Ford and Beelman both deployed their troops and rotated fresh forces continuously, trying to gain the upper hand in the chaotic battle.
On the court as on the battlefield, many times there's no need for any fancy tactics, just a ceaseless influx of fresh forces to the frontline.
Whoever has higher-quality troops and more intense firepower is likely to win the battle. Resorting to strategy is often a last resort.
Clearly, the fully-equipped Trail Blazers possess higher quality players, but the experienced Kevin McHale, leading the reserves, has managed to keep a tight grip on the score.
Petrović made the pace of the game very fast, and he's much stronger than last year. Facing Dee Brown who defended him, Petrović repeatedly used his body strength to push through the defense, then pulled up for mid-range jump shots to score, or drove to the basket, drawing fouls from the defense.
