I initially thought he came on to stretch the floor, but unexpectedly, he came on for Hack-a-Shaq! That's when the Lakers realized that their opponent already committed three fouls before!
Moreover, Kenny Smith, being a seasoned veteran, wouldn't make Hack-a-Shaq that simple; he resorted to the most maddening foul - a shove without a confrontation!
A clear taunt, but since he's targeting Hack-a-Shaq and is somewhat of a well-known veteran, the referee only called a regular foul!
Although Zhang Hao's indifferent face helped calm O'Neal at the free-throw line, his usual poor shooting touch combined with the frustration from Kenny Anderson's shove, ruined it...!
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Initially, the Lakers held a substantial advantage but encountered Hack-a-Shaq tactics.
Initially, the Lakers managed to contain Anfernee Hardaway well, but Anfernee Hardaway began playing solo, ignoring everything else.
