The second quarter began, Mark Aguirre hit a three-pointer from the corner, helping the Pistons to a lead reversal, 24:21.
Vlade Divac attempted a mid-range shot from the right 45-degree angle and missed. It wasn't a good offensive choice, but the Pistons' defense was indeed impregnable.
They were using the Turtle Shell Formation, a fake zone defense, forcing the opposition to pass the ball around the exterior and rely on shooting touch in the end.
Ah Gan was the only one on the Trail Blazers who could break through the shell, and Beelman hoped Petrović could become the sharp dagger to assist Ah Gan.
Petrović still needed time to grow. He had a decent season but it was far from enough.
The Pistons countered, Rickey Green overpowered Petrović with speed, then took a strong mid-range shot and scored.
The Trail Blazers continued to resort to shooting, Petrović's abrupt mid-range attempt missed, and Melvin Tipping secured the defensive rebound.
