The relationship between O'Neal and Kobe was not as bad as the outside world made it out to be; they were still playing side by side in last year's NBA Finals.

Now that they've parted ways, O'Neal has once again made it to the Finals. He thought Kobe was there to cheer him on, so he ran to the stands and hugged Kobe. It's clear that the Heat players are very relaxed. Their easy victory over the Suns in the last game has given them confidence for the upcoming games.

The venue remained packed.

Lao Xu and Lao Yang from Huaxia also came to the scene and occupied the best spots in the stadium to provide live commentary.

"Beep!!!"

The whistle blew, and the game began.

The Suns took the first possession...

Wei Guoshun drew the defense, received a pass from Nash, faked a shot and then passed the ball to Joe Johnson outside the three-point line.

Joe Johnson attempts a three-pointer.

"Whoosh!!!"

The basketball went into the net.

3-0!!!

The Suns took an early lead.

Van Gundy said, "Wei Guo already knows he can't beat us on his own, so he's helping his teammates find their rhythm first."

"The Suns' offense shouldn't be underestimated..."

The assistant coach cautioned, "If players like Joe Johnson find their rhythm, it won't be easy for us."

Van Gundy smiled and said, "A great man from the East once said, 'Despise the enemy tactically, but respect the enemy strategically.' Although the Suns achieved an impressive 73 wins in the regular season, the Heat are the Suns' nemesis. The Heat are investing in the future, acquiring O'Neal, Kidd, Miller, and Mourning through trades, all for the sake of the championship."

The Heat are on offense.

Joe Johnson trash-talked Miller, saying, "At your age, you should be in a nursing home."

This statement instantly enraged Miller...

Miller pushed Joe Johnson aside, stretched out his arm, and said, "Jason, give me the ball!"

Miller wasn't the best offensive option, but Kidd noticed that Miller seemed to be provoked by young Joe Johnson, so he passed the ball to Miller without hesitation.

Miller faked a shot and then launched a three-pointer!

"bang~~~"

Missed a shot.

This made Joe John even more smug, and he kept grumbling, "You don't even have the strength to shoot, and you still dare to call yourself a shooter?"

Few stars in the 90s had a good temper. Miller was very unhappy when provoked by a junior. What was even more infuriating was that after he missed the shot, Joe Johnson actually shrugged and spread his hands. This kind of action should have given him a technical foul, but the referee turned a blind eye. Miller gritted his teeth and went back to defend.

The Suns are on offense.

Wei Guo stopped just outside the three-point line, forcing the Heat to focus their defense on the perimeter.

After Stoudemire set a screen, he rolled to the basket, and Nash bounced the ball to Stoudemire. Having not played for half a month, Stoudemire jumped with all his might, completely disregarding O'Neal under the basket.

......

"That pick and roll was clean. Stoudemire received the pass, and right under the basket was Shaquille O'Neal..."

What was he trying to do? Stoudemire jumped... O'Neal wanted a good block, but Stoudemire jumped really high!

Oh my god, is this real...? Stoudemire dunked on O'Neal!

......

When O'Neal was pulled up by his teammates, he looked completely bewildered.

He actually got knocked down?!

As a dominant force under the basket, Shaquille O'Neal was only dunked on by three players in his career: Michael Jordan, James Wesley, and another player who was not very famous. His name was Coleman, and he was Wesley's teammate when the 76ers won the championship. When Coleman dunked on O'Neal, he could only be considered a decent power forward. After dunking on O'Neal, he arrogantly wagged his finger at O'Neal.

The outcome was predictable... Coleman was badly beaten by O'Neal in that game.

today...

Shaquille O'Neal got dunked on again, and he was knocked down by the dunk!

Right at the start of the game, O'Neal couldn't stand being wronged. If he couldn't get back on his feet, he wouldn't be Shaquille O'Neal.

It's quite a coincidence...

Besides Jordan, the other two players who dunked on O'Neal were teammates with Wei Guo. Perhaps this is the protagonist's halo?

5-0!!!

The Suns took an early 5-point lead.

Two Heat players have already been provoked, first Miller and then O'Neal. The audience has also seen the Suns' determination to win this game. Basketball is not a gentleman's sport; the more you provoke your opponent, the more excited the audience becomes.

Heat on offense!

O'Neal called for the ball under the basket; he wanted to take on Stoudemire one-on-one.

