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On January 2, 2005, the NBA announced its Players of the Month for December:
Dwyane Wade of the Eastern Conference and Dirk Nowitzki of the Western Conference received the awards.
During this period, the Heat achieved a record of 14 wins and 1 loss.
Dwyane Wade averaged 38.9 minutes per game, scoring 23.0 points, 5.9 rebounds, 7.7 assists, 1.5 steals, 0.8 blocks, and 4.1 turnovers per game.
He averaged 16.8 field goal attempts per game with a shooting percentage of 48.4%, and 8.9 free throws per game with a free throw percentage of 75.2%.
The Dallas Mavericks achieved a record of 9 wins and 4 losses in December.
Dirk Nowitzki averaged 39.4 minutes per game, scoring 27.2 points, 9.0 rebounds, 2.4 assists, 1.1 steals, 1.6 blocks, and 1.3 turnovers per game.
He averaged 19.6 field goal attempts per game with a shooting percentage of 42.7%, 4.2 three-point attempts per game with a three-point percentage of 35.2%, and 10.5 free throws per game with a free throw percentage of 85.3%.
The San Antonio Spurs and Phoenix Suns, despite having better records, did not have their core players receive the awards due to individual statistics.
The Heat have now achieved 14 consecutive wins, just 4 wins shy of the New York Knicks' 18-game winning streak this season.
Next week, the two teams will face each other, and whether the Heat can extend their winning streak has become a hot topic among commentators for the New Year.
After Christmas, a tsunami occurred in Indonesia, and the NBA also launched a relief effort, with everyone donating money to help the victims.
As a public figure, Lee's birthday at the end of the year was much more low-key.
Donating money was not an issue.
He just didn't like people using his high-profile birthday to gain attention.
Recently, heavy snow has fallen in many places, and the weather is a bit bad.
Some teams have encountered difficulties when playing away games.
Fortunately, the New York Knicks are about to play at home again, so they can rest assured and wait for the weather to improve.
On a rare sunday, at home on 82nd Street in Manhattan, Lee and a few others watched ABC's 'Desperate Housewives'.
Watching American Idol on Tuesday, and now binge-watching a drama on sunday.
In a few days, Donald Trump's 'The Apprentice' Season 3 will also air, so the public will not be short of entertainment.
For this show, Lee's memories mostly revolved around Eva Longoria, whose popularity exploded because of the show.
Melinda and Kim were both nestled on the sofa, intently watching TV.
Krysten Ritter had to go home because her mother had the flu.
Scarlett was curled up in Lee's arms, and after her fair hands were held, she paid more attention to his body, clearly, the 20-year-old girl had little interest in this kind of daily drama.
"Clay, why did you refuse the reality show filming? I think NBC's idea isn't bad."
Scarlett, looking up, asked with a somewhat hoarse voice and curiosity about the recent news.
Before Lee could speak, Melinda, on the side, chuckled and teased:
"He's definitely afraid of exposing his emotional life like this, but if he accepts the reality show, maybe Lee can get more endorsements!"
After saying that, Melinda giggled and stroked Lee's firm muscles, clearly hinting at some advertising directions.
Lee grabbed Scarlett's wandering hand and, hearing the two of them giggling and teasing his physique, he complained helplessly:
"I have no interest in living under a camera. This idea is simply terrible!"
Kim, on the side, also laughed, clearly recalling the recent news.
NBA player Doug Christie and his wife plan to film a reality show documenting their loving life, and the public has reacted enthusiastically to this.
It is well-known that Christie's wife has always liked to control her husband, and they have many little games between them.
Christie, who has M tendencies, has even publicly stated to the media that he likes this kind of life.
This kind of attention-grabbing reality show is ridiculously low-brow, and Lee found it an eyesore.
He truly had no interest in watching such a program.
Scarlett, dressed only in a nightgown, was quickly embraced and 'punished' by Lee.
As her giggles turned into muffled sounds, Kim's face flushed slightly:
"I'll go prepare the bathwater!"
Melinda looked at the girl who was starting to make muffled sounds, and actively leaned into Lee's ear, whispering:
"Ms. Wexler has been actively preparing recently. We need to serve her well tonight."
Pulling Scarlett back into his arms, Lee felt the girl's breathing become a little rapid.
