227: Chapter 227 The Magician Arrives

Game 7 finally kicked off in Miami.

The American Airlines Center was a sea of white. The deafening cheers surged from all directions, nearly threatening to blow the roof off the stadium.

Every time a Lakers player touched the ball, it triggered a mountain-shaking and sea-tsunami-like roar of boos. That sound seemed as if it would swallow them whole.

The Lakers players' faces carried a hint of solemnity. The atmosphere here was even more explosive and suffocating than in G6.

"Beep—!"

The referee tossed the ball high into the air.

Howard and Bosh jumped for the ball. Howard tapped it toward the Los Angeles Lakers' half.

Nash caught the ball and dribbled it across half-court.

From the very beginning, the Miami Heat displayed their scorching form from G6.

James received the ball at the top of the arc. He didn't hesitate and drove straight in, crushing his way into the paint like a bulldozer.

Artest did his best to defend, but he simply couldn't stop James's charge.

*Bang!*

James leaped high and delivered a two-handed power dunk! The rim let out an overwhelmed groan.

"Roar!"

After scoring, James let out a roar and pounded his chest fiercely. The entire American Airlines Center erupted instantly.

2-0! The Miami Heat took the lead!

Lakers' possession.

Nash passed the ball to Lin Feng. Wade and Battier, like two hungry wolves, immediately pounced on him, playing tight man-to-man defense.

But Lin Feng didn't force a breakthrough or a hurried shot like he did in G6.

He activated [Heavenly Emperors Eye · ZONE]. Black electricity flickered across his body, but this time, he didn't look for his own scoring opportunity.

His gaze swept over every teammate on the court. He saw right through the Miami Heat's defensive rotation.

"Howard, inside!" Lin Feng shouted in a low voice.

He shook off Wade with a fake, then with a flick of his wrist, the basketball threaded the needle, accurately passing into Howard's hands in the paint.

Howard caught the ball and found himself in an excellent position. Bosh had been drawn away by Lin Feng's pass and couldn't help in time.

*Bang!*

Without any hesitation, Howard turned and delivered a powerful dunk!

2-2! The Lakers also scored two points!

This play was very smooth. On the Lakers' bench, Kobe nodded.

The Miami Heat attacked again. James tried to repeat his previous trick and break through once more.

But this time, Lin Feng didn't keep a close eye on James. His [Eye of the Heavenly Emperor] saw through James's intention to drive.

"Gasol, help defense on the left!" Lin Feng shouted.

Gasol moved early and blocked James's path. James was forced to slow down.

Artest entangled James, and Gasol arrived for help defense. James was forced to pass the ball to Ray Allen on the perimeter.

Ray Allen caught the ball and took a shot from a step beyond the three-point line.

Lin Feng's [Eye of the Heavenly Emperor] captured the trajectory of Ray Allen's shot.

"Howard, rebound on the right!"

Howard boxed out early, leaped high, and firmly grabbed the ball! A crucial defensive rebound!

The Lakers transitioned to offense. Lin Feng dribbled the ball to the frontcourt.

The Miami Heat immediately collapsed their defense, not giving him an easy shot opportunity.

But Lin Feng wasn't there to score. He was there to organize the offense.

Holding the ball at the high post, he leaned his body, pretending to drive. Wade and Battier immediately collapsed, and Bosh also took a step up.

Just then, Lin Feng flipped his wrist, and the basketball skimmed the floor, passing to Nick Young in the corner.

Nick Young was completely wide open!

He caught the ball without hesitation. Lin Feng's previous guidance now turned into instinct.

He jumped and shot!

*Swish!*

The three-pointer went in!

5-2! The Lakers took the lead!

The noise in the American Airlines Center briefly paused. No one expected that Nick Young would be the first one to hit a three-pointer for the Lakers.

A hint of confusion appeared on Coach Spoelstra's face. Lin Feng was playing completely differently today.

Miami Heat possession.

Seeing that Lin Feng didn't come for a double-team, James drove again. This time he chose to attack the rim forcefully.

But he found that for every drive, the Lakers' interior defenders, Gasol and Howard, were always able to get into position a step ahead of time.

Lin Feng's [Eye of the Heavenly Emperor] was like a super-brain on the court. He predicted everyone's movement on the Heat, every pass, and every defensive play.

Using his foresight, he directed the Lakers in seamless defensive rotations.

James missed several strong attacks, all of which were blocked or contested by Howard and Gasol.

Lakers on the attack again. Lin Feng controlled the ball at the high post.

The Miami Heat defense collapsed inward.

Seeing Gasol near the free-throw line, Lin Feng delivered a beautiful bounce pass to him.

Gasol caught the ball, turned, and took an easy mid-range jumper.

*Swish!*

Another bucket! 7-2!

The lead expanded to five points!

On the Miami Heat's bench, Coach Spoelstra's brow was furrowed.

Lin Feng wasn't in a hurry to score today, but he completely revitalized the Lakers.

He was like Magic Johnson. Every one of his passes put his teammates in the most comfortable scoring positions.

The Miami Heat tried to adjust their defense. They intensified their double-teaming on Lin Feng.

As soon as Lin Feng crossed half-court, James and Chalmers would trap him from front and back, giving him no space to pass.

But Lin Feng's [Eye of the Heavenly Emperor] was faster. He didn't even need to dribble to anticipate the opponent's double-team intent.

Receiving a pass from Nash, he saw James and Chalmers rushing over. Without dribbling, he directly threw a no-look pass!

The basketball pierced through the space between the two of them and flew toward the right corner!

There, Nick Young was wide open again!

Nick Young caught the ball, again without any hesitation. He rose steadily for a three-pointer!

*Swish!*

Another three-pointer that hit nothing but net!

10-2!

This was already Nick Young's second three-pointer of the game!

The American Airlines Center fell silent.

Nick Young waved excitedly at Lin Feng. Lin Feng gave him a thumbs up.

The Miami Heat's defensive strategy was completely thrown into disarray.

If they double-teamed Lin Feng, he could pass the ball to an open teammate.

If they left the Lakers' shooters open, Lin Feng could find them with precision.

This completely overturned their impression of Lin Feng. In G6, Lin Feng was a frantic scorer. Now, he had become a playmaker!

On the sidelines, D'Antoni watched Lin Feng's performance with a hint of a smile on his face.

The first quarter ended.

The score stood at 28-20.

The Lakers had actually taken an eight-point lead on the road!

Lin Feng hadn't made a single shot this game, but he had delivered a staggering 10 assists!

Miami Heat head coach Spoelstra frowned. Lin Feng's "transformation into Magic Johnson" style of play was completely beyond his expectations.