With six minutes and thirty-four seconds left in the second quarter, the score stood at 38 to 33.
The Wizards, playing at home, were trailing by five points.
Eddie Jordan didn't know if other Washingtonians had noticed the gap between "Special Agent 0" and "Special Agent 99," but he certainly had.
"Special Agent 99" came across as arrogant, always provoking opponents, but he was clear-headed on the court.
When matched against players like Arenas, whom he physically overpowered, he'd take the initiative, unabashedly using his physical advantage to seek scoring chances in confrontations, even though his passing ability wasn't strong. But with three out of six shots made, he had a 50% shooting rate!
And when facing top perimeter defenders like Larry Hughes, he'd decisively call for a pick and roll, pairing up with the younger O'Neal.
