Magic Johnson had to admit at this moment that the Lakers and the Trail Blazers were no longer on the same level.
In the fourth game, the Trail Blazers still weren't in great form, while the Lakers continued to showcase beautiful offensive plays. Johnson hadn't given up hope for victory.
In the first half, they once led the Trail Blazers by 11 points, and as the fourth quarter began, they were still ahead by 7 points.
But in the fourth quarter, the Trail Blazers slowly chipped away at the lead with their methodical and efficient offense combined with detailed and near-perfect tenacious defense.
Under the Princeton System, the Trail Blazers exuded an unhurried elegance, which was something Carell always emphasized, saying, "Slow is fast."
The calm and steady style of the Trail Blazers highlighted the anxiety of the Lakers; they wanted to win this game and didn't want the series to end in Los Angeles.
