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On the morning of May 25th, ESPN reviewed the long Eastern Conference Finals from last night during its program.
The good news was that the game set a new viewership record, while the bad news was that the NBA was preparing to issue fines, as the unruly Detroit fans completely forgot the rules of civilized spectating.
In response to the NBA's call, fans entering Auburn Hills Palace for games would receive a simple guide to spectating, with a basic rule being not to throw debris at the court or players.
With over 20,000 people in Auburn Hills Palace, the situation became difficult to control once some emotionally charged fans initiated "attacks."
Of course, some sports media expressed understanding, after all, this was the first time the Detroit Pistons had reached the Conference Finals in 13 seasons, and being swept was bound to cause emotional reactions.
The Philadelphia sports media, considering themselves New York's arch-rival, enjoyed the spectacle.
The Philadelphia Inquirer, as the largest local newspaper, published several NBA columns praising the passionate Detroit fans:
"Victory is not the only thing. Detroit fans show us the purest love!"
...
The Philadelphia sports reporters, who had begun to trust the process, completely became the leaders of the "Anti-Clay Lee Alliance" after clearing out the "traitor" Stephen A. Smith.
Even the Philadelphia Daily News praised Detroit's pure basketball, completely ignoring the fans' racist taunts.
After all, everyone engaged in emotional taunting on the court, and the NBA would impose penalties.
Sports media were only responsible for fanning the flames and enjoying the drama.
Different media outlets had different leanings, and The New York Times' report was simple and direct:
"GOAT!"
The accompanying photo showed Lee yelling and pounding his chest after a one-handed alley-oop dunk in the third quarter, with the photographer capturing many fans in the left stands covering their faces in frustration.
New York fans who read the newspaper were in a good mood and gave high praise to Lee's "new" gear!
Last night, in the away game, Lee wore the blue New York Knicks away jersey, paired with a black compression shirt.
He wore a black arm sleeve on his right arm, and his left leg was wrapped in protective sleeve, plus black and orange away sneakers, which looked incredibly imposing in the photo.
Gear enthusiasts were already planning to update their outfits.
With compression pants, black sleeve was also a must!
The New York Post, as always, sarcastically mocked their opponents:
"Ball don't lie!"
"Ball don't lie" is Rasheed Wallace's signature phrase.
After a controversial call by the referee, Wallace would yell this at the free-throw shooter.
In Game 3, despite the home-court advantage and a halftime lead, the Detroit Pistons suffered another crushing defeat as Clay Lee scored 22 points in a single quarter, leading his team to dismantle the opponent.
With a score of 112:93, the series stood at 3:0, and New York fans were already celebrating their home team's return to the Finals.
During the NBA playoffs broadcast, the halftime team in the ESPN studio consisted of host Mike Tirico and guest Sean Elliot.
In the morning program, with the addition of Tim Legler and Stephen A. Smith, everyone started arguing again.
Of course, their discussion was not about the outcome of the series, as the New York Knicks had already secured the win.
Instead, they argued about the development of the NBA.
As a San Antonio Spurs legend, Elliot disliked the New York Knicks and felt indifferent towards Lee, seizing the opportunity to condemn them:
"There's no doubt that the New York Knicks' emergence has affected the NBA's development!"
"They can offer players high salaries, and the luxury tax cannot prevent the birth of a super team."
"The New York Knicks are very likely to continue dominating the Eastern Conference, and I can't imagine what it would be like for fans to see the same games every year."
Legler, who spent most of his career as a three-point shooter, then began to change the subject:
"It's hard for me to evaluate the current state of the NBA, just like the New York Knicks' unique tactics, no one can predict what the future will hold."
"But one thing I agree with is that the current players' abilities have indeed declined significantly. They are just ordinary star players, with only a few reaching the level of past MVPs."
"I'm not questioning Kevin Garnett's ability, but Lee and Shaq are clearly more capable players."
One of the speakers shook his head in denial, while the other solemnly played the peacemaker.
