.
"Come in," he called out while continuing to organize his materials.
The door opened, and Malone appeared.
"He has something he'd like to say to you," Malone said, stepping aside to reveal Han Sen behind him.
Brown checked the time, knowing Malone and Han were close, and nodded.
Han entered the room, and Malone closed the door behind him.