After the American Airlines Center's staff urgently repaired the hoop, the game continued.

Taking advantage of the break caused by Su Feng's violent dunk, Davis adjusted the Mavericks' lineup for the second quarter.

Nowitzki and Kidd were brought back in early.

In addition, Dampier, who was more physically solid, also returned to the court.

Seeing this, Spoelstra on the Heat's side replaced Ariza and Rondo with Lu Wei and Stackhouse.

On the court, the Mavericks attacked. After Kidd and Nowitzki's pick-and-roll, the German tank successfully drew a foul from O'Neal, who came to help defend, as he cut to the basket on the right side.

No choice.

O'Neal thought Nowitzki would shoot directly.

But who would have thought that this German Gundam would calmly fish in the restricted area.

It must be said that compared to a year ago, Little Dirk had become more composed and calm mentally.

On the free-throw line, Nowitzki made both free throws, 41 to 37.

Back on the other end, the Heat had possession.

Stackhouse's jump shot after receiving a pass from Lu Wei went wide, but fortunately, at the critical moment, Hayes grabbed the rebound for the Heat again.

In front of the TV, at this moment, watching the 24-year-old Hayes, the 33-year-old Ben Wallace seemed to see himself in his younger days.

On the perimeter, Su Feng used his physical advantage to secure his position early and successfully received the basketball that Hayes had tipped out.

Because the NBA hadn't yet implemented the 14-second shot clock rule for offensive rebounds, after the shot clock reset to 24 seconds, Su Feng patiently reorganized the offense from the high post.

In the Mavericks' interior, after Dampier came on, O'Neal knew that although he could easily crush this guy in a one-on-one situation...

However, because Dampier was more physically robust, once Dampier could give his teammates enough time to help defend, then even if he was more capable, it would be difficult for him to score before the Mavericks' help defenders arrived like before.

Therefore, O'Neal, who was well aware of his team's pecking order, decisively went to the high post to set a screen for Su Feng.

On the wing, Howard failed to bypass O'Neal's mountain of flesh in time, and Su Feng took advantage of the situation to dribble the ball to the right, creating a mismatch opportunity.

In this life, because Yao and O'Neal had both been in the Eastern Conference for the past few years, Dampier said confidently in an interview before this year's playoffs: "I think I'm currently the second-best center in the West.

"As for first?

"That's definitely my teammate Tyson (Chandler)."

Okay...

If you don't consider "Amare" Stoudemire's feelings...

Then there really haven't been many centers in the West in recent years who are more capable than Dampier.

It's just...

Asking Dampier, who is 211 centimeters tall and weighs 125 kilograms, to guard Su Feng...

Isn't that the same as making things difficult for Fat Tiger?

On the outside, after taking a light step with the dribble, at that moment, Su Feng seemed to cast a spell on Dampier...

Bang!

Only a loud noise was heard from the floor.

The Maple Emperor made his dazzling appearance.

On the court, while blowing past Dampier, who was sitting on the floor, Su Feng accelerated with all his strength, once again transforming his body into a giant axe!

At this time, the Mavericks staff who had not yet left the scene swallowed involuntarily.

No way!

You...

Plus, his teammates had all exploded on this night...

So, in Su Feng's opinion, the final score of 119 to 96 in this game would not have any reference value for the rest of this series.

In addition, as one of the representative figures of "suffering makes one stronger" in his memory.

In recent years, Nowitzki's career experience has undoubtedly accelerated his mental growth.

Therefore, at the moment the game ended, Nowitzki's eyes also reminded Su Feng...

Since the Heat could grow through the game...

Then, after suffering a crushing defeat in Game 1, the Mavericks would inevitably show the same determination as the Heat in the following games.

"Although I really want to celebrate with you all.

"But gentlemen, please forgive me for speaking frankly, isn't it a bit disrespectful to our opponents to open the champagne now?"

On the sidelines, watching the Heat players who seemed to think they had already won the championship at this moment, Spoelstra once again demonstrated why Riley had chosen him as his successor on this night.

Admittedly, in Su Feng's previous life, due to the dazzling aura of the "Auspicious Trio", Spoelstra's two championships for the Heat weren't anything to boast about.

But in this life...

Under the careful cultivation of Su Feng and Riley...

Spoelstra's growth trajectory had already changed invisibly.

For example...

Can you believe that Coach Spo, who has always been regarded as Riley's puppet, dared to say to Riley on this night:

"Teacher, to calm everyone down, can you perform that?"

In the Heat's locker room, upon hearing this, Su Feng quickly handed two large basins of ice water to Riley.

And then...

Riley, who was originally thinking about how to praise his disciple, was instantly stunned!

Because Riley had every reason to believe...

Coach Spo was trying to murder him!

No!

I'm already a 62-year-old man, are you really willing to watch me perform the "Ice Bucket Headshot Technique"?

In the locker room, watching Riley, who was already excited to the point of "blushing"...

Ariza, who had always been "well-behaved and sensible," and Ginobili, who "listened to the coach the most," quickly moved two more buckets of ice water and placed them in front of Riley.

Riley: "..."

"Pat, don't be afraid, I've already asked Shaq to prepare towels for you!" Su Feng said very "considerately", looking at Riley, who was reluctant to act.

Riley: "..."

Look...

How much resentment had the guys on this Heat team usually accumulated toward Riley!

However, compared to the Heat team in Su Feng's previous life, which constantly had conflicts after winning the championship...

How could Riley, who had always been cold-blooded, know...

That in these jokes, these Heat players, who usually didn't dare to refute him, had found a special way to maintain their relationship with him.

Therefore, in the locker room, when Riley was really "disheartened" and ready to perform the ice bucket headshot, O'Neal and Mourning also grabbed the old man, whose body was not as strong as it used to be, at the first moment.

"You can perform it after we win this Finals!" Mourning said with a smile, looking at Riley.

"Yes, Pat, this Finals has only just begun!" O'Neal also said with a smile.

And at this time...

The trace of arrogance that had arisen in the hearts of the Heat players after their big win against the Mavericks in Game 1 had also vanished.

Although Su Feng didn't know what his future career would be like.

But there was no doubt that...

The Heat, who were only one step away from a three-peat at this moment...

Had already surpassed all the teams that had stood at the top of the NBA in the past.

Of course...

If you had to ask Su Feng why he dared to make such a conclusion...

Then the answer would naturally be:

"If you don't even have confidence, then what the hell are you playing basketball for!"

Early June of 2007...

As he was about to say goodbye to Miami...

Speaking of which, this was the first time in Su Feng's life that he was so sure...

No matter who the opponent was.

He and the team he led would definitely defeat them.

It's just a pity...

The only regret was...

Just like the "Meteor Dunk" that Su Feng created in his early years.

The greatness of this Heat team was destined to be like a shooting star...

Reaching its end at the most brilliant moment!

...

ps: Phew, sorry everyone! Because I've been staying up too late lately, my kidney's golden core has acted up again! So, I'm taking a leave of absence today, the 21st! Well, I'm posting first and then asking for leave, because this chapter is actually the guaranteed chapter for the 20th.

ps2: And thank you again for your concern... Qiao will try to write a little more on the 22nd to thank everyone! (It hurts, it hurts, it still hurts even after taking painkillers! Qiao is drinking water to pass the stone!)