LeBron James, your house got robbed.

With Rose injured and forced to leave the game, the Bulls completely lost their fighting spirit, and the Cavaliers easily completed the comeback to secure this hard-fought victory.

Garnett specifically asked for the game ball, intending to give it to Paul, who scored 35 points, 13 assists, 5 rebounds, and 3 steals tonight.

Paul played a completely different style today. When the team's offense was not going well, he carried the team with his one-on-one skills, kept the score close, and waited for his teammates to recover.

This was a victory unlike any other in Paul's style.

A moment later, Paul came over with a ball covered in signatures.

Looking at the pen Paul handed him, Chen Shuo smiled and took it, asking:

"Why do I have to sign too?"

Paul waved his hand and said, his voice trembling:

"Of course, 23 consecutive wins, that's fantastic!"

"More importantly, everyone is persevering."

"From start to finish, no one gave up. I could see that they were focused on winning the game."

"I absolutely love this feeling."

"This is the best team I've ever been on."

"Without you, there would be no team, so I'm signing your name and taking it home to put in my display case."

Seeing the excitement on Paul's face, Chen Shuo casually signed his name, still thinking about the rotation system.

The Cavaliers have six games left this season, and apart from the Heat who will play in the final game, the other opponents are not too strong.

Given the current atmosphere within the team, resting players may not be the best option.

Paul had missed eight games due to injury.

The MVP is expected to play in 85% of the games, with two games left for rest, but Paul, who is passionate about the MVP, may not be willing to do so.

As for Garnett, that manic guy has a hard time understanding human speech.

Why not try a different approach and simply adjust the rotation time, letting players play for about 20 minutes each game to "go through the motions"?

Chen Shuo is relatively optimistic about Paul's health.

Paul has suffered injuries from high-intensity overexertion in most games.

Hamstring strains, groin strains, shoulder strains, and finger fractures are generally minor injuries and not serious illnesses.

But that was in the highly competitive West.

The Celtics in the East have now been dismantled by Chen Shuo, and the Bulls' first-round exit due to these injuries is a foregone conclusion.

Although there are still a few games left, the Eastern Conference standings are largely set.

Based on the current standings, the Cavaliers, who are currently ranked first in the Eastern Conference, will most likely face the New York Knicks in the first round.

Aside from Stoudemire and Anthony, the Knicks have almost no other capable players on their roster, making their lineup lack depth.

Both superstars are strong offensively but weak defensively, so the game shouldn't take too much to bear for the Cavaliers.

The second-placed Bulls have a high probability of facing the Philadelphia 76ers.

In the original timeline, the Bulls should have been ranked first this season, facing the eighth-ranked Philadelphia 76ers.

Rose was injured at the end of the first playoff game, and Philadelphia ultimately pulled off a stunning upset, sending the Bulls out of the playoffs.

Chen Shuo's appearance relegated the Bulls to second place.

Meanwhile, signing Chandler and snatching Jeremy Lin further weakened the Knicks, which is why Philadelphia finished seventh.

Every drink and every bite is a cycle of cause and effect.

The Heat, currently ranked third, are likely to face the Magic, whose internal strife makes it difficult to stop the Big Three's advance.

The Hawks and Pacers have similar records, so they can still fight for home-court advantage in the final stretch of the season.

Breaking the record and winning 23 consecutive games would normally have drawn a media frenzy, but Rose's injury was obviously more newsworthy, allowing the Cavaliers to extricate themselves quickly and board their planes home sooner.

Victory is the best medicine.

The players showed no signs of fatigue on the plane, basking in the excitement of their 23-game winning streak and with a day off tomorrow.

Paul and Garnett led the way in continuing to play "Bree's" poker game.

Even the usually quiet Leonard got involved, which shows how enthusiastic the atmosphere was within the team.

……

Even though he had already received his salary for the season in advance, Chen Shuo still lived near the apartment in the public square.

For him, who lives alone, the apartment is more convenient, especially since he spends most of his time traveling with the team.

After a fierce battle, Chen Shuo sat on the edge of the bed, letting Amy finish the final cleaning.

Seeing that everything was going smoothly according to plan, Chen Shuo felt somewhat empty.

This world felt both familiar and alien to him.

Amy was a good person, but their relationship ended there.

Chen Shuo spent most of his time busy with team affairs, but at 3 a.m. after venting his energy, he unexpectedly felt a little empty.

Just then, Amy looked up and met his gaze with a pair of big eyes.

"Chen, Linda said today that Twitter is in contact with the team's public relations department, and they hope you can open a personal Twitter account."

Chen Shuo pressed Amy's perfect head and turned her back to where she should go.

While listening to the whimpering sounds of swallowing saliva, I began to think about my career plan.

It seems that besides her career in the league, becoming a big internet celebrity is also a pretty interesting thing.

2012 was the year of the mobile internet boom, and many internet celebrities entered the industry at this time. It was also during this period that the Kardashian family underwent a complete leap and transformation, becoming a world-class influencer.

This season, Chen Shuo has gained a certain degree of fame across the United States in order to meet Gilbert's KPIs.

Moreover, Chen Shuo also possesses the most advanced traffic-driving strategies from 2026.

A personal brand, an NBA general manager, and maybe something else—it sounds like an interesting combination.

Halfway through my thought, a swelling sensation came over me, and my small head took over from my big head.

Chen Shuo paused his thoughts, gestured for Amy to lie down properly, and said that it was most important to do the task at hand first.

……

The shortened season, compared to previous years, saw the regular season continue until the end of April.

By April 25, most teams had finished their regular season games, and the playoff spots and matchups had been determined.

The only major event in the remaining regular season games is the final battle between the Cavaliers and the Heat.

This match does not affect any rankings, but it directly relates to the final MVP winner.

James needs this MVP award to quickly reverse the negative impact of leaving to form a Big Three.

Of course, in Chen Shuo's view, winning the championship is still the most important thing.

ESPN has timely released its list of championship contenders for this season.

The Knights are unsurprisingly in first place.

This formidable Cleveland Cavaliers team currently boasts the second-longest winning streak in history at 28 games. Either Garnett or Chandler could easily be the defensive anchor, not to mention their deep frontcourt. This long rotation ensures the Cavaliers can maintain full focus on extremely aggressive defense for the entire 48 minutes of the game.

On offense, with Paul and Garnett orchestrating the offense, they have the lowest turnover rate in the NBA, and they also have Thompson, one of the most efficient and productive shooters in the league. This is a near-perfect team, and it's almost impossible to beat them.

It seems only a matter of time before the Cleveland dictator fulfills his promise and breaks the Cleveland curse.

The Miami Heat are ranked second.

Even with last season's failure, the sheer talent of the Big Three still makes them the strongest contenders for the championship.

[On the defensive end, James and Wade double-team each other at the post and rotate quickly, forcing turnovers and launching fast breaks, which helps them deal with most opponents. Spoelstra is trying to put Bosh at center to further speed up the team's pace.]

On offense, Wade handed the ball over to James, with Wade acting as a one-on-one wing player, while Bosh further increased the distance of his shots. This improved the compatibility of the Big Three. In addition, they also brought in the highly explosive scorer JR Smith.

The Heat's only weakness is their lack of a good center and severe lack of roster depth. Their acquisition this season, DeShawn Stevenson, is out for the season, and Posey is too old to contribute anything. How much the rest of the team can help the Big Three will determine how far they can go.

The San Antonio Spurs are ranked third.

The Spurs have finished their season with a ten-game winning streak, proving their strength to the end.

Duncan seems to have recovered from his plantar fasciitis injury, and Parker and Ginobili are both maintaining a good level. The Spurs have undergone a tactical transformation this season, with their possession count ranking first in the league. Their fast-paced, cut-and-pass team basketball flows smoothly, especially with Ray Allen's arrival, which has significantly increased their offensive firepower.

Like the Cavaliers, they also have a deep bench. Thanks to Ray Allen's arrival, Ginobili has returned to the bench, forming a dual playmaking core with George Hill in the transitional phase of the lineup, which is a very luxurious move for any team.

The Spurs' problem is that they are too old, and the tight schedule of the shortened season poses a huge challenge to their stamina. The good news is that they won the championship in the last shortened season.