Reborn in 96, I started by taking charge of the Dallas Mavericks.

Scoring eight points in a row at the start, Kobe announced his strong comeback with his actions.

Jerry Stackhouse simply couldn't stop Kobe, even when he called in his teammates to double-team him, he still couldn't stop Kobe from scoring.

Who would have thought that Kobe, who had been silent for almost a month, would suddenly explode in this game?

After seeing Kobe score three consecutive baskets, the 76ers' head coach did not rush to call a timeout, but instead decided to observe further.

At that moment, he still held onto a sliver of hope, thinking that Kobe's performance was just a flash in the pan.

With the 76ers in possession, Iverson continued to call for a pick-and-roll from Coleman, and the other 76ers players began to run around the two players.

In Chen Fang's memory, ever since Iverson came to the Philadelphia 76ers, no matter who the head coach was, their tactics were always very simple.

The offense revolves around Iverson, who decides whether to attack himself or pass the ball to his teammates.

This situation became particularly evident during the 01-02 season.

01-02赛季，76人更是变成了1攻4防的体系。

However, it was 96, and the 76ers hadn't become so extreme yet. In addition to Iverson, the team also had an All-Star caliber scorer like Coleman.

But Chen Fang believes that defeating the 76ers is not difficult. As long as Coleman is neutralized, Iverson alone cannot defeat the Mavericks.

Moreover, Coleman's opponent was the future DPOY, Ben Wallace.

After Iverson and Coleman set a pick-and-roll, the ball was passed back to Coleman, who, seeing that Ben Wallace wasn't closing in, opted for a mid-range shot.

But as soon as he made his move, he saw a dark figure pounce on him.

Although Ben Wallace couldn't completely block the ball, he did disrupt its trajectory.

Big Z grabbed the rebound and made a long pass to Kobe, who was making a fast break, and the Mavericks' counterattack began.

Only Allen Iverson on the 76ers roster could keep up with Kobe's speed.

Even though Kobe started first, Iverson still managed to overtake him.

This marked the first head-to-head matchup between the two in this game, with the top pick facing off against the second pick.

"I won't let you pass!"

Iverson smiled slightly and said confidently.

"is it?"

Kobe smiled slightly, then lowered his center of gravity, bent his right leg, swayed his shoulder, and leaned forward, as if to break through to the right.

At this moment, Iverson's attention was focused on Kobe. Seeing Kobe's movement, he subconsciously took a step to his left, trying to block Kobe's path to the basket.

It was this small gesture that allowed Kobe to capitalize on the time difference.

Kobe immediately ducked and dribbled at high speed, pulling the ball from his right hand to his left, while simultaneously shifting his weight from right to left with a crossover step.

Iverson was stunned by Kobe's skillful move and stood there for a moment. Kobe also broke through Iverson's defense and easily made a layup!

Crossover!

Iverson stopped defending because Kobe used his signature crossover dribble to get past him right in front of him.

Iverson, who was an expert in this area, knew very well that after Kobe completed this move, he would no longer be able to defend him.

If you insist on defending against it, you'll only incur a foul for nothing, and if Kobe manages to score a 2+1, it'll be even more of a loss.

Changing direction in advance is not difficult; many people know how to do it.

But why is it called Iverson's signature move? The reason is actually quite simple.

First of all, Iverson was short, had a low center of gravity, and was fast, making it difficult for defenders to keep up with him.

Secondly, Iverson had solid fundamentals and outstanding dribbling skills with both hands, making him truly exceptional.

Finally, when Iverson made a crossover dribble, the angle was large and the movement was realistic, so the defender had no idea which direction he would drive from.

Therefore, on the court, you can always see Iverson easily score by using an extremely simple crossover to get past the defender.

That's why Iverson was surprised when Kobe used this move.

While not 100% identical, Kobe Bryant's resemblance is quite striking.

After Kobe scored, he paused briefly as he passed Iverson and said something.

"I've passed."

After saying that, he left without looking back.

At this moment, Iverson's fighting spirit was also ignited.

……

"Crossover! Kobe actually used Iverson's signature move and broke through Iverson to score. This scene is absolutely thrilling!"

"Not only that, Kobe scored all of the Mavericks' points in the opening minutes, he has already scored 10 points!"

The commentators at the scene were already shouting excitedly.

During the 76ers' offense, Iverson set a pick-and-roll with Jerry Stackhouse, bringing Kobe back to the basket.

He couldn't swallow his pride after being beaten by Kobe, and he wanted to get revenge in person.

"That move you used just now was pretty good, but it's still a bit lacking compared to mine!"

After Iverson said that, he immediately started moving.

Compared to Kobe's early crossover, Iverson's movements were faster and more exaggerated, making them harder to defend against.

In the end, Kobe could only watch Iverson's retreating figure as he put the ball into the basket.

However, Kobe was not discouraged; he knew far more than Iverson did.

Possession changes, Mavericks attack.

Nash slowly advanced the ball.

The run-and-gun tactic does not require the entire game to be played at a fast pace. Instead, it combines fast and slow, using a combination of feints and real attacks to keep the opponent guessing.

The 76ers scored and retreated in time, denying the Mavericks any fast break opportunities. At this point, they can slow down a bit.

Nash dribbled past half-court and immediately looked for Kobe.

Kobe scored 10 points in a row, he was on fire, and giving him the ball was undoubtedly the right choice.

But when Nash looked at Kobe, he shook his head, indicating that Nash should organize the offense himself.

Nash observed for a while and found that Jerry Stackhouse was sticking to Kobe tightly, and no matter how Kobe tried to get away, he wouldn't leave him.

This is understandable, given Kobe's current hot streak; it's normal to tighten up defense on him.

Nash then called for Big Z to provide cover, and at the same time Peja saw Nash's gesture and started moving to his position.

Peja got an open shot by making a run, but unfortunately his touch wasn't warmed up yet, and the ball hit the rim and missed.

The Mavericks failed to grab the offensive rebound, and the 76ers launched a fast break.

Iverson took the lead with the ball, and Kobe was close behind him.

Unfortunately, Iverson was incredibly fast. Despite the Mavericks' relentless pursuit, he pulled off a full-court coast-to-coast drive and successfully scored.

10:8

The Mavericks are currently leading by 2 points!

The game was so close after only two minutes, which was something no one had expected before the match.

The two teams then engaged in a fierce back-and-forth battle.

You score a goal, I score a goal.

You deliver a hot pot meal, I'll deliver a steal.

Seeing that the score was not widening, Chen Fang called a timeout first!