The jump ball to start the game is underway.
The Suns actually don't have a center.
Mark West is claimed to be 6'10", but really he's closer to 6'9".
Standing on the court, he was obviously just a bit shorter than the standard 6'10" Gan Guoyang.
He's quite strong, but he pales in comparison to Sabonis on the other side.
However, jump balls aren't just about height and size; leaping ability, speed, and technique are very important.
Mark West had the advantage of speed. As soon as the ball reached its apex, he leapt immediately, touching the ball first and tipping it towards Danny Ainge.
He won the jump ball over the tall Sabonis and similarly didn't fall short against the mammoth Mark Eaton in the first round.
But Ah Gan suddenly burst forward, knocking the ball out of Ainge's reach from behind, sending the ball flying towards the front court.
Gan Guoyang squeezed past Ainge and Tom Chambers, getting to the ball first and rushing to the basket for a quick left-handed layup!
