Dirk Nowitzki’s been spitting out the same Kobe scouting report for years, which is understandable when you recall that Nowitzki was part of a Dallas team that Bryant once lit up for 62 points.
"Nothing's changed," Dirk said Tuesday night as he readied for Wednesday's Game 2, unmoved by the sight of Bryant coming up empty on three straight possessions -- including a pretty good look at that potential game winner -- in Game 1's final 20 seconds.
"I've repeatedly said he's the best player in the world. There's nothing he can't do. I would say there's no shot he can't make."