He first made a signature turn-around fadeaway to score the first basket after halftime.
Then followed up by crashing into the three-point line to grab an offensive long rebound after a missed shot from the outside, and immediately pulled up for a mid-range jumper to add another two points.
A 20-year career honed his elite mid-range skills, keeping his scoring ability intact even as his physical prowess declined.
He even completed a tough 2+1 after a breakthrough.
Kobe scored 8 points in just two and a half minutes.
His eyes were filled with nothing but cold determination.
At this moment, fans felt that the king of Los Angeles, the Black Mamba they needed most, was back!
The Lakers steadied themselves for a moment, but the score didn't close in.
Because Hansen was still scoring.
When Hansen, from beyond the three-point line, faked Delavadova into jumping and then dashed into the paint to throw down a dunk over Frye, Lakers fans were in despair.
