Paul passed the ball up to the front court and handed it to Kobe, as the others spread out.
Kobe faced Hansen in a one-on-one at the high post.
Sweat burst from Kobe's forehead; you could fully sense his physical condition.
However, Hansen's jersey was drenched too, not much better off.
Kobe initiated the attack, choosing to stop abruptly and go for a jump shot after facing the basket.
Even though he had more options, his physical strength wouldn't support him in performing more complex offensive moves.
Such a move did not manage to shake Hansen off.
Hansen pressured him to stop the ball.
He tried to use a feint, but consecutive movements only drew Hansen closer to him.
Such feints, like James's glance-at-the-floor fake before a three-pointer, only fooled himself.
In the end, Kobe habitually selected a difficult fadeaway jump shot.
Hansen jumped along to interfere.
