"Mike Brown, do something! You're letting Han score too much!" Barkley was getting anxious.
"Charles, if you admit defeat now, I'll let you wear shorts while you run away," O'Neal laughed heartily.
"The game has four quarters; you're getting cocky too early," Barkley had already forgotten his own previous boastfulness.
"The Grizzlies are winning tonight, that's the experience talking from five NBA champions."
Barkley's face puffed up with annoyance; he couldn't stand it when O'Neal acted like he'd die if he didn't mention those five championships.
Kobe finally scored in the next round; he chose the simplest play, catching the ball in an off-ball movement and making a tough shot against Allen.
Allen was really strong at dodging screens, but even the strongest defenders have a timing mismatch, which gave Kobe the chance to shoot.
And Allen's height limited his defensive capabilities, allowing Kobe to turn the offense into a direct comparison of talent.