The Bulls had gotten smarter. They actively sought change in Game 4, starting with Jordan playing as Point Guard, driving to the basket repeatedly and dishing out assists to create opportunities for the outside shooters right from the start.
John Paxson and Pippen both caught fire, sinking shot after shot. In the first quarter, the Bulls went 4-for-5 from the three-point line, with Paxson hitting three out of three, igniting the atmosphere of the entire Chicago Stadium.
Optimism and hot hands are contagious, especially at home. The Bulls erupted with 35 points in the first quarter, and Jordan even started hitting threes in the second quarter.
The Chicago players played smoother and smoother in front of their home crowd, while the Trail Blazers struggled to shake off the poor form they carried from Game 3. Aside from Gan Guoyang, the rest of the team was mired in hesitation and chaos.
