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"Kobe had a hard time shooting over Prince" - Phil Jackson didn't expect Tayshaun to bother Kobe in 2004 Finals

The Detroit Pistons were labeled as underdogs in the 2004 NBA Finals against the Los Angeles Lakers. The Pistons were a solid ...
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"Nothing he could do defensively" - Why Billups had a 'cynical little smile' when Kobe guarded him in the '04 Finals

Kobe Bryant earned notoriety as one of the most fearsome defenders of his generation. However, he didn't scare Chauncey Billups one bit during the battle between the Los Angeles Lakers and Detroit ...