Kobe Vs. Shaq 1st MEETING X-mas 2004 #kobebryant #shaq #christmas #xmas #nba #nbashorts #shorts

The Kobe Bryant-Shaquille O'Neal breakup in the mid-2000s was the biggest story of the decade. Since Christmas is around the corner, let's look back at the duo's first matchup against each other on Christmas Day in 2004. Before the game, Shaq was asked about Kobe attacking at the hoop, Shaq responded by saying, "He’s a Corvette, I’m a brick wall." Shaq's Miami Heat entered the game with a 21-7 record, while Kobe's Lakers struggled to reach 14-11. In the game, Shaq famously ignored Kobe before the tip, and Kobe responded with 42 points. As for Shaq, he scored 24, but most importantly, left with a 104-102 overtime victory for the Heat.