LeBron James, your house got robbed.

The Oklahoma City Thunder are ranked fourth.

They, along with the Chicago Bulls, represent two youthful storms in the league.

[Durant has become the league's best wing scorer; almost no one can block his isolation plays. Durant is the league's scoring champion this season, and his mid-range shot, which ignores the shooting environment, will become a major weapon in the playoffs.]

Westbrook and Harden have become a happy problem for the Thunder, but in this playoffs, they can go all out to reach their first NBA Finals. In addition, Ibaka is enough to anchor the Thunder's paint.

The Thunder's potential problem lies in their youth—young players and a young head coach—which could put them at a disadvantage in the playoffs. However, in a shortened season, their stamina could become an advantage.

……

Chen Shuo didn't look at the teams below; regarding the top four, ESPN's analysis was quite accurate.

Barring any unforeseen circumstances, these will be the teams in this year's Western Conference Finals and Eastern Conference Finals, making the situation for this shortened season quite clear.

Whether the Thunder will upset the Spurs as they did on the original timeline remains to be seen due to personnel changes.

Chen Shuo's current focus should be on the Heat team.

Spoelstra had already placed Bosh at center, and James moved him directly to power forward, adding Mike Miller to the starting lineup.

The message was clearly aimed at the Cavaliers. While the Cavaliers' interior defense was formidable, they no longer possessed a decent ability to attack in the low post.

On offense, Chandler was only responsible for finishing plays and offensive rebounds, and he never learned low-post skills throughout his career.

In the later stages of his career, Garnett focused most of his energy on defense and playmaking, relying on his pick-and-roll catch and powerful jump shot for offense, and his assisted percentage reached a career high.

There were very few turnaround jump shots like those initiated from the high post with the ball, as seen yesterday.

This allows Bosh and James to establish themselves in the paint without pressure. With their agility, this move is extremely effective against the Cavaliers' pick-and-roll initiation.

Miller's starting position further increases the team's spacing capabilities, and he is also less likely to be exploited by Leonard in a one-on-one situation.

The Heat are well prepared for this final battle and the potential Eastern Conference Finals.

Of course, the Cavaliers' coaching staff haven't been idle either; they've thoroughly reviewed the Heat's game footage this season, especially the second half.

……

TNT Studio.

Barkley opened with his big mouth.

"To be honest, I've been waiting for this match for far too long."

"This will be the game that decides the MVP, Chris Paul or LeBron James?"

Shaq, standing to the side, firmly sided with James.

"Believe me, the Heat have made the adjustments."

"Pat Riley has been through a lot of these situations, and he knows what to do."

Quick Loan Center.

Cleveland fans changed into their home jerseys, which were white with burgundy lettering.

This past season was like a dream for local fans; it was incredible.

The team was ranked number one in the league, had a 28-game winning streak, and was the strongest contender for the championship. Even the most optimistic fans dared not associate these words with their home team before the season began.

It all started with Chen Shuo's declaration.

The moment Chen Shuo entered the arena, 20,000 Cleveland residents erupted in a deafening roar, rhythmically chanting Chen Shuo's name.

He only gradually calmed down after Chen Shuo sat down.

I took a look at the starting lineup shown at the scene.

Point Guard: Chalmers, Shooting Guard: Wade, Small Forward: Battier, Power Forward: James, Center: Bosh

The Heat have indeed continued with the tactical changes they've been making recently.

Spoelstra stood on the sidelines with a serious expression, mentally rehearsing the team's matchups.

Everyone in the stadium, except the fans, worked silently until the game officially began.

Chandler easily won possession of the ball against Bosh and passed it to Paul beside him.

Paul had just crossed half-court with the ball when Wade, who was guarding him, rushed over and put pressure on him with his hand.

Chen Shuo glanced at his opponent.

Chalmers followed Thompson closely.

In the last game between the two teams, the one where Paul was injured, Wade and Chalmers changed their matchups.

Wade's speed, strength, and ball pressure far surpass Chalmers', while Chalmers' focus on off-ball movement is superior.

The first ball had a tentative feel to it.

Paul initiated the play, calling for a screen from Chandler.

The Heat responded promptly, with Bosh and Wade double-teaming Paul.

One person interferes with the dribbling, while another spreads their arms to cut off the passing route.

Paul could only shield the ball and move it back to avoid making a mistake. Bosh seized the opportunity to quickly regain his footing and returned to Chandler's side.

Chen Shuo had anticipated this round.

Before forming the Big Three, Bosh was never known for his defense; he was more of an offensive-minded, defensively weak, face-up power forward.

However, in the second and third years of the Big Three, Spoelstra put Bosh at the center position, making full use of Bosh's quick and agile athleticism. Combined with the Heat's fierce perimeter defense that frequently double-teamed and even switched on defense, Bosh began to shine more on the defensive end.

Although Bosh's defensive intelligence is so-so, his dynamic talent is undeniable; after all, he was known as "Little KG" back in college.

If Bosh were brought to the small-ball era, he might be able to make a better contribution on the defensive end, since the small-ball era places higher demands on defending pick-and-rolls and switching.

After a series of exchanges, the attack time had already reached 12 seconds.

Paul signaled to his teammates to spread out, and after two consecutive crossovers, he suddenly seized the opportunity to break forward.

After a breakthrough, he braked suddenly, collided with Wade who was chasing him, and jumped to throw the ball in the instant he lost his balance.

The basketball's trajectory was unexpectedly high due to the excessive force applied, but it still landed steadily in the pocket.

Paul glanced at the referee next to him, but made no move to blow the whistle, clearly acquiescing to the high-intensity confrontation.

Spoelstra, standing nearby, affirmed the defense's performance in this possession, stating that Paul's one-on-one play was one the Heat could handle.

The roles of offense and defense have reversed.

Wade slipped out from the baseline after a screen to receive the ball, and facing Thompson's defense which had been slightly relaxed, he suddenly unleashed a long jump shot that pierced the basket.

2:3

After scoring, Wade jokingly teased Thompson with great interest:

"You can't stop me, rookie."

Thompson remained silent and did not respond, but quickened his pace and began to walk in circles with Wade.

The Knights' second round.

Paul also ran the pick-and-roll, but this time Garnett came up to set the screen.

The Heat continued to employ an aggressive double-team strategy.

James and Wade immediately surrounded Paul.

But from Chen Shuo's perspective, it's clearer: James didn't shift his weight; his attention remained focused on Garnett.

The moment Paul passed the ball, James returned to Garnett's side, elbowing Garnett in the back and pushing him outwards.

This time, Garnett deviated from his usual approach and didn't shoot directly out, but instead passed the ball to James.

With James' strength playing at the power forward position, Garnett won't have much of an advantage.

At that moment, a Cavaliers jersey suddenly ran past Garnett, handed him the ball, and drove straight to the basket for an easy layup.

James glanced at Miller, who was following behind him, his face gloomy.

Even in a well-established defensive setup, Leonard is the lowest priority player on the Cavaliers' roster, and Miller shouldn't have been left completely unguarded like that.