This reminded the reporters of the first Media Day of the season, when Big Ben emphatically stated at the press conference, "You'll soon know, I'm the best guardian beside Roger."
He was deeply obsessed with protecting Roger.
Karl Malone was thrilled when he heard that Big Ben would start tonight's game.
Exactly, it was as if what he wished for happened!
The thing that annoyed Malone the most in G1 was that the damn shorty played too little, not giving Malone enough chances to torment him.
Now, the bastard had delivered himself to the doorstep!
Malone made up his mind to make the bastard wear a mask of pain throughout the game!
Both teams' starters took their positions, and Mutombo won the tip-off, starting the game.
In the first round, Karl Malone asked for the ball at mid-range, ready to play one-on-one.
Because he saw Big Ben audaciously come over to match up with him.
After Malone received the ball, he drove hard, not giving the Hawks a chance to double-team.