Li Fei's godlike performance in this Finals was bound to once again ignite demand for his Li Fei Series sneakers, the Flying Pig Barkley collaboration line, and The Answer Iverson collaboration line, sending their commercial value to even greater heights.
TNT Sports' official website simultaneously updated its halftime report, fully compiling commentary quotes from Kevin Harlan, Marv Albert, and Bill Walton.
All three agreed that Li Fei's 30-point half was an unprecedented performance in the history of NBA Finals Game 7s. His Titanium Alloy Physique supported his steady production through intense physical battles, while his unstoppable mid-range game left both the Lakers' zone defense and individual defenders completely helpless.
Major sports forums and social media trending lists across the internet were instantly dominated by topics such as #LiFei30PointsAtHalftime, #KnicksLakersGame7CloseAtHalftime, and #LiFeiBuzzerBeatingThreeToEndTheHalf.
Sports legends, retired players, and entertainment celebrities across the United States all posted their takes. The entire American sports world was thoroughly set ablaze by this first-half showdown.
In front of television sets in homes across the United States, countless fans stared fixedly at the screens, not a single one willing to get up and move.
Los Angeles fans gathered in bars and family living rooms, their expressions grave as they clenched their fists over the Lakers' deficit. They regretted seeing O'Neal completely suppressed by Li Fei, yet admired Kobe's resilience in fighting alone.
New York fans, meanwhile, had descended into celebration. Cheers and shouts rang out everywhere—in homes, bars, and community gathering spots.
"This is Li! You can always trust him!"
"That buzzer-beating three at the half was absolutely lethal! Kobe defended him to the limit and still couldn't stop him!"
"Hold steady, Knicks! Protect the lead in the second half and go for the three-peat!"
On streets and in alleys, anywhere a television was broadcasting the game,