The NBA Finals were tied 0–3, a deficit that was almost impossible to overcome.
That was why Su Yan said they would win at home next time, defeat the Lakers, and claim the championship.
However...
The Lakers were just as confident.
After winning the game, the whole team was fired up and eager to sound the call for a comeback.
If there was no miracle, they would make one.
If there was no history, they would make it.
Kobe and Paul, the "Diamond Backcourt," had such a powerful desire to win that they wouldn't give up on a single game.
Two days later.
Madison Square Garden.
The decisive Game 5, which might determine the champions... had arrived!
Tonight, on the Knicks' home court, with a commanding lead in the series, they were clearly in the stronger position.
"Boom!"
The cheers of the home Knicks fans, stirred up by the DJ, crashed through the arena like a tidal wave, seemingly ready to flip the place over!
This was the popularity of the "Big Apple City"!
The Lakers were under mounting pressure.
"Tch!"
Feeling the electric atmosphere in the arena, Paul wasn't pressured. His fighting spirit only grew stronger.
"Whatever doesn't kill me will only make me stronger!"
Paul narrowed his eyes. "Wasn't winning a championship the whole reason I gave up the 'Chris Paul' nickname and came to the Lakers?
I'm already on the NBA Finals stage. I have no reason to back down.
My teammates and I have already won one game. That was just the beginning. Now we're going to sound... the call for a comeback!"
Paul was fired up.
Kobe? He was no different, naturally. He had always believed he would win every game.
He would do everything he could, using his ability to help the team win.