The Way of Basketball: Never Talk Shit to Him!

Rick Carlisle expressed his anger after the game.

Pat Riley wasn't to be outdone, confidently claiming, "The Pacers are a bunch of madmen!"

How could they be so reckless?

But the next day, it was Pat Riley who became the butt of jokes. The New York Media led the charge, "Pat Riley, you New York traitor, stop pretending to be the victim. We all saw it clearly, you threw the first punch. This scene is exactly the same as 11 years ago, with only one difference: back then, the victims were the New York Knicks, and now, the victims are the Indiana Pacers!"

"We must applaud the Pacers for their tough response, not allowing the Heat Team's scheming to succeed!"

Back then, New York just didn't react in time. The opposing role players tangled with their key players, and they could have countered in the same way!

Doesn't everyone have role players?

The game was disastrous for both sides.

Little O'Neal dislocated his shoulder and suffered severe muscle strain, needing at least 2 months to recover;

Wade slowly woke up after the game, his first confused words: "Where am I? I want to go back to Mars."

As for Haslem, Zach Randolph, Harrington, and Chris Bosh who were all entangled, and Millsap who punched Wade during the game, David Stern suspended them afterward.

Haslem was suspended for 7 games, Zach Randolph for 4 games, Harrington for 3 games, and Millsap for 6 games.

Meanwhile, both teams were fined 100,000 US dollars.

Upon receiving the fine, Rick Carlisle didn't think he was wrong: "We couldn't let the Heat Team beat us in such a disgusting way. They simply don't have the capability to defeat us. The Heat Big Three are a joke!"

This comment stung all of Miami.

At the beginning of the season, when the "Three Giants" were formed, all of Miami was bold and ambitious, aiming directly at the O'Brien Cup for the new season.

Now, they hadn't even touched the floor of the Eastern Conference Finals, and they fell in the semifinals.

This result was far from their original expectations.

However, facing the siege from all sides in the media, Miami media were "stubbornly unyielding," suggesting that the Pacers were also inseparable from the situation.

If they hadn't reacted so aggressively, things wouldn't have gotten so out of hand.

This shameless remark left other media dumbfounded.

LeBron also confirmed through the news that the team was eliminated with a 1-4 scoreline.

He felt a mix of emotions.

His biggest thought was...

Both Bosh and Wade were useless!

He had sacrificed so much, yet still, they didn't win!

It truly frustrated him.

He angrily punched the edge of the bed.

The movement was too large, he pulled his groin.

He immediately felt a burst of sweet pain, making him involuntarily pout and grunt.

At that moment, two people walked into the hospital room, entertainment moguls Jay-Z and his wife, Beyonce.

These two were also LeBron's very close friends.

The three of them gradually became symbols of leadership for African Americans in the United States.

Not much needs to be said about Jay-Z and Beyonce. LeBron, the "Chosen One" from the "slums," had similarly lit up the world for countless African Americans in the United States, becoming their guiding light. They also hoped to have the same kind of luck as LeBron!

Speaking of which, that's actually LeBron's real "base."

"Feeling better?" Jay-Z approached the hospital bed, asking with concern.

LeBron's expression softened, he nodded slightly, "Don't worry, this little thing won't keep me down!"

Seeing that LeBron wasn't very happy, Jay-Z said, "I have some good news for you!"

LeBron looked at Jay-Z with hopeful eyes, already sensing what Jay-Z was about to say.

"Diddy has agreed, you'll get an invitation to this summer's party, brother, your wish is granted!"

Exactly!

LeBron's expression instantly became excited.

He almost jumped out of bed.

"Really?" he confirmed.

"Of course, brother, can this help you recover faster?!"

"No doubt, I actually feel better already!"

LeBron felt revitalized.

There's no helping it, Diddy's party is one that even the American elite find hard to get into. Getting into that circle basically means entering into the core circles of the United States, the true mark of a successful person.

Let's put it this way...

Basketball is just LeBron's "stepping stone" to knock on that door.

Now, he had finally boarded that boat, and it left him beaming.

Su Wan tweeted immediately when the Pacers made it to the next round:

Justice prevails!

As for the New York Media, they were already celebrating their early lock on the finals slot.

Long-absent Bill Simmons jumped out at this moment, "Su Wan's dominance is built on luck, always encountering this or that situation that carries him and his team to the end. This year is the best proof, whether it be the Heat Team or the Pacers, if fully fit, both would have been tough teams for the New York Knicks to handle in the Eastern Conference Finals. But now, with both teams battered, it leaves Su Wan and the New York Knicks reaping the benefits of others' fights. If the New York Knicks ultimately win the championship like this, I'm the first to not recognize it!"

Barkley immediately retorted, "Does Bill Simmons not understand his own influence? You're just a columnist who's written for many years, are you sure your disapproval will have any impact on Su Wan's historical status?"