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Shaquille O’Neal vs Kobe Bryant – Christmas Battle (Shaq’s Return To LA)

Christmas Day 2004, the Los Angeles Lakers host the Miami Heat, it also was Shaquille O’Neal’s return to L.A. Shaq’s feud with Kobe Bryant was hitting it’s peak. O’Neal didn’t even look at Kobe’s face once and blocked his shot in the very first play of the game. It was one of the most anticipated games ever in Los Angeles. Shaq eventually fouled out and Kobe ended up with 42 points, but missed the game-winning shot.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mo18RBms76k