Due to Pippen's absence, the Bulls' starting lineup was incomplete.
Facing the Portland Trail Blazers, who were on a winning streak, Phil Jackson knew the lineup on paper was no match, so he started to think creatively.
Jackson is a very smart coach, adept at using tactics, and his cunning on the court is on par with Gan Guoyang.
The difference is that Gan Guoyang can directly execute his will on the court, while Jackson has to rely on his players.
This was where the Bulls were one step behind when facing the Trail Blazers in '91 and '92.
By the time the Bulls and Jackson became complete, Gan Guoyang and the Trail Blazers could not make it to the finals for various reasons.
This season, the Bulls were once again in a bind and in trouble, and Jackson knew this would be his last season in Chicago.
But like Jordan, Jackson was committed to doing his best for the last stand, determined to lead the Bulls to a three-peat.