He held them tightly and whispered:
"Willing to serve the three princesses!"
On Monday, January 3, multiple media outlets reported that Dan Gilbert, a Detroit mortgage magnate, had reached an agreement with the current Cavaliers owner, Gordon Gund.
As the largest online mortgage company in the United States, Gilbert is very wealthy.
The magnate's group offered Gund a bid of $375 million.
When this news broke at the end of December, Cavaliers fans were a bit nervous.
Fortunately, Gilbert eventually made a promise:
"We will not let the Cavaliers leave Cleveland!"
"My team will ensure the connection between fans and the community, and we will bring a positive impact to this city."
"41 years is a long time. Like the sports fans in Cleveland, I have always believed that this city will usher in a championship, and that is also the goal I am fighting for!"
After the news was confirmed, LeBron James, who had been out due to injury recently, also expressed his views in an interview:
"I will never forget Mr. Gund. He brought a Coach of the Year (COY) to this team, and he allowed the Cavaliers to draft me."
"Mr. Gilbert also made the right choice. The Cavaliers will achieve success, and in just a few years, Cleveland will usher in a championship!"
After the Christmas War, LeBron James even recorded a triple-double before injuring his ankle, forcing him to rest for a few days.
The Cavaliers, led by Van Gundy, have entered a stable phase of crushing weaker opponents.
Cavaliers fans believe they can make the playoffs this year.
Miami fans have been quite arrogant recently.
Mourning was unwilling to play for the Toronto Raptors, "crying and shouting" to play for the Heat, which fans welcomed with open arms!
The sense of belonging from Alonzo Mourning made Heat fans proud.
This was their team culture.
After achieving 14 consecutive wins, second-year Dwyane Wade became increasingly complacent amidst his teammates' bragging.
Before tonight's game against the Seattle SuperSonics, Dwyane Wade shared his secret to winning with the media during an interview:
"I truly feel the 'white-hot space.' In some games, I only see the rim in my eyes. Every time I shoot, the basketball automatically falls into the net."
"In that state, I feel like no one can stop me. Of course, I can't control this state yet, I just hope I can have more nights like this!"
Although the Yahoo Sports reporter didn't believe what Dwyane Wade said, he liked such "mysterious" news.
Kobe Bryant, who was recently in trouble again, still had to deal with the civil assault case.
After scoring 40+ in three consecutive games, he suddenly suffered a severe right ankle sprain.
The injury was more serious than expected, and Kobe would likely miss at least two weeks of games.
While his teammates flew to an away game, Kobe stayed in Los Angeles for examination.
When he saw Yahoo publish news about Dwyane Wade, his mood soured again.
In February of last year, Kobe Bryant once scored 40+ in 9 consecutive games, and his average score for that month even exceeded 30 points!
He not only tied the record set by Michael Jordan but also salvaged his reputation.
Everything was moving in a positive direction, but Phil Jackson's new book brought Kobe more trouble.
In December, Kobe's No. 8 jersey sales plummeted, dropping directly to 72nd place.
Sexual assault, Shaq did it too, Karl Malone wanting a younger brother, Phil Jackson's "uncoachable"âa series of negative news caused Kobe's popularity to decline again.
When he limped home, Kobe saw ESPN's program strongly praising Clay Lee's performance.
On the first day of the New Year, in the game against the Nets, Clay Lee played 38 minutes and easily scored 40 points, 5 rebounds, 11 assists, 3 steals, and 1 block.
Clay Lee has broken the record of Elgin Baylor and Allen Iverson for consecutive 40+ point games, scoring 40 points in 6 consecutive games.
Stephen A. Smith loudly praised Lee's scoring ability in his exaggerated tone:
"The more shots he takes, the higher his shooting percentage! There's no doubt, Clay Lee is a historic scorer."
"Ladies and gentlemen, we are witnessing the birth of a new record!"
"..."
Kobe frowned, feeling increasingly uncomfortable.
Tying Michael Jordan's record was something he was proud of, but now, after only a year, the record was about to be broken?
Vanessa had been staying at home recently.
Ever since Kobe discovered Malone's ill intentions, he no longer invited any teammates over for gatherings.
"Don't watch these boring news, you're just recovering from an injury and resting at home..."
Kobe didn't react to his wife's words.
