The clash between the new order and the old order was destined to be a bloodbath, with the game scene heating up amid repeated fouls, curses, and shoves.
Both sides proved themselves, the Pistons proved they indeed have the ability to usher in a new era, as they could go back and forth with the Hawks. Meanwhile, the Hawks proved their foundation as defending champions, as the Pistons couldn't easily destroy them.
Watching this game, the live commentator Steve Jones could well understand why Roger, the tyrant, always managed to win everything.
It was proven that a nice guy was indeed not suitable to lead a team.
Grant Hill's talent was above every Pistons player on the court, but when he led the Pistons team, they couldn't even be considered a match for the Hawks.
But look at the current Pistons, they used defense, tenacity, toughness, and a thug style to plunge the Hawks into a bitter battle.