When it was Stephen A. Smith's turn, he immediately gave a highly personal answer:
"It's not the New York Knicks that are causing the NBA's ratings to drop, but those players who lack ability and try to make excuses to cover up their shortcomings!"
"I swear, most fans absolutely love watching the New York Knicks play. Don't forget, last night we just hit a new viewership high."
Noticing Elliot starting to shake his head again, Smith immediately raised his voice:
"I know what you want to say, but ball don't lie!"
"As an ordinary fan, when I see Clay Lee score 22 points in a single quarter against the Detroit Pistons' tight Defense, I get so excited I scream."
"After Lee scored 50 points in the game, I want to share my favorite superstar with my friends!"
"This is how ordinary fans feel. They might not pay much attention to the NBA, but after watching Lee's performance, they will eventually fall in love with the New York Knicks."
At this point, Smith again tilted his head and looked at the San Antonio Spurs legend opposite him, loudly speaking with a tone full of superiority:
"Do you know why? It's simple, the New York Knicks won the game!"
"Most fans are ordinary people from all walks of life, and watching the New York Knicks allows them to enjoy the happiness that comes with victory! They can enjoy Lee's superhero-like individual performance."
"We shouldn't be discussing the New York Knicks' championships, but rather questioning why other teams can't win championships."
"Why did Tim Duncan enter the Finals twice without a championship, while Shaquille O'Neal eventually got a ring?"
"Don't blame the opponent for being too strong. Think more about why you failed!"
These words immediately infuriated Elliot.
Mike Tirico pushed up his glasses, and seeing the San Antonio Spurs legend's face turn red, he immediately changed the topic, saying:
"Now we should discuss tonight's game. Can the Lakers find their form after returning home?"
Legler remained silent, and Smith began to sarcastically mock again:
"In the history of the NBA, rookies and veterans partnering up always create a wonderful chemical reaction, leading to championships."
"Magic Johnson did it, and Clay Lee and Patrick Ewing even completed a four-peat, while some stars failed."
"Clearly, some players are overrated!"
TNT's program replayed a scene after the game where the New York Knicks players were doused with beer.
Compared to the bickering among the ESPN crew, Charles Barkley was simply fanning the flames:
"If I were Ron Artest, I'd punch that jerk who threw beer and cursed at me!"
"The Detroit Pistons are a bunch of softies! Lee scored 50 points on them, with a 60% shooting percentage!"
"Don't tell me this is the best defensive team in the NBA anymore."
Playing 42 minutes, shooting 17 for 28 from the field, 6 for 11 from beyond the arc, and 10 for 11 from the free-throw line, he delivered 50 points, 7 rebounds, 10 assists, 3 steals, 2 blocks, and 2 turnovers.
Delivering a 50-point double-double, Clay Lee also swept the top 5 plays on SportsCenter.
Even though Chauncey Billups shot 8 for 17 for an efficient 26 points, and Hamilton shot 9 for 18 for a team-high 28 points, they received no praise after the game.
The reason was simple: in the second half, the Detroit Pistons only scored 32 points, and in the crucial third quarter, both of them went cold.
Throughout the entire day on the 25th, commentators who found material discussed it repeatedly, and the rising popularity attracted many casual fans.
Lee, as the most outstanding "highlight reel star," quietly gained a new batch of bandwagon fans, thanks to the "poor" performance of his opponents.
It wasn't until the Western Conference Finals Game 3 began that evening that everyone's attention shifted to that game.
With a score of 89:100, the Lakers completely dominated the Timberwolves, successfully protecting their home court, bringing the series score to 2:1.
After several sluggish games, Gary Payton finally had a breakout performance!
Playing 36 minutes, he shot 8 for 11 from the field, 2 for 5 from beyond the arc, for an efficient 18 points, 5 rebounds, 9 assists, 1 steal, and 2 turnovers.
Karl Malone shot 4 for 12, contributing 11 points, and although his stats were mediocre, he effectively limited Kevin Garnett on the defensive end.