Just thinking that Lee might break the record this week made him feel particularly upset.
The "Tying Jordan's Record Award" was about to be gone!
On January 5th, after the New York Knicks lost to the Sacramento Kings at home with poor shooting, they immediately flew to Miami.
Tonight was the focus game of the week.
Two days prior, the Heat secured their 15th consecutive win by free throws, defeating the Seattle SuperSonics with Eddie Jones making all three free throws with 0.4 seconds left.
Although the officiating was somewhat controversial, Heat fans didn't care.
Shaquille O'Neal even boasted in front of the media:
"No one can stop the Heat's winning streak, we are unstoppable!"
The Christmas War had let out some pent-up anger, and the recent winning streak made Shaquille O'Neal feel like the center of attention again.
When a TNT reporter asked about Lee's individual statistics, O'Neal pouted and continued to speak loudly:
"I'm past the age of chasing stats!"
"We've played against each other many times. In my opinion, Clay Lee is destined to score, so don't pay too much attention to him. We just need to limit his other teammates."
"During the game, forget about him scoring and just focus on the current possession. This is the championship experience I'm passing on to Dwyane Wade!"
Dwyane Wade had prepared for this nationally televised game for a long time.
Although he didn't make any bold statements during the afternoon interview, he appeared exceptionally confident.
The 15-game winning streak propelled Dwyane Wade into the MVP rankings.
As a second-year Rookie, being able to perform at this level was something to be proud of.
At 7:30 PM that night, over 20,000 fans had already filled the American Airlines Arena.
Head Coach Stan Van Gundy had just received the Coach of the Month (COM) award last month, and with good news, he was visibly energized.
In contrast, Head Coach Mike D'Antoni remained as quiet as ever from the start of the game.
The broadcast often focused the camera on Pau Gasol on the bench, who was still sidelined due to an ankle injury.
Considering Saturday's game was against the struggling Hornets, sports media knew that Pau Gasol's return would most likely have to wait until next week.
On the Heat's last possession of the half, Christian Laettner, who had come off the bench, received a pass from Dwyane Wade near the right baseline and missed a jump shot, causing fans to sigh in regret.
55:52, the Heat played well, limiting the New York Knicks' three-pointers, but still trailed by 3 points.
Shaquille O'Neal was highly efficient, scoring 16 points, 9 rebounds, and 2 assists on 7-of-7 shooting from the field and 2-of-3 from the free throw line.
Although his team was still trailing, Shaquille O'Neal excitedly shouted as he walked towards the player's tunnel:
"A Rookie is a Rookie, no one can stop me!"
Dwyane Wade had 10 points, 4 rebounds, 5 assists, and 2 turnovers on 4-of-9 shooting from the field and 2-of-4 from the free throw line in the half.
His average performance diminished Dwyane Wade's excitement somewhat, but seeing his elder brother's confident demeanor, he was infected and bounced around behind him, shouting along.
Heat fans were also very satisfied with their team's first-half performance.
During halftime, they happily swayed to the music, all anticipating the 16th consecutive win.
At the TNT commentary desk, Kevin Harlan cautiously commented on both teams' performances:
"What surprises me is that the Heat only had 4 turnovers in the first half. Compared to the Cavaliers, they are indeed more mature. Shaquille O'Neal's arrival has changed this team."
Doug Collins also didn't hold back his praise, actively commending the Heat's defensive rotation speed:
"It's rare to see Clay Lee go 1-of-3 from beyond the arc in the first half. If the Heat's outside shooters could have capitalized on their opportunities, perhaps they would have been leading at halftime."
"Head Coach Van Gundy has built a suitable offensive and defensive system for this team. If they can make it to the Eastern Conference Finals this year, I wouldn't be surprised at all!"
In the first half, Clay Lee had 21 points, 4 rebounds, 4 assists, and 1 steal on 8-of-12 shooting from the field, 1-of-3 from beyond the arc, and 4-of-4 from the free throw line.
Compared to the Heat's 1-of-7 performance from beyond the arc, the New York Knicks' 2-of-10 was equally bad.
Since the point difference was negligible, neither of them made many predictions at the commentary desk.
Both teams' core players were in excellent form tonight, and the game would likely go down to the 4th quarter.
"Let's go Heat!"
