Bill Cartwright looks close to the end, and in no shape to guard Ewing.

He spent the last four minutes of the game guarding Ewing, who is 4 inches taller and at least 50 pounds heavier.

Ewing completely dominated Robert Parish, who tried guarding Ewing first one-on-one and then with help.

Salley (12 points) was more effective because he did not have to start the game worrying about foul trouble while guarding Ewing.

Richmond's angry tone on the last call was similar to his coach's response to the foul that was tagged on White as he guarded Ewing.

Williams and Hinson were forced to guard Ewing, who had a 3-inch height advantage over both players.

He rolled his eyes at Luc Longley, who could not guard Ewing nearly as well he had in Game 1.

But it may not have made a difference who was guarding Ewing.

Edwards, John Salley and Laimbeer all took turns trying to guard Ewing in the first half.

With P. J. Brown suspended, Mourning had to guard Ewing - his mentor and close friend - for most of the game.