However, to really push the Pacers to the edge, the next game was the most crucial.
Only if they reached a tie at 2-2 could they stand on the same starting line as the Pacers...
No!
As the team that had won two consecutive games, the Lakers would certainly be in a better position regarding morale.
At that point, all the pressure would surge towards the Pacers.
The Los Angeles media were eagerly anticipating such an outcome.
The fourth game of the Finals soon arrived.
Kobe's expression was firmer than ever.
In this game, the Pacers changed their formation from the start, no longer allowing Yao Ming the chance to handle the ball one-on-one under the basket.
After watching Yao Ming teach in the paint for three games, Rick Carlisle decided to give a thumbs up:
Yao Ming, you're awesome!
And then he completely stripped Yao Ming of the opportunity for one-on-one plays.
The Pacers decided to test Yao's passing ability, as well as the scoring ability of the other Lakers players.
