The Finals Game 1, until the last minute of the game, the Orlando Magic had everything going smoothly.
They were ahead of the Rockets by 3 points, with O'Neal stepping up to the free-throw line.
Regrettably, at the most crucial moment, Shaq missed both free throws.
Olajuwon steadily seized the rebound; Rockets' rebounds were nothing like the Bulls' easily collapsed defense.
The Rockets quickly counterattacked, with Mario Elie, who had sealed the previous series with his "Kiss of Death," seizing the opportunity and sinking a steady three-pointer, evening the score.
Role players changed the fate of the Rockets once again.
Coincidentally, this game-tying three-pointer was also the first one Elie made today!
Magic attacked, with Roger using a pick-and-roll to draw out Horry to defend him, then passed the ball to Shaq, giving him a one-on-one opportunity against Dream.
O'Neal received the ball and bounced against Dream, then turned to make his shot.