Su Yan opened his phone and went online to check the Christmas Day Game results.
After the New York Knicks vs. Chicago Bulls game, there were two more matchups: the Boston Celtics vs. the Magic, and the Cavaliers vs. the Los Angeles Lakers.
One was a preview of the Eastern Conference Finals, and the other a preview of the NBA Finals.
The excitement was also very high.
First, let's talk about the Boston Celtics vs. the Magic.
The big three of the green shirts faced off against the "one star four shooters" led by "Superman" Howard!
The Green Shirts won the championship the year before last, and the Magic made it to the NBA Finals last year.
A peak showdown.
Howard dominated the paint, and multiple Shooters also provided firepower from beyond the arc.
The big three of the green shirts each displayed their unique skills, unrivaled.
It was just thrilling.
The fierce battle continued until the last two minutes of the final quarter, the moment to test the mettle of the superstars.
The Magic relied on Howard.
Perkins and Garnett decisively double-teamed him, applying maximum pressure, forcing him to pass the ball and let the outside Shooters take the shots.
The effect... naturally declined.
On the other hand, the Boston Celtics.
Ray Allen hit Three-point Shots from beyond the arc, and Garnett also made his signature tough mid-range jump shots.
Pierce took the ball outside, going one-on-one, backing down his defender and turning around for a fadeaway jumper.
Opponents had no real answer, only hoping he would miss.
But that was "The Truth," the man who consistently frustrated The Little Emperor LeBron in his prime.
He had a "big heart."
As a result, Howard's powerful defensive dominance in the paint couldn't be fully utilized.
The Boston Celtics had the last laugh.
And a large part of the reason why the Cavaliers lost to the Magic last year was due to LeBron's technical shortcomings.
Lack of skill.
Inaccurate outside shooting.
He relied more on his physical talent to attack the rim, but it was ineffective against Howard, who excelled at aerial plays.
Some might say.
LeBron is all-around; he can also pass.
Indeed.
But the Playoffs are a superstar's stage. While passing is fine at first, in crucial moments, superstars must step up.
Score aggressively.
Coincidentally... Howard, standing in the paint, seemed to be LeBron's nemesis, defeating the Cavaliers.
Making the showdown between No. 23 and No. 24 a pipe dream... Now, let's talk about the Cavaliers vs. the Los Angeles Lakers.
The Christmas Day Game made up for the unseen No. 23 vs. No. 24 showdown from last year's NBA Finals.
LeBron is the current best small forward, with the potential to become the league's best player in the future.
Kobe is the current best Shooting Guard, vying for the title of the league's best player.
A showdown between these two superstars, my God, it's so entertaining, so many fans were looking forward to it.
But unexpected things happen.
Tonight, Kobe transformed into "Ferrous Ferroferric Oxide," missing every shot. It was incredibly absurd.
Utterly ridiculous.
Kobe played aggressively and reasonably all night, but his finishes just kept missing.
They simply wouldn't go in.
The Cavaliers were eastern conference first, and the Los Angeles Lakers were the Western Conference first.
With the Los Angeles Lakers' leader unable to score, the Cavaliers didn't give them a chance and quickly built a lead.
Ultimately, they won the game.
To be honest... this wasn't the matchup fans wanted to see.
But disappointment is often the norm.
Fans hoped this disappointment could be remedied in this year's NBA Finals.
While Su Yan was catching up on the game, his phone rang.
Who?
Mengmeng.
She also came to Times Square, wanting to find Su Yan, but... it was like looking for a needle in a haystack; she couldn't find him at all.
How could she possibly find him?
Mengmeng laughed at her own foolishness.
She decisively called him.
Su Yan answered the phone and heard Mengmeng grumbling unhappily, "Su Yan, where are you?!
How could you leave me alone in Times Square?"
???
As if I knew you were in Times Square.
Su Yan shook his head and chuckled, "I'm at the St. Francis Hotel, getting ready for bed."
...omitted... The call ended.
Seeing that Marcia hadn't finished washing up, and feeling a bit sleepy himself, Su Yan also took a shower in the second bedroom.
Just in time.
They both came out around the same time.
Marcia brought cute pajamas, while Su Yan only wore the disposable pajamas provided by the hotel.
"Finished washing."
Su Yan smiled and walked straight to the second bedroom, "It's getting late, let's go to sleep, Little Princess!"
"No!"
Marcia pulled Su Yan, leading him towards her room, "Tell me a bedtime story."
...omitted... "Please, please!"
Marcia tugged at Su Yan's arm, constantly pouting, completely irresistible.
Su Yan chuckled and said, "I'll tell you a bedtime story. Once upon a time, there was a big bad wolf..."
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