Larry Brown furiously waved his arms on the sideline, roaring at his players to get back on defense.
But the gap in strength was not something a head coach could make up for by roaring.
Over the next five minutes, Madison Square Garden completely became Li Fei's personal showcase.
On the defensive end, Li Fei extended his defensive range all the way beyond the free-throw line.
His 120-kilogram frame and Titanium Alloy-like physique gave him absolute dominance in physical confrontations.
Whether it was Theo Ratliff or Tyrone Hill, the moment they dared to receive the ball inside, they immediately felt the terrifying force of being crushed by a hydraulic press.
And on offense, Li Fei showed the entire world what it meant to be "the most unstoppable mid-range god in NBA history."
Sabonis held the ball at the high post and facilitated the offense, while Li Fei established position with his back to the basket down low.
Ratliff braced himself behind Li Fei with all his strength, trying to disrupt his catch.
But Li Fei merely leaned back lightly, and Ratliff felt as though he had crashed into a reinforced concrete wall. His chest tightened, and he involuntarily retreated half a step.
Sabonis's pass arrived right on cue.
Li Fei caught the ball without the slightest hesitation.
Pivoting on his left foot, his massive body spun around with unimaginable flexibility and speed.
He rose, hanging in the air.
At 2.24 meters tall, coupled with his astonishing vertical leap, Li Fei's release point was absurdly high.
Ratliff leaped desperately for the block, but his fingertips could not even reach Li Fei's elbow.
Li Fei maintained perfect balance in midair, his gaze cold and focused, before flicking his wrist lightly.
The ball traced an incredibly high and beautiful arc through the air.