The new MVP shot 9 for 21 for the entire game, tallying 22 points, 11 rebounds, 7 assists, and 4 turnovers. After the loss, Kevin Garnett left through the player tunnel early.
A stellar Gary Payton started boasting again in his post-game interview, confidently stating to reporters:
"The Lakers don't care about those boring comments, because we know how to win!"
The continuous criticism had put Payton in a particularly bad mood.
Thinking of the external doubts, he finally held his head high and, in his somewhat high-pitched voice, declared:
"You have no idea how much I crave a championship! The Lakers will keep winning, and this year we will hoist the o'brien cup!"
Kobe had been very low-key recently, having been criticized after taking too many shots and losing the previous game.
Tonight, he shot 5 for 12 from the field, 2 for 6 from beyond the arc, and 10 for 11 from the free-throw line, tallying 22 points, 2 rebounds, 6 assists, and 4 turnovers.
After congratulating Gary Payton, Kobe noticed that the TNT reporter ignored him, so he turned and walked away.
His relationship with the media was currently very strained.
ESPN was constantly being sarcastic and occasionally gossiping about his personal life, which made Kobe develop an aversion to these sports reporters.
Shaquille O'Neal, on the other hand, was happy to see the veteran's performance: 7-of-10 from the field, 8-of-22 from the free throw line, for 22 points, 17 rebounds, 4 assists, 4 blocks, and 1 turnover.
After once again delivering a double-double, Shaquille O'Neal loudly shouted as he put his arm around Payton and walked towards the player tunnel after the game:
"We'll send the MVP home soon!"
The Lakers took 66 shots in this game, and made 25 of 43 free throws.
With fewer possessions and more free throws, the game was not pleasing to watch.
After the game, commentators mostly discussed whether Payton could maintain such a performance.
On May 26th, the NBA and the Detroit Pistons jointly announced the penalties for the disruptive fans.
"Permanently banned from entering the Auburn Hills Palace to watch games!"
"The Detroit Pistons were fined $20,000, and the fans who made racist remarks published apologies in the newspaper."
The Detroit Free Press showed insufficient sincerity, only using a very small space to describe the penalties.
Ron Artest, during an interview at noon, again highly mockingly said:
"These losers only use these petty tricks. In fact, they can't do anything but watch the Knicks win."
"I don't like it here, and I don't have time to discuss these trivial matters, because I'm preparing for the Finals!"
With the Knicks holding match point, Ron Artest's emotions had stabilized again.
He had sat on the bench for a long time in the fourth quarter last night, and the excellent roster depth had been a great help.
Grant Hill's emotions were somewhat complex, after all, he had spent a wonderful time in Detroit early in his career.
Back then, the fans here all liked him, but now, more people held up white boards calling him a "traitor."
However, Hill didn't argue with the fans.
Instead, after the league announced its penalties, he magnanimously stated:
"When watching a game live, fans' emotions can be affected. I can understand the curses used to vent emotions, but they should not say those racially discriminatory words."
"That shouldn't appear in a basketball game. I'm happy to see the Detroit Pistons in the Conference Finals. They are very talented, and I believe Detroit will welcome a championship."
Grant Hill, who was about to become "Captain America," naturally wouldn't say anything excessive.
After the Knicks make it to the Finals this year, Grant Hill will receive even more promotional resources.
After last night's game, Lee returned to the hotel and was busy replying to text messages from his superficial friends.
While showing hostility on the court and in front of the media, most players would privately show favor to Lee.
More friends mean more options.
If he ever goes bankrupt, maybe Lee can help.
Of course, Allen Iverson was not among the superficial friends.
This faded All-Star guard would find it difficult to become friends with Clay Lee.
Before heading to the Angry Detroit for warm-ups that afternoon, Lee also accepted an interview.
Nike had given a heads-up, so the various sports reporters didn't talk about anything else.