Stoudemire braced his arm around O'Neal. He didn't exert any force; he simply used his body to resist O'Neal. This defensive move was not a foul!

O'Neal wanted to use his body to hit Stoudemire...

Van Gundy suddenly saw Wei Guo leave his original defensive position and start moving towards the basket, and immediately shouted, "Shakel, don't get carried away! Wei Guo is going to help defend..."

O'Neal is completely out of control!

He didn't care whether Wei Guo helped defend or not, and failed to push Stoudemire aside. O'Neal simply turned around after receiving the ball, squeezed Stoudemire aside, and threw the basketball over the basket!

This was within Wei Guo's expectations...

As O'Neal pushed past Stoudemire, Wei Guo accelerated to the basket.

*Smack!!!*

A spectacular block!

Wei Guo slammed the basketball onto the backboard, landed with it, and without any celebration, tossed the ball forward. Joe Johnson, who had already sprinted down the court, received the pass from Wei Guo, jumped from the free-throw line, and swung his arms in a windmill motion.

"Bang!!!"

Score with a dunk.

7-0!!!

The Heat were completely stunned.

Especially O'Neal...

Throughout his career, how many times has he been dunked on? How many times has he been blocked? Tonight, at the start of the game, he was first dunked on by Stoudemire, then slipped and fell to the ground... and then he was hit with a block by Wei Guo.

"Suns, you will win!"

"Suns, you will win!"

"Suns, you will win!"

The audience is cheering for the players.

No wonder, teams with a strong sense of national pride never give up. But no one expected the Suns, who had just lost a game, to have such a strong comeback.

......

The Heat were ultimately careless.

Players like Miller and O'Neal have extremely high self-esteem... If they get trash-talked or dunked on, they have to get their revenge.

But I couldn't do it tonight.

Miller was trash-talked and tried to shoot over Joe Johnson, but his three-point attempt missed.

O'Neal was dunked on and tried to overpower Stoudemire, but his layup was blocked by Wei Guo.

The Heat's offense is a bit disorganized... and the players seem to be in poor form as well.

Less than five minutes into the first quarter, Van Gundy called his first timeout.

13:3!!

This is the score on the court; the Heat are down by 10 points.

......

The Suns played well offensively, scoring 13 points on 5-of-7 shooting in the first four minutes. Their defense was even better, with Joe Johnson stopping Miller's three-pointers twice. Stoudemire was not afraid of physical contact with O'Neal, and with Wei Guo's help defense, O'Neal was also limited. The Heat only made one field goal, and O'Neal made one of two free throws after being fouled.

D'Antoni jumped for joy.

As the players walked to the sidelines, he rushed over and hugged each one of them, saying, "This is fantastic, it's the perfect start."

A dream start has allowed the Suns to regain their status as the league's number one team.

Miami Heat bench.

Van Gundy said, "You guys are playing too fast. You are all the best players in the league. Don't let one or two small things affect your mentality."

This was said to O'Neal and Miller.

Miller often provokes players who are better than him, such as Jordan and Wei Guo. He trash-talked Wei Guo in the last game, but he was often proven wrong, so Miller got used to it. The main problem tonight is that it was a player like Joe Johnson, who is not very famous, who provoked him, and he couldn't stand it.

In the past... anyone who angered Shaq would suffer greatly, but the Suns have Weiguo, and Weiguo won't let his little brother be bullied.

......

After a short break, the game resumed.

The Heat are on offense.

Kidd orchestrated the play, assisting Haslem for a layup.

13:5!!

The Heat stopped their losing streak and trailed by only 8 points.

No one expected that the Heat, with their four superstars, would score four of their first five points with Haslem. This should make fans reconsider their opinion of this young player who has only been in the league for less than two years.

Haslem also has a good attitude...

Miller's mentality was ruined by Joe Johnson, O'Neal was provoked by Stoudemire, Wade was defended to death by the defender, and only Haslem was forgotten.

This is also an advantage for young players. Cummings once had the feat of making all five of his three-point attempts, which is inseparable from his hard work. However, the main reason he had so many shooting opportunities was that he was forgotten by his opponents.

The Suns are on offense.

Wei Guo received a pass from Nash at the three-point line, jumped up and passed the ball to Stoudemire under the basket, and Stoudemire pulled up for a dunk.

"Bang!!!"