As the fans' cheers resumed at the start of the third quarter, Damon Jones, who received the inbound pass, quickly dribbled past half-court.
On the left wing, Raja Bell kept a close eye on Dwyane Wade.
Seeing him attempting to cut inside along the baseline, he quickly adjusted his Center of Gravity and vigorously chased him.
On the right wing, Eddie Jones cut horizontally up the court.
Near the free throw line, Haslem set a symbolic screen.
Damon Jones made an early pass.
Eddie Jones, who had just arrived on the left wing, quickly received the ball and shielded it with his body.
Below the right side of the basket, Shaquille O'Neal didn't need help from his teammates.
Using his sheer mass, he successfully boxed out Amar'e Stoudemire behind him.
The two battled, and Shaquille O'Neal moved to the left low post.
Eddie Jones immediately threw a lob pass.
After receiving the ball, Shaquille O'Neal put the ball down with his right hand, backed down forcefully, bumped Amar'e Stoudemire away, and then quickly turned towards the baseline.
Shaking off the Defense and gathering the ball, Shaquille O'Neal held the ball with his left hand, just about to attempt a floater, when Amar'e Stoudemire stuck to him again.
Shaquille O'Neal faked, but didn't force the shot.
He had intended to create a time difference, but Amar'e Stoudemire reacted even faster, suddenly reaching down to poke the ball away.
A somewhat careless Shaquille O'Neal instantly lost control of the ball.
It bounced off his foot and out of bounds before he could bend down to retrieve it.
Amar'e Stoudemire excitedly clapped his hands in celebration after making his first effective Defense of the game.
Shaquille O'Neal glared, then shook his head in a show-off manner.
He didn't complain to the referee or cause a fuss, instead gesturing to his teammates to quickly retreat on Defense.
Soon, defensive cheers echoed through the American Airlines Arena.
Clay Lee, who received the inbound pass, ignored Dwyane Wade, who was guarding him.
He accelerated with the ball in his left hand, dribbled behind his back after contact, and created some space.
Taking advantage of Dwyane Wade's slight shift, Lee signaled a play.
Amar'e Stoudemire, alerted, slowed his pace.
As he dribbled with his right hand to the right wing, Lee noticed Dwyane Wade still sticking to him.
He shielded the ball with his body, waiting for his teammates to get into position.
Due to being the away team, the referees were strict about illegal screens tonight, forcing Amar'e Stoudemire to stop his subtle movements to improve the screen quality.
He stood firmly on the right wing.
Dwyane Wade noticed Amar'e Stoudemire's movement behind him and continued to stick to Lee, ready to squeeze through the screen at any moment.
Shaquille O'Neal naturally dropped back in Defense.
It was a localized 2-on-2, with no double-teaming, and both sides were confident.
The moment the screen occurred, Lee, holding the ball with his right hand, first subtly rotated his hips, then suddenly lunged forward and accelerated.
As Dwyane Wade slid backward and to the left, Lee quickly crossed back, switched to his left hand, and immediately took a step, accelerating past his teammate's side to drive through.
Shaquille O'Neal, who had been an opponent for many years, naturally came up with a big hedge, allowing Dwyane Wade to continue chasing.
However, as soon as he reached the free throw line, Lee delivered a bounce pass.
Amar'e Stoudemire, cutting down, received the ball and immediately took three big steps, instantly shaking off Shaquille O'Neal.
He ignored Haslem, who had rotated to the basket for help Defense, and scored with a right-handed scoop shot over the Defense!
Amar'e Stoudemire, who had been feasting on passes, had now scored 15 points on 7-of-9 shooting from the field and 1-of-2 from the free throw line.
"Boo!"
The bouncing Amar'e Stoudemire was heavily booed by the fans.
Compared to Shaquille O'Neal, he was visibly more agile.
The score was 57-52, and the New York Knicks had just extended their lead.
On the next possession, the Heat ran the same play.
Receiving a pass from Eddie Jones again, Shaq turned in the left low post and drove to the basket for an easy layup.
Amar'e Stoudemire was frustrated, as there wasn't a good way to defend it.
However, seeing Lee's offensive signal, he let out a sigh of relief and quickly adjusted his mindset.
Dwyane Wade defended diligently, constantly engaging in physical contact.
As Lee, dribbling with his left hand, reached the left wing, Amar'e Stoudemire once again positioned himself on the three-point line.
