The layup was called an offensive foul by Sabonis, equivalent to a turnover. His breakthrough was too straightforward.
George Karl also stood up from the bench, knowing the Supersonics were in trouble and was ready to call a timeout.
But the ball was with the Trail Blazers, and with a backcourt throw-in, Lewis used Ah Gan's screen to break through, then immediately passed the ball back.
Gan Guoyang received the ball at the top of the arc and directly shot a three-pointer, scoring!
10:17, the Trail Blazers widened the gap to 7 points. Karl called a timeout.
At such times, the Supersonics relied heavily on Ricky Pierce.
But Pierce hadn't got going in the first quarter yet, and he was having a hard time even getting the ball.
Mario Ely stuck to Pierce like a piece of gum, making him uncomfortable.
The timeout couldn't change this situation; tonight, Ely was destined to keep an eye on Pierce.
After all, Pierce wasn't Jordan; being hounded, it was hard for him to break free.
