Kevin Harlan slowly summed up the core gap between the two teams.
"Miller gave everything he had, but the gap in talent and roster strength couldn't be overcome."
"The Knicks' twin cores took turns taking over the game, leaving the Pacers no room to breathe."
"This sweep was a comprehensive victory in strength, talent, and roster depth."
With the full-game review over, the broadcast cut to the postgame press conference.
The atmosphere at the Pacers' press conference was stifling and grim.
Larry Bird and Reggie Miller sat side by side, facing a dense forest of media microphones.
A reporter was the first to ask about the fundamental reason for Miller's loss in this series.
Miller fell silent for two seconds. He offered no excuses and showed no resentment as he slowly lowered his head.
His voice was hoarse and weary, yet exceptionally candid.
"We lost fair and square. There are no excuses."
"From Game 1 through Game 4, the Knicks crushed us in every aspect."
"On both ends of the floor, in star power, and in in-game adjustments, we were at a complete disadvantage."
When discussing Li Fei, who had dominated the court throughout the series, Miller's praise was entirely heartfelt.
"Li is the most terrifying superstar I've ever seen, without question."
"At seven-foot-four, he has a guard's mid-range touch and rhythm."
"His physicality is unstoppable, his defense is unstoppable, his shooting is unstoppable. He has no weaknesses."
"When he's on the court, you know the odds of turning things around are almost zero."
"His composure, toughness, and big-game mentality make him worthy of every championship and honor."
Miller openly admitted that the Pacers had lost entirely because their opponent was stronger.
The team's resilience and tactical system had been utterly helpless before Li Fei's absolute dominance.
The reporters immediately