This was the first time the New York Knicks players realized how little they understood defense.
In 18 seconds, Roger scored 8 points.
The door to the finals opened a crack, and then Roger slammed it shut.
No, in 18 seconds, if Roger had just made one three-pointer, that would've been called closing the door.
But he scored 8 points; it was as if he didn't just slam the door shut—he fucking deadbolted it!
Madison Square Garden faced another of its darkest moments.
Yeah, another one.
Let's not even talk about Jordan's past miracles—just this year, during the Eastern semis, Madison Square Garden had already witnessed Reggie Miller's 25 points in a quarter.
Now, it's Roger's 18 seconds, 8 points.
New York fans are the happiest fans in the world, often witnessing greatness on their home court.
Yet, New York fans are also the most pitiful fans in the world because those great moments often belong to their opponents.