"That's right."
Kenny Smith nodded emphatically, then excitedly said, "The Rockets achieved a 22-game winning streak, led by Yao Ming.
The New York Knicks achieved a 22-game winning streak, led by Su Yan.
Two players from the Dragon Country have both led their teams to the second-longest winning streak in history.
This is truly remarkable.
Dragon Country fans are really something!"
"Haha~"
Mike Breen laughed loudly and joked, "Now... the pressure is on Yi Jianlian of the New Jersey Nets!"
"Hahaha!"
Kenny Smith laughed and shook his head, then continued, "The interesting thing is that when the Rockets were chasing their 23rd straight win back then, they ran into that year's champion, the 'big three' Boston Celtics.
They ultimately lost.
If Yao Ming hadn't been injured, perhaps the unstoppable Rockets could have climbed over the mountain that was the Boston Celtics.
Coincidentally.
The New York Knicks' next game, where they chase their 23rd straight win, is also against the Boston Celtics, and none of their key players are injured.
Will history repeat itself?
Or... will the New York Knicks defeat the Green Shirts, surpass the Rockets, and solely hold and refresh the second-longest winning streak in history?
That's something we should look forward to."
"Mhm, mhm."
Mike Breen also nodded emphatically, "Seriously, I'm completely looking forward to it!!!"
...The next day.
Afternoon.
The entire New York Knicks team, who flew back overnight from Houston, actively trained and prepared for the showdown against the Boston Celtics after getting sufficient rest.
The whole team was on high alert.
This serious?!
You have to realize... the New York Knicks, with 23 consecutive wins, have already surpassed the Magic and climbed to the second spot in the Eastern Conference.
Their record is second only to the Cavaliers.
And the Boston Celtics, only in fourth place, seem like they are no longer the championship powerhouse they were in the 2007–08 season.
But that is not the case.
Firstly, a fourth-place record in the East is not bad.
Secondly, although the strength of the "big three" has declined somewhat since they were first formed in '07, their dominance remains.
The "big three" lineup is definitely still a championship favorite.
Finally, although the Boston Celtics have lost some games and their team record doesn't look great.
In reality.
Their focus this season, from the very beginning, was not the regular season, but... the championship.
Therefore.
As long as they can secure a top four seed and enter the Playoffs, that is enough.
By doing so, they lose some games, gain more rest time, and prepare for the Playoffs early.
This maximizes their push for the championship.
In short.
When the Boston Celtics take things seriously, their ability to win tough games is exceptionally strong.
This is why they were able to defeat the eastern conference first Cavaliers during the Christmas Day Game!
Clearly.
Their next opponent, the New York Knicks, will be a tough battle, an opponent they need to take completely seriously.
Once the Green Shirts get serious, their strength is terrifying.
This year, they will also make it to the NBA Finals.
Some might ask, if the Boston Celtics are so strong, why didn't they make it to the NBA Finals last year?!
That's because the "Wolf King" Garnett was injured.
The strength of the Green Shirts relies on the combined fighting power of the "big three," so naturally, none of them can be missing... For the New York Knicks, this will be a fierce battle.
Su Yan must also treat this seriously.
Having already reached 22 consecutive wins, even if they don't immediately aim for 33, they must at least... surpass the Rockets' 22 consecutive wins, which is only a step away.
Daily training must keep up.
Rebecca accompanied him, and she even suggested installing a mirror on the ceiling... The next day.
The entire New York Knicks team arrived at the arena early to continue preparations for the evening's showdown against the Boston Celtics.
This is another milestone game.
Of course.
It only matters if they win.
The outside world has defined this showdown between the New York Knicks and the Boston Celtics as an "Eastern Conference Finals preview."
This is a major battle broadcast across the entire US.
The excitement is extremely high.
In the dance studio.
The instructor also emphasized to the trainees that tonight would be broadcast across the entire US, so they must perform well and not disgrace the New York Knicks cheerleading squad.
The Misses nodded vigorously, like pounding garlic, and actively practiced their dancing.
During the break.
One Miss looked at Rebecca and couldn't help but exclaim, "Rebecca, your skin looks even better lately.
It's flawless, rosy, and glowing.
How do you take care of it?"
"Is it?"
Rebecca touched her cheek and smiled, "It's the same as usual, and you know I always keep my skincare simple—just washing my face and putting on a mask."
"Wow~"
Another Miss also noticed Rebecca's incredibly good skin condition and said enviously, "Is this really the kind of skin you can get from simple skincare?
Rebecca.
Your skin is so good, I'm really envious~"
"It's so rosy."
Another cheerleading Miss leaned over and asked suspiciously, "How could normal maintenance make it look this good?
It feels like some special nutrients have been injected~
Tell us... Rebecca, are you dating someone recently?!"
"N-no, I'm not!"
Rebecca flatly denied it, but she was startled internally. Could it be that... that activity is good for the skin?!
If so, then... Rebecca was gradually discovering a new continent... 6 PM.
The entire Boston Celtics team arrived at Madison Square Garden and went to the visitors' locker room arranged by the New York Knicks.
"Guys, are we confident we can crush those kids on the New York Knicks?!"
The "Wolf King" Garnett clapped his hands and roared in a low voice.
"Does that even need to be asked?"
Pierce leaned back in his chair, stretched, and said calmly and confidently, "To deal with them, we don't even need to go all out.
A 22-game winning streak?
It looks good, and their strength seems impressive.
But just like the Rockets in the '07–08 season, they only managed 22 wins because they hadn't met us yet!
The New York Knicks are the same tonight."
"That's true."
Ray Allen also shrugged, looking completely confident they wouldn't lose, "Not only are we going to win tonight.
I also want to break all doubts.
Recently, the calls for Su Yan being the league's best Shooter are growing louder, subtly overshadowing me, and that makes me a little unhappy!
I plan to let him truly experience how a real top-tier Shooter... shines in a high-stakes game!!!"
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