044: Passing is too difficult, so I, with my lack of skills, choose to score directly.

Roger scored all of the Bulls' first 7 points, coming out with intense aggressiveness from the start.

Without Pippen, Penny seemed even more embarrassed. He sat on the ground and angrily slapped the floor.

This was the first time people saw Penny get angry on the court.

Though Penny had a height and wingspan advantage over Roger, and was faster, his defensive skills weren't much better than Roger's. Moreover, he was too eager to guard Roger, hence constantly throwing off his balance.

Roger perfectly grasped Hardaway's mentality and effortlessly pulled off a highly spectacular finish.

Boos filled the Oakland Arena as they scorned Roger, the madman on court.

Pippen's expression was equally grave as he realized that he'd need to work harder when he returned.

With Roger's performance being so stellar in the recent games, Pippen was genuinely worried that the co-leadership might turn into a solo act once he was back!

The longer he sat out, the stronger his unease grew.