Everyone just discussed the game:
"Lee, this year's playoffs, your playing time exceeded 40 minutes for the first time. How do you feel physically today?"
"I feel great! After these two rounds of games, I feel like my rusty body has been fully activated!"
"I like playing in confrontation. Although I have to control my movements on the road, I enjoy the Defense I encounter on the offensive end."
Lee, who had changed into a black printed T-shirt, vigorously patted his chest.
Everyone looked at the muscle lines revealed by his stretched-out clothes and were speechless:
"Rusty?!"
The ESPN reporter was better at flattery, and at this point, he asked with a smile:
"Lee, Gary Payton played exceptionally well in last night's game. If you face the Lakers again in the Finals, what kind of performance do you expect him to deliver?"
Payton's strong performance sparked discussion among commentators again.
Everyone still had high expectations for this veteran All-Star.
Lee pretended to think for a moment, then answered unceremoniously:
"I will limit his scoring to single digits! On offense, I will continue to score over him."
"I respect this veteran, but the fact is, his physical condition is not what it used to be. Currently, his Defense is definitely not as good as Kidd's or Chauncey Billups'."
"..."
The Los Angeles Times reporter was unable to refute, watching Lee wave with a smile as he boarded the car.
Noticing that everyone agreed with Lee's answer, a few of them secretly fumed:
"Payton's form will definitely get better and better!"
Detroit fans certainly didn't like Clay Lee, and even less the Knicks, but that didn't mean they would refuse Lee's autographed sneakers.
As Nike's current top star, new materials and high technology were all concentrated on Lee.
The first-generation sneakers repeatedly exploited the market with their flashy color schemes, which were a favorite of many fans!
Besides Air Jordan, Lee's flashy sneakers all sold well.
Therefore, whenever political and racial issues were involved, Nike would immediately remind Lee to be careful.
This was also the case for Michael Jordan.
The leader set an example back then, and Lee just needed to follow suit by keeping a low profile and remaining silent.
Many Black fans always complained that Michael Jordan didn't speak up for Black people, but the vast majority of them also greatly envied Michael Jordan's achievements.
Black fans might not like Lee's mixed race, but after seeing the income rankings published by Vanity Fair and Forbes, they would also yearn for Lee's life.
With a large amount of money, it became unimportant, and many Black women even openly stated:
"Clay Lee is the sexiest man in the world!"
Before the start of Game 4 that night, Larry Brown's face was long, and when he accepted interviews, he no longer spoke grand words:
"We used many Defense strategies, but sometimes basketball games are just like that. They can't proceed according to the planned scheme."
"I've witnessed Clay Lee change games with his individual ability. I thought we were ready, but as the series has progressed, I just want to say that the team still has a lot to learn."
He no longer emphasized turning the series around or making it to the Finals.
Larry Brown did not deceive the sports reporters.
He was prepared for a loss.
Essentially, the content of the Knicks' last two games was ""Four protect one"," putting in effort on Defense and giving the ball to Lee.
Although they lost the series, Larry Brown remained skeptical of the coaching level of the smiling rookie, Mike D'Antoni.
As the team leader, Ben Wallace did not concede defeat when interviewed in the locker room:
"Miracles are created. I don't think the series is over."
"We will stick to Defense, and I hope to win the game for the fans at home."
Ben Wallace, with his explosive hair, had always been a favorite of Detroit Pistons fans and local sports media.
His tough playing style perfectly matched the team's culture.
In the Eastern Conference Semifinals, facing Jermaine O'Neal of the Pacers, Ben Wallace also performed exceptionally well, even limiting his opponent's field goal percentage to below 40%.
Although the Detroit Pistons only averaged 75 points per game in the Semifinals, fans firmly believed that Defense could lead to victory!
However, as the Eastern Conference Finals progressed, Detroit fans also began to doubt their previous basketball philosophy.
Ben Wallace's somewhat sluggish offense seemed to be holding the team back.
When initiating a pick-and-roll, Chauncey Billups would always be double-teamed early, a large part of the reason being Ben Wallace's issues with finishing at the rim.
