The Bulls continued their offense, and this time Jordan, backing down Harper, cleanly hit a fadeaway jumper.
3 to 2, the Bulls pulled ahead, and Jordan didn't waste words with Harper but instead looked at Roger, "Without the big man, you've got nowhere to hide now, mutt."
The Orlando fans started to feel apprehensive; Michael Jordan seemed to be getting into gear. Could Roger hold on until Shaq returned?
But soon, Roger gave everyone a dose of reassurance.
This round, Roger evaded Pippen straight into the paint through a screen from Michael Cage and Horace Grant, scoring with a mid-range floater.
The long floater had become Roger's signature move because he used it the most frequently.
3 to 4, the cheers at the venue began to grow louder. Although not directly matched up, the head-to-head between Roger and Jordan had already commenced.
After scoring, Roger pointed at Jordan, "Why should I hide, Michael? Why should I duck someone who can't beat me?"