Kukoc passes the ball to Jordan. Jordan turns, jumps, leans back for a mid-range shot…
It's in!
38 to 34, tonight's game has already seen explosive offense from both teams.
The Lakers are on the offensive. Van Exel pushes forward quickly. When he reaches a step beyond the opponent's three-point line, seeing the increasingly aggressive defense, and with 30 seconds left on the shot clock, he decisively stops a meter beyond the top arc for a shot!
Going for a quick strike!
This is exactly what Van Exel is often criticized for, but without this aspect, he wouldn't be him. Occasionally, it leads to surprises, like now!
Van Exel hits a showy three-pointer!
37 to 38, with 28 seconds left in the first quarter, the Lakers have reduced the gap to just 1 point!
Theoretically, each side still has a shot opportunity!
During this time, the Bulls didn't slow down; they maintained a normal pace, continued with the triangle offense, and Jordan once again scored on a turnaround fadeaway.