The basketball rims were bent under the weight.

During this season, Stoudemire, Joe Johnson, Marion, and Richardson all experienced slumps, but fortunately they had Wei Guo and Gentry. Every time they rose from the ashes, they were reborn. Under Wei Guo's encouragement and guidance, and Gentry's encouragement, these players quickly regained their form, and their skills and mentality became more mature.

Several years later...

Looking back, this was also their most unforgettable season.

After retiring, Stoudemire said that without Wei Guo, he would not only have not won a championship, but would have also earned tens of millions less. Unfortunately, Wei Guo only played for seven seasons before choosing to retire because he had no opponents. Indeed, with Wei Guo's help, Stoudemire's playing style became more mature. After O'Neal's performance declined, Stoudemire was once known as the best center in the league until he was surpassed by Howard.

In the first quarter, Gentry did not call a timeout.

Whether in offense or defense, he, as the head coach, is flawless. It is a great pleasure in life to coach such a group of positive and motivated players.

The first quarter has ended.

27:19!!

The Suns lead by 8 points.

The Heat tightened their defense in the second half of the quarter, limiting the Suns' scoring, but their offense also failed to find its footing.

This season, Stoudemire's defensive abilities have improved significantly...

If you lack awareness, make up for it with attitude.

Stoudemire's speed and agility, coupled with Wei Guo's safety net, made it difficult for the Heat to play effectively.

......

While Kobe and his three companions watched the game intently, they were also discussing things in hushed tones.

Kobe said, "Did you guys notice? The scariest thing about Wei Guo is that he can mobilize all his teammates."

I don't think so...

Artest said, "Wei Guo is too sharp; it's pitiful to be his teammate."

Despite their differing opinions, Kobe didn't argue with Artest; his focus remained on the game. McGrady and Gasol remained silent. Having never been teammates with Wei Guo, they had no right to speak. However, many Rockets players were Wei Guo's former teammates, and McGrady, being the team's leader, knew very well that being the team leader wasn't easy.

But...

He had never seen a team leader who could be as good as Wei Guo. Even two years after leaving the Rockets, all the Rockets players still say when they mention Wei Guo, "He was my good older brother."

......

The second quarter began with Wei Guo remaining on the court.

This tactic is very common...

In the year Iverson led his team, his playing time in the Finals was close to 48 minutes. Chamberlain also had one season where he averaged 48.5 minutes per game, meaning he didn't rest for a single minute throughout the entire season.

No one knows the limits of Wei Guo's physical strength. Chamberlain has passed away, and many things are impossible to verify. But one thing is certain: even players from Chamberlain's era felt that Wei Guo's physical strength was better than Chamberlain's.

It's the finals again, so it's normal for Wei Guo to play the entire game.

The Heat's bench lineup was perfectly capable of supporting a five-in-five-out system, but Van Gundy didn't dare to be so overconfident. The substitutes were only Mourning, Eddie, and Damon... Wade and Haslem remained on the court.

For the Suns, the usual rotation is eight players. Besides the starters, only Richardson, Barbosa, and Jackson get some playing time off the bench. As for benchwarmers like Lampe and Cummings, their role is just to hand out drinks and wave towels; they're basically just there to create atmosphere.

The Heat are on offense.

Wade broke through and passed the ball to Eddie, who dribbled once after receiving the ball.

This is the step...

This gave Wei Guo time to cover, and Eddie's shot under the basket was blocked by Wei Guo.

The basketball flew out of bounds, and Marion used a diving save to successfully retrieve the ball. Barbosa then grabbed the ball and launched a fast break.

Watch out behind you!

Gentry reminded him, "Mourning has caught up."

Mo Ning knew Wei Guo well. After Wei Guo blocked Eddie's shot, he started running back to the backcourt. Sure enough... Marion saved the ball, and Barbosa got the ball and launched a fast break.

Barbosa was too nervous...

This was his first time playing in the Finals, and if Gentry hadn't reminded him, he definitely would have made a fast break layup.

Dribble it to the basket!

Barbosa stopped abruptly and faked a layup... Normally, this move would have fooled the defender, but Mourning was too experienced; he instantly positioned himself in front of Barbosa.

This left Barbosa with no chance to even make a shot.

"Give me the ball!"

Wei Guo's voice came from behind.

Barbosa seemed to have found a savior and turned to hand the ball to Wei Guo.