The End of an Era, and the Beginning of Another.

The Chicago Bulls' defensive strategy was on full display at this moment: they deliberately abandoned the Knicks' most unreliable three-point option—Grandmama Johnson. They were betting that he would miss!

Larry Johnson took a deep breath, then rose and released the shot under the gaze of the entire arena.

"Clang!"

The ball struck the front rim and bounced high into the air.

The Bulls' strategy had worked!

But inside the paint, everything suddenly changed!

Sabonis and Luc Longley, two seven-foot giants, were battling wildly for position. The ball was tipped by their massive bodies, changing its trajectory as it bounced toward the free-throw line.

Just as everyone thought Malone would easily secure the rebound, a black figure cut in from the perimeter like a cheetah, ignoring the crowded bodies as he exploded upward from a step inside the free-throw line!

It was Li Fei!

Malone was completely stunned!

He watched helplessly as Li Fei took off from the edge of his defensive area. That height and explosiveness were completely beyond anything he could comprehend.

Marshall is my matchup!

Malone roared inwardly. Isn't this guy a small forward? Why is he here fighting for a rebound?!

He could not understand it. How could a nominal small forward possess such terrifying rebounding instincts and such an aggressive knack for crashing the boards?

It made no sense!

But that was Li Fei. Even as a small forward, his rebounding ability remained among the very best!

Li Fei stretched out his long arm in midair and firmly grabbed the loose ball with one hand.

His body did not pause in the air for even a moment. He engaged his core and flicked his wrist in one fluid motion!

The ball gently kissed the backboard and swished through the net!

2:0!

"My God! Li Fei!"

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