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Mostly becuase of plot. He also controlled the fight because he thought of plan way before their second confrontation. Shikamaru has quick reaction speed though I'll give him that but in no way fast in general. I mean he did dodge Kakuzu's attack at point blank range, assuming since we didn't see exactly what happened when Kakuzu appeared behind him. You can't honestly believe that Shikamaru has the same speed as Kakashi and Asuma. That's trying to give more credit than he deserved.