The Heat gained an absolute advantage in the series, firmly holding onto their home-court advantage.
Thus, changes emerged in the Eastern and Western Conference finals, making many realize that Ah Gan was still the same Ah Gan.
And Michael? Michael might still be that same Michael, but this time he encountered Olajuwon and the Heat.
The finest talents of the golden generation of 1984 were engaged in an unprecedented showdown this year, making finals tickets incredibly difficult and precious.
At this moment, Charles Barkley envied Olajuwon at heart as he was in the Eastern Conference, leading 2-0, possessing an unparalleled psychological edge.
On May 29th, in Portland, the Suns faced their third game of the series, aiming to reclaim home-court advantage and the series trajectory with a win.
In the regular season, the Suns had the best road record in the league, having secured victories at the Rose Garden before.