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In the 1991 NBA Finals, the Bulls' series against the Lakers shifted decisively in Game 2 when Chicago switched to a smaller lineup. Which Lakers center did Phil Jackson's adjustment primarily neutralize?
Answer
Vlade Divac
Phil Jackson responded to the Lakers' size advantage by going small, using Pippen on the perimeter and attacking the paint, which effectively neutralized the young Vlade Divac, who had been giving Chicago trouble as the Lakers' starting center.
💡 Did you know?
Michael Jordan wore #23 partly because it was half of his older brother Larry's #45—a childhood tribute that became the most iconic number in basketball.
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- nba
- chicago-bulls
- 1991-nba-finals
- basketball
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