Of course, the shooting percentage was a mere 28%.
However, it was clear that Tomjanovich was supportive of Flying Pig shooting three-pointers.
The Rockets had an advantage in that stringing together a few threes could instantly turn the tide.
Just when they were trailing by 9 points and seemingly on the brink of a double-digit deficit, two three-pointers miraculously brought them back into the game.
But then, O'Neal went to work in the paint, drew a foul from Olajuwon, and made a two-pointer, earning a 2+1 opportunity.
Additionally, Shaq sank the free throw, pushing the lead back up to six points.
The Rockets simply could not withstand Roger and O'Neal's onslaught; they always managed to widen the gap at will.
The game proceeded at this pace, with Roger and O'Neal's scores soaring, while the Rockets were always just a hair away from taking the lead or tying the game.
