Chapter 179: See You in Memphis.
"Mike Brown, do something! You're letting Han score too much!" Barkley said, sounding a bit desperate.
"Charles, if you surrender now, I'll let you keep your shorts on when you go streaking," Shaq laughed.
"There are four quarters in a game; you're celebrating too early." Barkley seemed to have forgotten his previous smug attitude.
"The Grizzlies have this in the bag tonight. That's the wisdom of a five-time NBA champion."
Barkley puffed up, clearly irritated—he couldn't stand it when Shaq kept bringing up those five rings as if his life depended on it.
In the next possession, Kobe Bryant finally scored, choosing the simplest play: he ran off the ball, caught it, and shot over Tony Allen's tight defense.
Allen was excellent at navigating screens, but even he couldn't eliminate every gap, giving Kobe just enough space to release his shot.
Allen's height limited his defensive reach, turning Kobe's attack into a direct display of talent.
Though Allen's defense surprised him, Kobe showcased his elite adaptability.
When Han Sen drove with the ball next, Kobe left Allen to double-team him.
Just as Barkley was about to praise Kobe's move, he had to swallow his words because Han didn't back down. He advanced, pushing the ball forward in a quick, 'split the trap' move!