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Li Fei took up his defensive position, his sharp eyes fixed on the court, his body taut as he prepared to defend.
He knew a four-point lead was nowhere near enough. The Lakers' counterattack was coming, and Kobe and O'Neal would never give up easily.
Sabonis stood beside him. Though he was still moving somewhat slowly and blood still trickled from the corner of his mouth, he held his ground, his gaze unwavering.
The other Knicks players also set themselves on defense. Every one of them gave it everything they had, their eyes filled with resolve.
The cheers at Madison Square Garden still thundered to the rafters. The fans' passion burned like flames, engulfing the entire arena.
There were 2 minutes and 18 seconds left in the game. The outcome remained uncertain, and the suspense was still alive.
Li Fei had taken over the game, Sabonis was holding the line through bloodshed, and the Knicks held a four-point advantage.
But the Lakers had Kobe and O'Neal mounting a furious comeback. They still had a chance to turn things around.
The final-quarter battle of this Game 7 Finals clash grew ever more intense, ever more gripping.
Every possession, every exchange on offense and defense, could determine who won the championship. Every player was fighting with everything they had for the title they dreamed of.
Li Fei looked at Kobe across from him, with not a trace of fear in his eyes—only resolve and toughness. Today, the championship would belong to the Knicks, to every one of them who had given their all.
The moment Li Fei hit the clutch fadeaway jumper and gave the Knicks a