Chapter 43 Yang's Strategy

The game started on time.

As always, Bill Schonely sat on the sideline introducing the starting lineups for both teams.

Due to a cold and fever, Hornacek sat out this game, and Beelman boldly used the recently well-performing Petrović as a starter.

This was Petrović's first time starting an NBA game, and his match-up was none other than Michael Jordan.

Besides Petrović, the Trail Blazers lineup still consisted of Ah Gan, Thompson, Porter, and Kossie.

The Trail Blazers had been in good health overall for the past few seasons, with players enduring through many games.

This durability stemmed from the team's excellent injury management, new training programs, and the use of charter flights for away games.

The Bulls' starting lineup included Michael Jordan, John Paxson, Scottie Pippen, Bill Cartwright, and Horace Grant.