Chapter 177: Go Beyond.
In the second half, Kobe scored 20 points, but the Grizzlies outscored the Lakers 46-38, ultimately winning 104-96.
The Grizzlies dominated inside with their twin towers.
Marc Gasol posted a double-double with 23 points and 13 rebounds, while Randolph added 19 points and 9 rebounds.
Han Sen's performance was unremarkable, with 20 points, 4 rebounds, and 6 assists, mostly scored in the second half like Kobe.
The turning point came down to Chris Paul. After scoring 18 points and 5 assists in the first half, he managed only 2 points and 3 assists in the second half, along with 3 turnovers.
Paul barely attacked once Han Sen started guarding him in the second half, but his drop in performance was puzzling.
At the post-game press conference, the Grizzlies, as the visiting team, went first.
Han Sen and Marc Gasol attended together.
"This was a classic Grizzlies win. In the second half, we defeated Kobe as a team," Han Sen remarked, setting the tone for the game.
A reporter asked a key question: "After you switched onto CP3 in the second half, his performance noticeably declined. How did you manage that?"
"I didn't do much," Han Sen replied. "And I think your assessment is a bit off—CP3 is a great player. He knows when to get the ball to the hottest hand on the team."