On April 25, 1993, the Trail Blazers played their final regular season game in Seattle.
Since the outcome would no longer affect the final standings, the Trail Blazers didn't play their main lineup, opting to use substitutes instead.
Sabonis and Petrović, who were dealing with injuries, were not on the roster, staying in Portland to recuperate and prepare for the playoffs.
Gan Guoyang, known as a model worker and business pioneer in Portland, naturally did not miss the final game.
However, to ensure Gan Guoyang received ample rest, Beelman only let him play three quarters before taking him out.
Supersonics coach George Karl, however, did not withdraw his main players, continuing to let Payton, Kemp, and Rice stay on the court to widen the score as much as possible.
No matter the outcome of the game, the Trail Blazers would secure the second spot in the Western Conference, only behind the Phoenix Suns.
