In the Eastern Conference, another set of face-offs is equally spectacular. The flames of battle between Michael Jordan and Hakeem Olajuwon, two members of the golden generation, have already reached Game Seven.
The Heat won two games at home, and after returning to Chicago, the Bulls, riding on their home advantage, won two consecutive games.
Jordan, scoring 44 points in one game and 41 in another, showed Drexler who is today's NBA's number one shooting guard.
The two sides approached the crucial Game Five, the match point.
After losing to the Bulls in Game Four, Hakeem Olajuwon said, "To achieve ultimate victory in the playoffs, you must be able to win on the road, absolutely."
This is dissatisfaction and frustration after the Heat lost two away games, as well as motivation for the team.
Olajuwon rarely did this season, unlike Charles Barkley; he talked little but did a lot.
