But the Kings chose such a defense, and the teammates didn't find it strange at all. Zhang Hao realized the difference between the playoffs and the regular season just one second after the game timer started.
Both being California teams, they faced each other four times in the regular season, but the Kings never defended like this in the regular season!
Tactical fouls are a plan allowed within the rules.
The Lakers fell into a half-court battle. After being fouled by a tactic, Zhang Hao, without much expression, invested in the offense, faced the defense from Billy Owens, who the Kings exchanged for Walter Williams from the Heat after the All-Star weekend.
They have been opponents many times, with Brooklyn Nets once, the Lakers versus the Heat twice, the Lakers versus the Kings twice, Owens is already very familiar with Zhang Hao's playing characteristics.
