So, Reinsdorf wanted to push to the limit, to see if Pippen's performance in this game could be suppressed even further.
Unexpectedly, this game completely overwhelmed Pippen.
In fact, in the last moments, Pippen had the opportunity to save the world.
Poor performance earlier didn't matter; if he could just sink a three-pointer buzzer-beater, he would be the absolute star of the night's Gan Qiao showdown.
If the Bulls swept the Trail Blazers in the regular season, Pippen would dominate the headlines, and this three-pointer would become a classic moment in his career, replayed over and over.
Even if he didn't take the three, driving to the basket and scoring would still be a classic game-tying shot, and the Bulls, playing at home in overtime, would have a higher chance of winning.
Not daring to drive in didn't matter either; the referees gave him a chance, two free throws, which would also count as a clutch, winning the game would still be a feat for Pippen.
