KC Jones might be old-school, but his emphasis on details, defense, and discipline often powers through in the playoffs.
Thus, the Trail Blazers didn't have an easy time at home against the Supersonics in the first game of the series.
With a roster of young players, the bold and unafraid Supersonics, comprised of Gary Payton, Shawn Kemp, and Glen Rice, formed a youthful iron trio.
Through their disciplined playing and savvy in-game performance, they tangled with the seasoned Trail Blazers in the first half, ending the half almost evenly matched, with the Trail Blazers leading by only 2 points.
In the third quarter, just when everyone thought the Trail Blazers would surge ahead and take the game from the Supersonics, the Supersonics withstood the pressure and used aggressive defense to disrupt the Trail Blazers' offense.
Tonight, apart from Ah Gan, the other Trail Blazers were off their offensive game.
