In the first quarter, the Glory Team got completely torn apart by the Lakers.
In fact, this was within Tomjanovich's expectations. If the road team wins Game 1 of a playoff series, the home team is bound to have a huge bounce-back in Game 2.
Just like in the first two games of a series: if the home team takes a 2–0 lead, then in Game 3 on the road they will inevitably face a furious counterattack and extremely physical play from the opponent.
For all this, an experienced NBA coach, or even an NBA fan who's watched enough games, would be used to it.
Tomjanovich had no intention of giving up this game. Although after winning Game 1 they did seize home-court advantage, in the playoffs, home court isn't as important as people imagine.
Ah Gan was right: they had to seize the opportunity while the team was in good form, take the first two games, grab match point early, put all the pressure on the Lakers' side, and not give them the slightest chance to breathe.
