In this game, both sides were clearly holding back.
Hardaway only played in the first half for 14 minutes before Skiles benched him.
He had just returned from injury, so Skiles didn't dare to use him too heavily.
The same went for the others.
Especially Olajuwon and Ewing. With those two old-timers, Skiles was constantly on edge, worried that one post-up or one rebound would end with them collapsing in pain on the floor.
Olajuwon played for 20 minutes and came off the court at the same time as O'Neal.
Ewing only played for 11 minutes.
Unfortunately, the Phoenix Suns lost by a disappointing four points, 89-93.
A loss was a loss. It was just the preseason, so there was nothing to be too upset about.
In any case, Skiles was quite pleased.
When the starters were on the court, despite a few mistakes, they still executed the kind of teamwork he wanted to see.
