But as a Jazz player, Malone's teammate, Stockton couldn't blame Malone either.
Malone did this because the Jazz were really out of options, completely suppressed and unable to catch their breath.
If they didn't use some shady tricks, did some small actions, they would be suffocated by the Trail Blazers in this game.
Stockton could only seriously focus on the game and not get involved in the dispute between the two.
Off the court, Larry Bird noticed Malone's little tricks. He nodded toward Ben Wallace sitting at the end of the bench.
"Ben, you're going in to replace Jermaine. Remember, protect Ah Gan," Bird instructed Ben Wallace.
Wallace understood immediately, so he stepped in to replace Little O'Neal, his eyes already fixed on Malone.
The game continued, with Trail Blazers in possession, Gan Guoyang received the ball in a low position, backing down Karl Malone.
