Subsequently, Gan Guoyang was called for an offensive foul on the offensive end, bringing him to 5 fouls.
Amidst the overwhelming boos from Seattle fans, the Trail Blazers lost again 104 to 108, a 4-point difference.
The series was tied 2-2, and the Supersonics became the first Western Conference team in four seasons to win two playoff games against the Trail Blazers.
After this game, the "quick defeat theory" once again dominated the media.
"The end of the Trail Blazers is imminent."
"The death knell for Portland has already sounded."
"Is the dynasty finally crumbling? The young Seattle people will be the terminators."
"In 1978, the Seattle SuperSonics ended the Portland Trail Blazers' dynastic dreams. Now, will Seattle people once again shatter the Trail Blazers' dynasty?"
In the Northwest Region, discussions about the Supersonics and the Trail Blazers were everywhere.
On television, radio, magazines, newspapers, people spoke freely.
