A Small Forward with 51 Points, 16 Rebounds, 8 Assists, and 6 Blocks!

Every spectator jumped from their seats, pumping their fists, embracing strangers beside them, roaring with every ounce of strength to vent the excitement and shock in their hearts!

Li Fei landed steadily on the floor. He raised both arms high, expressionlessly accepting the worship of the entire arena.

His teammates surged toward him like a tide, surrounding him tightly. Madman Sprewell was the first to leap onto his back, excitedly pounding his chest!

At the other end of the court, Michael Jordan stood rooted to the spot, staring at the figure surrounded by the crowd, his eyes complicated.

He had missed the game-winning shot, while that young man had ended the game with a buzzer-beating three.

It seemed that, at this very moment, the changing of eras had truly let out a thunderous roar.

The final score on the scoreboard froze at 103:99.

In the 1998–99 season opener, on the night they received their championship rings, the Knicks defeated the Chicago Bulls—with Jordan, Malone, and Ewing—with a breathtaking game-winning shot!

After the game, the statistics quickly appeared on the big screen.

New York Knicks:

Li Fei: 38 minutes played, 18-of-31 shooting, 4-of-7 from three, 11-of-12 from the line, a monstrous 51 points, 16 rebounds, 8 assists, 6 blocks, and 2 steals!

Allan Houston: 21 points, 4 assists, including that priceless go-ahead three.

Larry Johnson: 14 points, 8 rebounds.

Arvydas Sabonis: 8 points, 12 rebounds, along with the crucial rebound that decided the game.

Chicago Bulls:

Michael Jordan: 42 minutes played, 19-of-35 shooting, a team-high 45 points, 6 rebounds, and 5 assists.

Karl Malone: 24 points, 15 rebounds, as steady as ever.

Patrick Ewing: Against his former team, he posted a double-double of 12 points and 10 rebounds.

Sam Cassell: 10 points, 7 assists.

The first game of the new season: