249 Points, 15 Rebounds, 10 Assists, 5 Blocks! First Win Too Easy!

During the break between quarters, the atmosphere on the Knicks bench was relaxed.

Li Fei picked up a towel and wiped away his sweat, then calmly said to the teammates gathered around him, "Not bad, but we can raise the intensity a little more."

His gaze swept over Allan Houston and Larry Johnson before shifting to Sprewell, the "Madman," on the bench.

"Latrell."

Li Fei's voice was steady and forceful. "You're going in for the second quarter. Your main assignment is Allen. I need your aggression—give him physical contact. Don't let him catch the ball easily, and don't let him get up to speed easily. Fouls are fine, but make him pay for every point he scores."

Then he looked at Sabonis. "Sava, pay attention to help defense and protect the paint."

Finally, his gaze settled on the entire team. "Remember, Allen will play the whole game—he might even play all 48 minutes. His stamina is limited, especially under this level of defensive pressure. Our goal is to keep wearing him down. By the second half, especially late in the third quarter, his energy will fall off a cliff. That will be the moment for us to put the game away."

His words clearly displayed his unparalleled ability to read the game and his far-reaching strategic vision. He not only dominated on the court, but also showed the team the way on a tactical level.

The second quarter began.

The Knicks sent in the "Madman," Sprewell. Known for his toughness and Mad Dog-style defense, the hard-nosed guard was like a hunting hound unleashed by the coaching staff, locking onto Iverson without letting go.

The Philadelphia 76ers were on offense.

Just as Iverson tried to curl out from the baseline to receive the ball, Sprewell stuck to him like glue, driving