LeBron James, your house got robbed.

This was not a Paul-style game.

Paul has had very few games throughout the season where he has been so aggressively attacking.

Chen Shuo's most memorable game was the one against the Bulls at the end of the season.

The situation was different then than it is now. In that game, the Cavaliers were playing back-to-back and were almost out of options against the Bulls' physical defense. As the leader, Paul could only rely on one-on-one plays to keep the team moving forward.

This match was clearly influenced by external factors.

Missing out on the MVP award has fueled Paul's determination to prove himself.

Almost everyone could see it.

Therefore, the coaching staff did not interfere with Paul's playing style, but simply allowed the team to create more space and give Paul room to perform.

Paul is the perfect player to break the deadlock against the Pacers' roster.

The Pacers' point guard position is a weak link among weak links, whether it's the starter Collison or the substitute Price.

Paul could bully them by turning his back on them.

On the other hand, the Pacers' defensive system, with center Hibbert guarding the paint, emphasizes man-to-man defense, denying three-pointers and drives to the basket, forcing opponents to shoot long two-pointers.

It was almost right in Paul's dessert spot.

Things are different when the lead defender is replaced by George.

Paul can still create opportunities by using changes in rhythm and skillful ball control to shake off George's higher center of gravity.

However, the physical and mental exertion required was completely different, far exceeding the wear and tear Paul expended when posting up against Collison.

In that last play, Paul completely outmaneuvered George, his dribbling was incredibly skillful, and his final floater was like a gazelle leaping off a cliff, perfectly timed and impossible to detect.

It was far more elegant and graceful than Paul's back-to-the-basket shots against Collison.

Essentially, facing a 2.03-meter tall George, Paul only had a chance to shoot if he could get past him completely. Even so, George's long arms following behind almost blocked the shot, which made Paul's timing for the floater perfect.

This is a direct difference caused by body size.

Although George's high center of gravity makes him easy to fake out, on the court, length is everything, and the fact that George can keep up with Paul's speed naturally puts a lot of pressure on Paul.

This is the situation Chen Shuo was most worried about.

Off-field issues ultimately affected on-field performance.

Out of the corner of my eye, I caught sight of Gilbert beside me.

The Cavaliers' owner, sitting in the front row, was fully immersed in the game, breathing in the same air as the fans, demonstrating his passion for basketball.

He has absolutely Oscar-worthy talent.

Vogel, watching Paul's performance from the sidelines, felt a sense of relief.

The team has a natural weakness in its backcourt, with Collison almost being the Achilles' heel of the Pacers' impenetrable defense.

The Cavaliers have two offensive weapons at the guard position, but there's only one George, so they have to choose between Thompson and Paul.

Compared to Paul, who is good at passing, Vogel's decision was to have George strangle Thompson.

Unexpectedly, Paul launched such a terrifying offensive against Collison in this game.

Fortunately, Paul was so engrossed in one-on-one play that he showed no interest in passing the ball around.

Vogel had a lot of confidence in George.

If they can contain Paul, the team might just be able to steal a win at Quicken Loans Arena.

Before the game, he had considered that the only way to have a chance was to win the first game at Quicken Loans Arena, which was his home ground.

Meanwhile, West pushed deeper into the low post and, as Chandler came up to help defend, he had a flash of inspiration and found an angle to pass to the unmarked Hibbert.

The latter slammed the ball down with both hands, easily scoring two points.

Chen Shuo observed the changes on the field.

West clearly put his mind to it, trying to use his strengths to drive the offense.

The roles of offense and defense have reversed.

Instead of going one-on-one against George, Paul called for a pick-and-roll from Chandler.

It was clearly intended to target Hilbert's heavy kick.

However, George's ability to defend pick-and-rolls is clearly superior.

Even with a half-body length behind, his long arms still allow him to disrupt Paul's shot from the free-throw line.

Meanwhile, Granger, who was guarding Leonard, positioned himself closer to the free-throw line, clearly intending to help defend.

The moment Paul collected the ball, he was surrounded by three people.

"Beep—"

The referee's whistle suddenly blew.

Chen Shuo looked at the scorer's table in a daze and was shocked to find that the Cavaliers had called a timeout.

Looking up at the big screen, Bass suddenly rushed to the referee's side and gestured for a timeout.

And this awareness.

As different shots switched on the big screen, Chen Shuo was able to see further developments.

The moment Paul was surrounded, he quickly made a timeout gesture after receiving the ball, but his angle was difficult for the referee to see.

Tyronn Lue, who was off the court, happened to see this and rushed to the referee to call a timeout.

The Pacers were quite unhappy, with Vogel constantly pressuring the referee, stating that when Tyronn Lue called a timeout, George's hand was already on the basketball, creating a jump ball, making it an illegal timeout.

While calming Vogel down, the referee went to the scorer's table, reviewed the replay, and stated directly:

"When number 3 made the timeout gesture, he still had complete control of the ball, and the timeout was valid."

The quick loan center erupted in cheers.

Paul, who had arrived at the sidelines, was clearly in a much better mood, patting Tyronn Lue on the shoulder and praising him repeatedly.

He was clearly quite satisfied with his coach's reaction.

Tyronn Lue immediately seized the opportunity to shower Paul with praise, and even Chen Shuo, who was in the front row, overheard a few words.

"Pillar of strength," "A complete system," "Defense that reads the game"

They even made some exciting gestures.

During the timeout, the Cavaliers did not devise any tactics.

Tyronn Lue understood that if Paul could return to normal, everything would be fine.

Back on the court, Paul had more expressions on his face and gestured for his teammates to take their positions.

Ultimately, the ball was given to Thompson, who ran to the corner position after using a screen.

Despite his small stature and high speed, Collison didn't lose his position, but he suddenly noticed Thompson taking the ball, turning around, and starting to drive in again.

After bullying Collison for a while, Thompson turned around and easily made a jump shot.

The basketball bounced twice on the rim before veering off course.

Chen Shuo was not in a hurry at all. As long as Paul didn't get obsessed with one-on-one plays, with the current lead of ten points, the Pacers would never be able to catch up, no matter how hard they tried.

This timeout disrupted the Pacers' elaborate trap for Paul.

Paul is more rational than Chen Shuo imagined.

A small trigger is all it takes to get him out of his emotional state and back to his role as a battlefield commander.

The rest of the matches went much more smoothly.

Despite Thompson's cold shooting in the third quarter, his consecutive three-pointers in the fourth quarter ultimately sealed the victory.

Thompson, who was in good form, even took a step after a screen and pulled up for a jump shot, leaving the 1.83-meter Collison helpless.

The Cavaliers' defensive setup, combined with the Pacers' offensive resources, meant that it would be difficult for the Pacers to mount a sustained comeback.

The Cavaliers' offensive offensive weapon struck right into the Pacers' defensive weaknesses.

Chen Shuo never expected that his move to snatch Leonard would contribute to the team's victory in a different way a year later.

The lineup configuration determined that this was an unfair match.

Once the score gap widens to a certain extent, the game automatically loses its suspense.

Thompson can go an entire quarter without scoring.

Once they get into a rhythm, a barrage of goals can be deadly.