Indeed, in the midst of a sports talk show, a dance sequence suddenly came out of nowhere, strongly reminiscent of films brimming with curry flavor.
The cheerleaders on the Magic show were dressed more daringly than those of the Lakers, each a feast for the eyes.
But, no one knew what the purpose was of adding this dance segment to the show.
Perhaps, it was a way to salvage the steadily declining viewership.
As the third and fourth games moved to New York, the style of the series underwent a drastic transformation.
The first two games were glamorous showcases for the two superstars, Roger and Jordan.
But the following two games in New York saw the performers as if forced into shackles and heavy armor, discarding flair for meteor hammers and Wolf Fang Clubs, turning to ruthless combat.
In Game 3, Roger and Shaq only scored 27 and 23 points respectively, but the Orlando Magic won the game.
Because they held the Knicks to even fewer points.
