Five Consecutive Scoring Titles! The Real War Is Nocked!

The discussion in the studio grew increasingly animated, with the two experts delivering clear, incisive analysis.

At last, Kevin Harlan steered the topic back to the ultimate question hanging over the entire playoffs.

"Then let's make a bold prediction. When the dust settles, the first-round bloodshed is over, and the real battle among the final six begins, who is most likely to break out of their respective conferences and meet in the Finals?"

A brief silence fell over the studio.

It was a question everyone cared about, yet also the hardest one to answer.

In the end, Bill Walton broke the silence. His expression was more serious than ever.

"In the Eastern Conference, there's no question the winner will be decided between the New York Knicks and the Chicago Bulls. This is a showdown between the new king and the old god, a fated battle between Li Fei and Michael Jordan. It isn't merely a contest between two teams—it's the ultimate clash between the Li-Fly brand and Nike. The winner will define basketball for this era."

"As for the Western Conference..." He paused, his gaze sweeping over the logos of the Spurs, Lakers, and Houston Rockets. "The Spurs' Twin Towers, the Lakers' OK Duo, the Rockets' Big Three—any matchup between them would be like Mars colliding with Earth. But personally, I favor the Spurs with Duncan and Robinson. Their consistency and defense could be the decisive edge over a long series."

Marv Albert added, "No matter what, this year's playoffs will be the most classic and brutal in NBA history. Six teams packed with multiple superstars will fight to the death for the same goal. Every series will be a Finals-level confrontation."

Kevin Harlan's eyes finally settled on the center of the big screen, where the New York Knicks and