After his statement, the local sports reporters did not get emotional as usual.
Instead, they nodded silently and did not discuss the topic further.
Ben Wallace seemed to be prepared for a loss.
When interviewed, he didn't talk about the game result, repeatedly emphasizing that this was their first year of cooperation, and also borrowing from the future:
"We don't play for stats. In the Detroit Pistons, everyone sacrifices for each other. I feel the purest basketball here. It even reminds me of my University of Connecticut days!"
With a nostalgic expression, Ben Wallace quickly continued:
"This is my first season with the team, and our chemistry is getting better and better. I believe the Detroit Pistons will succeed."
"..."
The league's penalties did not affect the mood of Detroit fans.
When the Game 4 began at 8 PM that night, the Auburn Hills Palace was still filled with boos and curses.
Civilized spectating simply did not exist there.
After the game started, the Detroit Pistons completely abandoned their zone Defense and double-teamed Clay Lee early.
The well-prepared Knicks players cooperated with the reception, quickly passing the ball to exploit the numerical advantage and find easy scoring opportunities.
Larry Brown, sitting on the bench, no longer urged the players to slow down, and the game quickly entered the Knicks' favorite up-tempo rhythm.
With Hamilton's shooting touch being poor, Rasheed Wallace began to demand the.ball more, and after a pick-and-roll, he decisively shot a three-pointer from the perimeter.
After every long rebound popped out, both sides initiated fast breaks, and the back-and-forth play was exciting.
Rasheed Wallace, left open, easily scored inside.
On the return, a simple pick-and-roll, and Kurt Thomas made a jump shot near the free throw line.
Hamilton quickly missed a shot after receiving the ball.
Ron Artest, alert, grabbed the rebound in the right restricted area and quickly initiated a fast break.
After crossing half-court, he encountered a double-team, and Lee immediately passed the ball to the trailing Ron Artest, who missed a jump shot from the left restricted area.
The offensive rebound was grabbed by Kurt Thomas near the free throw line.
His layup attempt missed, but Pau Gasol tipped the rebound and eventually put the ball back in.
After repeated scoring and misses, with nearly 24 seconds on the shot clock, Chauncey Billups hit a contested three-pointer from the right wing!
The Knicks ran continuous hand-offs at the top of the key.
Clay Lee received a pass from Pau Gasol on the left wing and responded with a surprise long-range shot from beyond the three-point line.
Although the Detroit Pistons tried to speed up, they gradually couldn't keep up with the response in individual possessions, and the point difference was unconsciously widened.
At the end of the first quarter, the Detroit Pistons were still trailing by 6 points, 27:21.
Hamilton, who performed well in the last game, made only 1 of 5 shots, scoring only 4 points, and all his difficult jump shots missed.
After the second quarter began, both sides played faster and faster, almost entering a state of mutual stabbing.
Grant had just completed a fast break to score 2 points.
After a quick inbound pass, Chauncey Billups made a simple pick-and-roll at the top of the arc, passing the ball to Rasheed Wallace, who popped out to the left wing, and he hit a three-pointer from beyond the arc!
Lee drove hard to the basket, drew a foul, and made both free throws.
Billups continued the fast break, pulling up for a jump shot from beyond the arc after a pick-and-roll at the top of the arc, but it missed.
Pick-and-roll three-pointers, strong pull-up shots, pick-and-roll drivesâChauncey Billups completely let himself go, trying to keep up with the New York Knicks' offensive rhythm.
Players from both sides ran back and forth, the shouts and curses in the Auburn Hills Palace grew quieter, and the New York Knicks players had no time to pay attention to the Detroit fans.
By halftime, the Detroit Pistons had taken 45 shots, but the score was stuck at 52:43.
The reason for the trailing score was simple: the Detroit Pistons players couldn't make their shots.
At the ESPN commentary booth, during halftime, Bill Walton started to lavish.praise on Lee again:
"The difference between a superstar and an ordinary player is that they cannot be contained."
"I really like the Detroit Pistons' Defense. Their protection of the basket is particularly outstanding, but unfortunately, Clay Lee can solve problems from beyond the arc."
"Lee expands the offensive space, and some teams haven't realized how terrifying this is. He alone can support the New York Knicks' offensive system and will also force the opponent's Defense system to change accordingly."
"The Detroit Pistons lack a true superstar. They are excellent, but in crucial moments, they need a player like Lee to take over the game!"
Frequently double-teamed, coupled with his teammates' efficient offense, Lee actually didn't exert himself much in the first half.
Yet, even with such a performance, Bill Walton still praised him heavily.
Nessler finally understood why the other party could establish himself in the commentary world:
"The key to the playoffs still lies in responding. If the Detroit Pistons continue to strengthen in the offseason, I think they have a chance to win the o'brien cup."
The two began to offer comforting words to the Detroit Pistons fans.
As per usual, the New York Knicks would push hard in the third quarter, and the series was likely to end.
After the second half began, the game went on for more than four minutes, and the New York Knicks made the first substitution, bringing in Raja Bell.
Mike D'Antoni paced the sidelines with his arms crossed, and soon this substitution had an effect.
As Lee found the open Raja Bell in a few possessions, the latter continuously hit three-pointers, and the point difference once again reached double digits.
The New York Knicks' outside shooting in this series hasn't been good.
The tough Defense made it hard for shooters to find their rhythm, but once the game intensity dropped, Raja Bell was the first to strike hard!
Towards the end of the third quarter, Tayshaun Prince also started firing from the right corner after coming on.
Seeing the home team suddenly fall into a scoring drought, the Detroit Pistons fans in the Auburn Hills Palace started cursing again.
After three quarters, the score was set at 82:63, and boos echoed throughout the arena.
In the fourth quarter, the Detroit Pistons' starting lineup was still on the court, but the New York fans weren't buying it.
Falling behind so much while running around was simply unacceptable.
At the commentary booth, Nessler was very honest, still earnestly analyzing the game:
"This is the dominance of 72 wins. Clay Lee leads the rotation, and they can still play fluid offense!"
"The New York Knicks' General Manager, Grunfeld, truly deserves the award. Many people overlook the terrifying depth of this team's roster."
"On the other hand, for the Detroit Pistons, veterans Campbell and Lindsey Hunter rarely get playing time, and Mehmet Okur also performed poorly in his effective minutes."
"The Detroit Pistons' rotation has a big problem with defending the pick-and-roll!"
Bill Walton was no longer analyzing the game.
He could clearly feel the atmosphere in the arena becoming increasingly agitated, and the Detroit fans seemed to be losing their composure.
In the latter half of the quarter, the bench lineup came on, and time flew by.
Ultimately, the New York Knicks narrowly defeated the Detroit Pistons 106:90, sweeping their opponent 4:0 in the series and once again advancing to the Finals.
"Boo!"
The boos almost broke through the Auburn Hills Palace.
Clay Lee, wearing his practice uniform, high-fived and celebrated with his teammates walking towards the bench. Smiles appeared on everyone's faces.
They were about to step onto the highest stage again.
With the series over, the Detroit Pistons players couldn't leave the player tunnel early.
Everyone lined up in front of the scorer's table, stepping forward one by one to shake hands with the New York Knicks players.
Lee, at the front of the line, first hugged and comforted Hamilton, whose eyes were red.
Both came from the University of Connecticut and played under Coach Calhoun, so there was naturally no animosity between them.
Chauncey Billups and Ben Wallace were in low spirits, forcing smiles as they accepted Lee's comfort.
Rasheed Wallace, wearing a red headband and pursing his lips, had an unhappy expression.
The Detroit fans' curses seemed to have agitated him, and he deliberately bumped into Lee during the handshake.
Their bodies collided, and Lee subtly stepped back, not minding the other's action, but instead showing a meaningful smile.
