Su Wan's precise anticipation and steal had just widened the gap to 9 points.
The Lakers reached a critical possession.
If they didn't score this time, with the deficit reaching more than 10 points, the game would turn considerably passive for them.
Everyone knew to whom the ball would be given in such a possession, including Su Wan.
He kept fighting for position in front of Kobe, who didn't back down, trying his best to keep Su Wan behind him.
Their movements had grown so intense that even the referees on the sidelines couldn't help but grip their whistles tightly.
Seeing that he could not shake Su Wan off, Kobe simply moved toward Fisher, who craftily ran towards Su Wan, setting for Kobe a "Vallejo Barrier." The referee glanced at the point difference and restrained himself.
Blowing the whistle now would be the end for the Lakers.
Kobe finally got the ball, facing Su Wan, he had to admit that this guy could no longer be treated as a newcomer.
