Shaq vs Barkley - Top 2 club records at the time. Magic not too persistent in getting Shaq the ball on the block in the 1st, considering the Suns don't look to have much of an answer for him. The Magic lead by 1 at quarter-time though. Anderson just keeps jacking it up heh, Penny making baskets though. The Suns get out to a 10 point lead in the 2nd, Majerle on fire. Shaq's matchups amusing, they just foul or flop and seem to hit every open shot when Shaq goes to double Chuck. Scott comes in with a scoring punch off the bench to keep Orlando in touch, but the Suns still able to extend the lead to 14 going into the last. Barkley never really individually tested. The Magic go on a run though and even take the lead, with Scott draining everything as well getting some steals. Most of which come with Shaq on the bench, who's not to happy with his teammates success, just angry at the refs. With the scores tied, Barkley misses the game winner, sending it to OT. Suns win it. The Suns shot better from the field, the Magic better from range. The Suns won it by taking care of the ball, with 33 assists and just 9 turnovers, having the offense run through Barkley. The Chuckster had 25 points, 9 assists, no turnovers, 14 boards, 5 offensive, 4 steals and 2 blocks. Majerle with an efficient 28 points, 8 boards. Manning 17 points, 9 boards, 2 steals. Shaq had 24 points, 8 boards. Scott 7 of 11 from range, 2 steals, no turnovers. Penny 16 points, 10 assists, 6 turnovers. Anderson and Shaw a combine 4 of 21.
3. (Phx) C. Barkley, 2. (Orl) D. Scott, 1. (Phx) D. Majerle.
3. (Phx) C. Barkley, 2. (Orl) D. Scott, 1. (Phx) D. Majerle.
