This series, only you can change the tide, shoot bravely, Rondo!

On June 1, under bright sunshine and a gentle breeze, a day destined to become an important one in basketball history arrived. Madison Square Garden in New York City, one of the world's most famous sports arenas, was already packed to the brim with passionate fans.

Fans had come from all corners just to witness this highly anticipated game with their own eyes and cheer on their home team.

As the NBA's premier city, New York possessed a unique basketball atmosphere.

Even in the past, before Kevin Garnett and Ray Allen had joined the team, when its record had been poor, fans had still steadfastly supported their home team—the New York Knicks.

Now, with the team's strength improved, they had not only made the playoffs year after year but had even advanced to the Finals last season.

This season, they had acquired superstar Carmelo Anthony through a trade, making the team even stronger.

However, the current situation was far from optimistic. They trailed Goodwin-led Boston Celtics 0:2 in the Eastern Conference Finals.

But no matter what, New York Knicks fans remained unwavering. They believed their team could claim victory at home.

Inside Madison Square Garden, there was a sea of blue—the fans dressed in New York Knicks jerseys. They waved flags, shouted slogans, and expressed their support for the team in the most fervent way possible.

By comparison, the visiting Boston Celtics fans seemed rather lonely. They could not get inside the arena to watch the game and could only wait outside. With tickets in such short supply, even scalpers' tickets were difficult to obtain at exorbitant prices.

Across New York, many restaurants had put up signs declaring that if the New York Knicks won today's game, they would provide free meals for the next three days, hoping to encourage