The pre-game shoot-arounds are over and Larry and Magic move towards each other for a word before the game.
As they meet at the center stripe, Magic leans over to kiss Larry but decides that Isiah Thomas, who is in the crowd, might become jealous. Instead they shake hands and wish each other good luck. It's a quick meeting, for they're opponents once again. There will be plenty of time after the game for a little reminising.
The game remains close and in the end...well it doesn't really matter who wins the game (although we know the probable outcome).
What matters is that the old Celtics and Lakers are back together again battling for all the glory. It is what the NBA has been missing for the last few years.
The daydream ends, and a bitter taste enters the mouth.
It was just too good to be true.