Petrović is the core figure of the Trail Blazers' second unit; when he comes in as a substitute, he primarily plays as a Point Guard, pairing up with Dell Curry.
Even with Sabonis on the inside, when he coordinates with Petrović, he still takes on a supporting role.
A genius guard who grew up in Europe like Petrović requires ample space to grow and perform.
Having him run around, cut to the basket, and be a spot-up shooter would undeniably be a waste.
However, tonight Petrović was not decisive enough when facing the Bulls' strong perimeter defensive trap.
Armstrong, Grant, and others would start their pressing defense from mid-court, disrupting the opponent's ball-handling and further breaking down their initial passes.
With a poor initial pass, the offense can't set up properly, and the success rate of plays plummets, eventually relying on the players' individual skills.
