And sure enough, his strong start Friday night was drowned out by Boston's offensive fireworks.
And in victory, they reminded the 71,481 at the Orange Bowl that the energy and offensive fireworks so long associated with this series had disappeared.
But the offensive fireworks could not steal the night away from Ewing, even in the Knicks' eyes.
Lowe's outing, though, may have been more impressive than the offensive fireworks.
The offensive fireworks ended as soon as the Giants' top defense hit the field.
The offensive fireworks were provided once both pitchers had left the game with the score tied at 1-1.
But its offensive fireworks did not end there.
Things did not go bad Wednesday, and the fans were treated to some offensive fireworks.
And as Osborne said, the conditions limited the chances for offensive fireworks.
Six players scored in double figures, a show of the offensive fireworks.