In this game, most of the Pistons' offense relied heavily on Turpin serving as a pivot point, struggling to keep things afloat. Without him, the pressure on the perimeter for Thomas and Dumars would be overwhelming.
By the fourth quarter, the Bulls stopped holding back and targeted this crucial piece in the Pistons' strategy.
If Turpin dared to continue attacking, Jordan would come over, and Buck Williams would provide solid low-post screening. He wouldn't leap to block the shot but would firmly hold his position, ready to steal the ball at any moment.
Sitting on the Bulls' bench was Horace Grant, who wore protective goggles under the doctor's advice. If needed, he could step in to replace Buck Williams, maintaining the Bulls' suffocating defense at the power forward spot.
Turpin, who had scored 18 points and registered 4 assists in the first three quarters, was completely silenced in the fourth.