Dwyane Wade, still trying to apply pressure, lunged to defend again when Lee suddenly executed a wide-ranging behind-the-back dribble.
Before Shaq could slide over, Lee, with a lowered shoulder, accelerated and flew low to the ground, shaking off the Defense and driving straight to the basket through the middle.
Haslem, in the right elbow area, instinctively reached out, attempting to interfere.
Before he could get close to the free-throw line, Lee smoothly dribbled the ball between his legs.
Dodging his opponent's arm, Lee gathered the ball as it flew into the paint.
"Oh!"
The Heat's Defense collapsed, and the fans in the arena gasped.
Clay Lee took three large steps, instantly arriving at the lower-left side of the rim, undefended, and easily scored with a layup!
"God! He's too fast! One pick-and-roll, and Clay Lee blew past the entire Heat Defense."
Kevin Harlan exclaimed loudly, while Doug Collins recognized the Heat's predicament:
"Shaq can't always rely on Dwyane Wade's Defense. Amar'e Stoudemire's screen quality is still improving. They need to adjust quickly."
Patting his teammate's shoulder, Shaq encouraged Dwyane Wade, telling him that defending the pick-and-roll was unreliable and he could only make up for it on offense.
"Let's go Heat!"
The cheers grew louder.
The Heat's strategy remained the same, but as Eddie Jones made a pass from the left wing, Tayshaun Prince suddenly collapsed.
Shaq, who received the high lob, didn't force a dribble.
After catching the ball, he tossed it back out to the three-point line.
As Damon Jones received the ball at the top of the arc, he immediately called for Dwyane Wade to come over.
With a hand-off pass outside the three-point line, Lee switched defenders directly.
Dwyane Wade put the ball down with his right hand, protected it with his side, and called for Haslem, who immediately came to the top of the arc and set a screen.
Lee did not choose to stick close.
Seeing Dwyane Wade push the ball for a change of direction, he immediately went under to get around the screen.
Kurt Thomas moved laterally in coordination, blocking Dwyane Wade's driving lane.
Observing the defensive movement, Dwyane Wade, having completed his change of direction, dribbled the ball between his legs with his left hand.
Just as the ball flew in front of his body and Dwyane Wade hadn't yet controlled possession, Lee executed a precise, powerful strip, instantly poking the ball forward.
Haslem, who had just twisted his body, couldn't bend down to pick up the ball.
Lee discreetly pulled and leveraged himself, instantly bursting past his opponent's side.
Dwyane Wade, who lost the ball, reacted quickly.
He didn't complain to the referee.
Seeing Lee gain control of the ball, he immediately put his head down and chased hard.
The two moved incredibly fast, and the fans in the front row couldn't help but gasp again.
Dribbling with his left hand, Lee ignored Dwyane Wade, who was chasing him from the side.
The two collided at the free-throw line, and Lee immediately gathered the ball, using the rebound force.
Dwyane Wade, whose body was leaning back and slowing down from the collision, gritted his teeth and pulled.
Clay Lee, leaning forward with his body askew, casually tossed the ball towards the basket as the referee blew his whistle!
"Screech!"
Lee, losing his balance, ran past the baseline and regained his footing.
Dwyane Wade, who had been pulling, eventually slipped and fell to the floor, watching the ball bounce twice on the rim and drop into the net.
"Oh!"
On the New York Knicks bench, everyone cheered.
Dwyane Wade, pulled up by his teammates, stared with wide eyes, panting heavily in frustration.
"Buddy, don't test me with my own moves!"
Lee, walking towards the free-throw line, teased the fuming Dwyane Wade, who retorted somewhat defiantly:
"You just got lucky and touched the ball!"
With the score at 60-54, Lee made his free throw and then shook his head at Dwyane Wade again.
Shaq quietly reminded his teammate to calm down and actively called for the ball on the next offensive possession.
Tayshaun Prince still collapsed to the left low post to interfere.
After Shaq passed the ball out, the Heat started to move the ball in and out.
Eventually, Shaq, who had moved laterally to the front of the rim by leaning on his defender, received the ball again.
His right-handed floater was interfered with by Amar'e Stoudemire and missed.
Lee stepped up to receive the ball and then suddenly accelerated.
