Suns playbook: Penny cashes in
Coach's Edge
When Anfernee Hardaway is hot, the Suns are tough to beat. But against L.A., Penny might meet his match. Kobe Bryant rates as one of the league's best defenders and best scorers. The matchup between these two will provide the best theater of the series.
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(A) The backcourt of Jason Kidd (32) and Hardaway (1) is as good as any in the league. Penny has the size to go inside, but the shot to hit from the perimeter. Here, Hardaway works off a back screen from Shawn Marion (31) and cuts to the basket. |
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(B) Kidd (32) looks inside for Hardaway (1), but if he's not open, Kidd enters it to Marion (31). Hardaway continues his circuit off a pair of screens. When Penny gets the dime and knocks down the jumper, the Suns are tough to beat.
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