Gan Guoyang made both free throws, and the Trail Blazers took a good start leading 4:0.
On the other side, Jordan was calm and unhurried, and did not rush to compete with Ah Gan just because the latter had taken the first shot.
Jordan played very much as a team, like a regular shooting guard – receiving, passing, moving, and using his off-ball capabilities to occupy the Trail Blazers' defense, creating opportunities for his teammates.
The Bulls' first basket came from Pippen, who took a mid-range jumper from the right side after receiving a pass from Jordan and made the shot.
The Triangle Offense has a high degree of freedom, which poses quite a challenge for defenders.
Bobby Beelman has always insisted on one-on-one defense against the Bulls – including against Michael Jordan.
From the beginning, Reggie Lewis kept a tight hold on Jordan, following his movements like a shadow.