His right-handed push-dribble change of direction allowed him to shake off Damon Jones, bypass Shaq, and quickly cross the half-court line.
Amar'e Stoudemire also got a head start, running hard to shake off the big Shaq, who cursed under his breath twice, repeatedly calling for his teammates to foul quickly.
Dwyane Wade had just moved towards the top of the arc to retreat on Defense when Lee, dribbling with his left hand, subtly flicked his wrist, sending the ball flying diagonally.
Amar'e Stoudemire, who had rushed to the side of the paint, took a large stride after receiving the ball, grabbed it with his right hand, leaped high from the lower right of the rim, and emphatically slammed it down!
"Boom!" A fast-break dunk for the score!
"Wow!"
Watching Amar'e Stoudemire roar loudly near the baseline, the Heat fans gasped again.
A center with speed comparable to a forwardâthis kind of fast break still felt unbelievable even after seeing it several times.
Shaq really wanted to win, but after running to the three-point line and seeing his teammate inbound the ball from the baseline, he cursed under his breath again in frustration.
Even though he had lost some weight, he would still be panting heavily after just a few sprints.
Stan Van Gundy on the sideline was also a bit anxious and quickly shouted to remind his players:
"Damon! Slow down, control the pace!"
The Heat once again played inside-out.
Shaq, as expected, attacked forcefully from the left low post, drawing a shooting foul on Amar'e Stoudemire.
On the New York Knicks bench, Ewing clapped his hands and also shouted a reminder, signaling Amar'e Stoudemire to be more aggressive with his fouls.
Perhaps it was because he had just completed a shuttle run, but despite Shaq aiming for a long time, both free throws missed.
The Heat fans sighed in unison. Kurt Thomas grabbed the rebound, and Lee, who received the ball, didn't attack immediately.
After dribbling past half-court, the opponents had already completed their defensive matchups.
Dwyane Wade stared intently at the basketball in Lee's left hand, aggressively lunging to interfere even far from the three-point line.
Lee leaned in and accelerated against the Defense, and as his opponent reached to strip the ball, he stopped abruptly and changed direction between his legs to shake off the Defense.
Dwyane Wade quickly shuffled backward, strictly guarding against a drive.
Lee simultaneously faked a move to the right-front while instantly completing a front-of-the-body change of direction.
The movement wasn't large, but the change of direction was extremely fast.
Dwyane Wade, whose defensive lead foot was attacked, felt the basketball disappear from in front of him, followed by a powerful force from his side, leaving him rooted to the spot, watching Lee drive straight to the basket.
"Wow!"
The spectacular crossover made some fans cheer.
Shaq and Haslem, who had just retreated on Defense, instinctively moved towards the basket.
Breaking through to the paint directly in front of the rim, Lee gathered the ball and then smoothly lobbed it towards the upper left of the basket.
Shaq realized something was wrong and tried to leave the area under the basket, but Amar'e Stoudemire behind him had an incredibly quick bounce.
He leaped high, grabbed the ball with his right hand, and without giving his opponent time to react, slammed it fiercely into the basket!
"Ah!"
Amar'e Stoudemire, gripping the rim to release his momentum, roared loudly, practically straddling Shaq.
The score was 64-54, and the lead had reached double digits.
"Boo!"
Boos once again echoed through the American Airlines Arena.
Shaq, who had just been posterized, instantly lost his composure. He shoved Amar'e Stoudemire, who had just landed, and angrily shouted:
"Fuck you! Show some respect! You idiot who only jumps around!"
"Washed-up fat pig! Who the fuck do you think you are?!"
Amar'e Stoudemire cursed loudly and immediately shoved back.
Before the referee could intervene, the two were already tangled in a brawl.
Players from both sides rushed over.
The two strong men were hugging each other, and for a moment, they couldn't be separated.
Finally, to the gasps of the fans, Amar'e Stoudemire tripped Shaq to the floor, and the two fell with a thud next to the camera.
Security personnel quickly rushed over, and everyone worked together to separate the two sides.
Shaq remained relentless, muttering curses, and was escorted back to the bench by his teammates.
Returning to his seat, fuming, and thinking about the double-digit deficit, some painful memories resurfaced in Shaq's mind.
He remained silent, but his mood grew increasingly depressed:
"Damn New York!"
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