Li Fei Scores 78 Points, Knicks Take Match Point!

Li Fei's individual numbers made basketball fans around the world feel their scalps tingle.

In 24 minutes of first-half action, he went 22-for-35 from the field, 8-for-12 from three, and 6-for-7 at the line, erupting for 58 points!

"Fifty-eight points in a half..."

At the TNT commentary desk, Marv Albert's voice was incredibly dry. "Li Fei has broken his own career record for points in a half, and he has also set the NBA playoff record for points in a half! I don't know what words I can use to describe what I've witnessed. This is nothing short of a myth!"

Bill Walton wore an expression of shock and confusion. "Li Fei in full scoring mode... so this is how terrifying he is. He has shown us a possibility—the absolute pinnacle of pure individual ability, completely transcending tactics and systems. Tonight, he is the God of Basketball!"

During halftime, the Chicago Bulls' locker room was deathly silent, the oppressive atmosphere almost suffocating.

Phil Jackson stood before the tactics board and remained silent for a long time.

He knew that in the face of an absolute gap in strength, any words of encouragement would seem pale and powerless.

"In the second half," the Zen Master finally said, his voice hoarse, "we have to double-team Li Fei. From the instant he receives the ball, put two men on him. At any cost!"

This was the decision he had least wanted to make. Double-teaming Li Fei meant the Knicks' other players would receive plenty of open looks. Allan Houston, Larry Johnson, Sabonis—none of them were pushovers. But there was no other option. If they did not contain that man who had already become a god, the game would be completely decided by the third quarter.

The second half began, and the Bulls faithfully