Roger widened the score gap before sitting out at halftime. Although the Magic's offensive performance was weak during the transition period, their defense remained solid and at least prevented the SuperSonics from making an immediate comeback.
Of course, if Shaq had been there, the Magic wouldn't have needed to struggle with the SuperSonics for just a one- or two-point difference.
But the team's outstanding defense made Brian Hill more confident.
The SuperSonics seemed to be nearing victory, but they could never firmly secure it!
Brian Hill still told Roger, "Keep firing, firing, firing!"
After so many years, someone finally told Roger that he could shoot at will.
Roger did just that, his firepower was still fierce in the third quarter.
Meanwhile, the SuperSonics ran into some trouble.