Shaking his shoulders, after Lee completed his handshakes with the Detroit Pistons' atmosphere crew, he slowly walked towards the player tunnel without looking back.
After the live director caught their movements, the cameraman quickly approached Lee for a close-up shot.
Rasheed Wallace smugly pouted at the camera beside him, then turned to look at Lee behind him, still wanting to show off.
He snapped back to reality, first getting bumped by Ron Artest, and then taking an old punch.
"Fuck you!"
Matt Barnes, who followed behind, cursed loudly after throwing a punch and charged forward.
Dan Gadzuric rushed up, attempting to tackle him.
Before the Detroit Pistons players could react, Ron Artest feigned breaking up the fight, shouting "Calm down!" while tightly holding onto Rasheed Wallace.
The Knicks' atmosphere crew swarmed forward, directly knocking Rasheed Wallace to the floor.
Players from both sides immediately descended into chaos.
Rasheed Wallace also didn't choose to retreat while fighting.
He roared, trying to stand up, and several people wrestled on the floor.
The sudden overtime once again agitated the Detroit fans in the Auburn Hills Palace.
Snacks and beer were thrown onto the court, and the curses grew louder.
Players from both sides continued to pull at each other, and the referees rushed into the crowd, trying to separate them.
The Auburn Hills Palace was in utter chaos.
Lee, who had already reached the entrance of the player tunnel, didn't look back.
Instead, he smiled at the camera in front of him, ignoring the cursing fans on both sides, and calmly walked into the player tunnel.
The Auburn Hills Palace was in chaos.
Security personnel once again rushed onto the court.
At the commentary booth, Bill Walton burst into laughter, and without minding that they were still live, he immediately shouted:
"The youngsters are great! I love the New York Knicks' performance!"
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The post-game press conference was prepared for a long time, as the conflict that erupted after the game caught the NBA staff off guard.
When Chauncey Billups and Ben Wallace attended the press conference, their faces were extremely grim.
Rasheed Wallace, caught off guard, not only suffered a great loss but also couldn't stop the punches with his roars.
The NBA had just issued a penalty, and another conflict erupted between the two sides.
The ESPN reporter, fearing no chaos, was still fanning the flames:
"Is this conflict related to your loss? We noticed that Rasheed Wallace seemed to make a provocative gesture?"
Ben Wallace glared at the reporter, as if their loss meant they couldn't take it:
"I don't think that was provocative. Losing is not scary. This is our first season after rebuilding."
"We made it to the Eastern Conference Finals stage, and I am proud of my teammates!"
Chauncey Billups didn't really want to speak, but the New York Times reporter didn't forget him either:
"Chauncey, you continued your Eastern Conference Semifinals performance in this series. What do you think was the reason for the Detroit Pistons' loss?"
Hearing the question immediately made Chauncey Billups' face darken.
Even if it were true, it shouldn't be asked so bluntly:
"We will go back and review the footage carefully. As Ben said, this is our first season after rebuilding, and we are confident we will win the o'brien cup!"
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In stark contrast to the treatment of the two, when Lee appeared at the press conference, another round of applause and cheers erupted from below the stage.
Soon, the New York Post reporter eagerly opened his mouth and asked:
"Lee, by reaching the Finals again, will the New York Knicks begin a new era of dominance?"
"Of course, through two high-intensity games, we have found our game rhythm!"
"72 wins, the New York Knicks will continue to demonstrate their dominance, and we will lift the o'brien cup again!"
Lee, who had already changed into a dark blue suit, answered very naturally, exuding confidence, which again delighted the New York Media.
Entering into a mode of mutual commercial praise, Lee smiled as he accepted the compliments.
He wasn't lying.
The high-intensity games seemed to have caused some changes in his body as well.
While speaking pleasantries, he flexed his wrist, feeling a swelling sensation in his body, and Lee secretly planned:
"Attribute changes? It seems I need to continue extra training when I get back!"
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