Kings vs. Lakers Coach's Edge
The Kings will try to counter Shaquille O'Neal's size and strength by bringing Vlade Divac away from the basket. Divac has a nice outside shot, and Shaq has to respect him when he pops out. That will open up the interior for guys like Chris Webber to cash in.
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(A) Chris Webber (4) and Vlade Divac (21) start outside to get the Lakers' big guys out of the paint. Jason Williams (55) dribbles off a Webber screen and looks to dribble-penetrate on the left side.
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(B) Divac (21) slides down the backside and into the short corner off a staggered double from Corliss Williamson (34) and Nick Anderson (25). Divac's touch forces Shaq to fight through the screens. If he doesn't, Divac knocks down the short jumper every time.
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