23 VS 24 Finally Begins!

"Michael can't keep holding back any longer!"

"In the third quarter, knowing him, he'll definitely turn it on!"

"Once Jordan starts taking over the game, Kobe will naturally step up in response."

"23 VS 24 will begin in the third quarter!"

Magic Johnson's halftime prediction hit the mark!

At the start of the second half, the Bulls went straight into their classic ISO set!

Jordan held the ball at the top of the arc! The other four players all cleared out!

The God of Basketball straightened up, gripping the ball one-handed at his side! His gaze burned as he stared down Kobe with overwhelming authority.

Young king! Perhaps the future would be yours. Perhaps after I retired, you would push the NBA to even greater heights. Perhaps your historical accomplishments would ultimately surpass mine!

Jordan acknowledged all of that! He was even happy to see it happen.

But at least for now!

The world of basketball was mine to rule!

"So fast!" Little Fish cried out from the bench.

Jordan's drive practically left an afterimage!

"This is Finals Jordan! In a class of his own in history! A monstrous superstar capable of averaging 41 points, 8.5 rebounds, and 6.3 assists per game! Even Kobe in the previous series hadn't averaged more points than Jordan once put up in the Finals!"

"The God of Basketball! The more crucial the game, the grander the stage—especially one like the Finals—the more unstoppable Michael Jordan becomes!"

"The Lakers were undoubtedly wildly successful in the regular season this year, but if they wanted to claim the O'Brien Trophy? They'd better ask the God of Basketball for permission!"

Fast!

Jordan's first step was so quick that, for a moment, Kobe felt as if he were facing Wade!

Overbearing! Composed!

His explosive first step came with a