1. Kobe running the point most of the time. Nash playing more like a SG role
because he is a great spot-up shooter.
2. Reducing Howard's postup plays.
3. Running less Nash/Howard p&r but more Kobe/Gasol p&r. We can even see
Gasol/Howard p&r in the high post with Gasol mostly being the passer.
4. Nash guarding the least offensive threat in the opponent team.
5. Reducing the pace and running half court offense most of the time.
6. Kobe's isolation play is more effective when he is looking to draw double
team and pass rather than finishing.
and last...
Kobe is happy because of Nash's sacrifice and Howard being pussy.
