June 3rd.
Amidst a whirlwind of anticipation, the NBA Finals officially began.
Teresa's surgery was a success.
So, after the operation, Chen Yu didn't stay long in Cleveland, returning to Phoenix at the first opportunity.
The entire city of Phoenix was brimming with a festive atmosphere, with promotional posters for a three-peat visible everywhere.
From the fans to the media, and even the Phoenix Suns themselves, everyone felt that after getting past the Spurs, the championship was in the bag.
But Game 1 of the series, like a sudden evening thunderstorm, saw clear skies abruptly turn dark.
CLANK! O'Neal was contested, the ball slipped from his grasp, and his powerful dunk attempt slammed into empty air.
The moment he landed, he started slapping his wrist and complaining to the head referee that Da Ben had hit his hand.
The white-haired Dick Bavetta paid him no mind, keeping the whistle in his mouth and signaling for the inbound pass.
