Armstrongs Mind Games

In the past Lance has played mind games with his rivals, did he do it again on Stage 15??

I’ve watched the stage about 8 times and one thing stands out, On the second last climb Azevedo was with him and they were on the wheel of Vino et al, he then motioned to the Ace that he needed a drink and withing seconds Basso attacked, LA jumped after Basso and Ullrich and never looked back.

Was this another ‘game’ if so very well played. Thoughts