LeBron James, your house got robbed.

Scott called a timeout, and Chen Shuo went straight to the team's bench and patted Leonard on the shoulder.

Although the game had been suspended, Cleveland fans continued to hurl insults at the referee.

Leonard had to turn his head to the side to hear Chen Shuo's voice.

The director's camera also focused on this scene.

Shaquille O'Neal shook his large head, making an exaggerated expression as if his jaw had dropped, and asked:

"What is this guy doing?"

"Does he really think this rookie can stop LeBron James' drives?"

As a former NBA player, O'Neal could naturally see the changes in the referee's standards.

But for a show to be effective, there always needs to be some conflict to make it dramatic enough.

Barkley quickly chimed in:

"Today's LeBron James is unstoppable, even if an alien came."

Although he supports the Cavaliers, it's unrealistic to expect Leonard to stop James, who is protected by the whistles.

Therefore, they changed to a roundabout approach to achieve their goals.

At first glance, this statement may seem innocuous, but when combined with the content of the game, Barkley's tone, and the undisguised disdain in his eyes, it becomes quite sarcastic.

All star players get some calls, and Barkley himself has benefited from them, but what happened today was truly outrageous.

It's Christmas Eve, the opening match, and the whole nation is watching.

This made Barkley wonder if Stern was getting senile.

Chen Shuo had just returned to the sidelines.

Gilbert, filled with anger, said to Chen Shuo:

"These guys lay low for a year, and now they're up again."

Chen Shuo certainly knew who Gilbert was talking about.

The capital behind James, led by NIKE.

As James' former boss, Gilbert must have had a lot of dealings with them.

Last season, LeBron James' nationwide televised escape had such a severe impact that it aroused the resentment of most of the league's owners.

If you're going to run it yourself, fine, but to do this publicity is something the investors absolutely cannot tolerate.

Even the league's promotional video set the tone by portraying the Heat's Big Three as villains.

This resulted in James receiving fewer star referee calls last season compared to previous years.

In last year's finals, this group refrained from exerting their full strength, maintaining a fair competitive environment.

But in this year's opening match, it was clear that some people couldn't hold back any longer.

If the Cavaliers win like this, LeBron James' commercial value will be damaged, and no amount of press releases will help.

A controversial image of a strongman has far greater commercial value than an image of a strongman that generates no buzz whatsoever.

But if he completely becomes a clown, his commercial value will indeed decline.

That's why these guys are in such a hurry; judging from the referee's reaction, the pressure they're putting on them is immense.

As for Stern, Chen Shuo didn't think the referee was instructed by the league.

Stern wouldn't choose this time.

But with so many referees in the league, some of them are bound to be corrupted.

Just like American congressmen, it's nothing more than a trick of the revolving door between politics and business.

However, this time, their wishes were destined to be in vain.

After the timeout, James made both free throws despite boos from the crowd, demonstrating his strong mental fortitude.

The score gradually narrowed, with the home team leading 51-36, but their momentum had been broken by a series of fouls.

Paul chose the safest approach, setting a screen with Chandler and finding an opportunity for an alley-oop, helping Chandler take off.

After letting out a long sigh of relief, the boxing champion unleashed a series of attacks on thin air.

James directed Chalmers to position himself, then dribbled the ball across half-court himself.

Observing the Cavaliers' defense, he could feel the referee's favoritism and was preparing to find the right opportunity to attack the paint a few more times.

Seeing Leonard move up to defend, James suddenly exerted force, using his shoulder to create space, preparing to continue his drive into the paint.

Surprisingly, Leonard maintained his balance after the contact, his long arms still extended forward, and his large hands precisely slapped the ball.

James immediately showcased a dribble past the defender.

The player moved past, and the ball was in Leonard's hands.

The latter dribbled the ball up the court and saw Thompson on a fast break. It was a 2-on-0 fast break, but Leonard still chose to pass the ball.

After receiving the ball, Thompson barely adjusted before shooting a three-pointer at the empty basket in front of him.

Chen Shuo was completely numb.

I let you shoot, but I didn't let you shoot a three-pointer with an open basket.

"Swish"

The basketball whizzed through the bag, instantly changing Chen Shuo's mind.

Actually, this choice is not bad.

applaud.

Possession returned to the Heat, and James dribbled the ball across half-court.

Repeatedly confirm your own thoughts.

Now that the referee is on our side, we must take advantage of this and the most reasonable strategy is to keep attacking the basket.

It was just a moment of carelessness.

He gestured to his teammates, signaling everyone to scatter.

James was still ready to drive from the top of the key, but this time he was more careful.

He feigned a glance at Wade, then delivered a fake pass to lure the defense away.

When breaking through, the ball protector increases the movement, pushing the elbow outwards.

But the defender in front of him remained in front of him, his large, pincer-like iron hands glaring menacingly.

James was under pressure while dribbling and had to turn halfway to prepare to pass the ball to Chalmers on the other side.

Before the ball could even be passed, and before it was even exposed, Leonard grabbed it with his large hands and snatched it away.

The same pass was given to Thompson, and this time Wade caught up in time.

Seeing the 2-on-1 fast break, Wade took a step back, trying to cover Leonard's position as well.

Thompson had already released the ball, which arced through the air.

Leonard stood under the basket, battling with Wade for position, until the ball passed through the rim again before quietly getting up and leaving.

The fans in the stadium were completely in a frenzy; some spread their arms wide, making exaggerated gestures, and shouted:

"My God, what did I just see? He just stole the ball from James. It's like a robbery."

Chen Shuo sat on the sidelines, his expression equally exaggerated.

This is amazing!

Right.

The sudden increase in defensive level is indeed difficult to react to.

It's like a duel between swordsmen; if one of them suddenly becomes much more skilled, the other can easily be ambushed.

In the past two possessions, James has had a serious misjudgment of Leonard's defensive capabilities.

Chen Shuo could clearly see a "Death Coil" badge floating above Leonard's head, with an hourglass next to it.

[Sibodu's Little Whip]

It makes perfect sense to name this prop after Sibodu.

Essentially, it's a form of overdraft.

Using the [Small Whip] on any player will increase one of their skill badges.

The badge must be an existing badge; increasing the cap can only reach the player's potential cap for that badge.

For example, Leonard's death grip is currently at the Silver level, with the upper limit being Hall of Fame.

Chen Shuo used a small leather whip to elevate Leonard to the Hall of Fame level badge.

Leonard's one-on-one defensive skills suddenly improved dramatically, catching James off guard and resulting in such an outstanding effect.

The cost is the experience points required to advance the Leonard badge.

Training allows you to accumulate experience points for badge advancement.

The small whip, on the other hand, is a short-term overdraft that quickly raises the skill level.

This is also why Chen Shuo was unwilling to use it.

Overworking Leonard would slow down his progress, but fortunately, Chen Shuo was well-prepared when he saw the tool and trained the rookies all summer.

In addition, the small whip can only be used on one player per season and can only be applied to one badge.

Once selected, it cannot be changed.

The effects are truly remarkable, but the limitations are also numerous, and the costs are equally significant.

Chen Shuo finally understood the verses annotated below the props.

Paying off the past, overdrawing on the future.

Barkley in the TNT commentary room jumped up excitedly.

"That's too brutal. Look at the expression on his face, so cold and ruthless, like a T800 that has just completed its mission."

"This is the most violent steal I've ever seen."