As professional players, Big Bird and Jordan see much more than the surrounding audience.
It's the first time they've seen a sense of powerlessness in the Magician.
At positions 2-4, each position is inferior to the opponent, the gap is too big.
Although Gerald Wilkins doesn't score as much as Byron Scott, his defense is much stronger. He starts over the still capable 20-point-per-game Vandevich, relying on his rough defense, to help relieve Zhang Yang's pressure.
Oakley, considered a deluxe version of AC Green, plays just as fiercely and even tougher.
Ewing... Daddy of the night!
If Sky Hook hadn't retired, even if he only played for 20 minutes, the Lakers would still have a fighting chance.
Sky Hook's static physical condition was too superior, 218 cm in height, 228 cm wingspan, 120 kg weight. Asking him to take on the role of pre-retirement Duncan would be a bit much, but the Lakers' inside wouldn't be poked around by Ewing.
