NBA: Rising Superstar!-Chapter 177 - 136, Crucial Shot Kills the Game, Wins the Eastern King! _2
"Regardless of the final result of this game, everyone has seen the Nuggets continuously improving."
In this game, the Nuggets were not favored by outsiders, but even in such a situation, they still withstood the pressure and held off the explosions from James and Owen.
In the first half, the fans at the Pepsi Center in Denver were thoroughly entertained.
The second half of the game quickly began.
The Cavaliers continued to enhance their level of offense and defense.
JR Smith scored a three-pointer from the right side against Pope, and James and Love also scored consecutively under the basket.
In just over a minute, the Cavaliers launched a 7-0 run that forced the Nuggets to call a timeout.
"Damn, how are they so strong," Harris couldn’t help but say.
Harris was very unwilling, they put in a lot of effort on defense, but still couldn’t stop the opponent’s offense.
The opponents had many unreasonable shots.
Other Nuggets players were somewhat discouraged.
"Guys, the game isn’t over yet, don’t give up easily."
"This is our home court, the fans supporting us are all watching."
Zeng Xingyang stood up to motivate everyone, he could clearly feel that the team’s fighting spirit was declining.
The Nuggets players were panting as they looked at Zeng Xingyang.
The Cavaliers were too strong!
"What’s 7 points, it’s just a matter of a few shots, I can catch up in three possessions."
"Give me the ball!"
Zeng Xingyang continued to shout.
Everyone felt Zeng Xingyang’s confidence!
Recalling crucial moments before, Zeng Xingyang had never disappointed, and the entire Nuggets team gained some confidence.
After the timeout, it was the Nuggets’ offense.
Harris dribbled to the frontcourt and continued to pass to Jokic at the top of the arc.
Zeng Xingyang ran out from under the basket to receive a hand-off pass.
James and TT were very wary of Zeng Xingyang’s three-point shot, pressing close on defense.
Zeng Xingyang cleverly used a screen to break in.
At the free throw line, he slowed down, stopped suddenly, and took the shot.
"Swish!"
Precision shot.
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The fans in the venue continued to cheer.
"Zeng Xingyang has started taking over the team’s offense."
"Jokic and Zeng Xingyang’s screens are very in sync, as long as Zeng Xingyang catches an opportunity, he will shoot."
"Now Zeng Xingyang gives me the feeling that as long as he shoots, it will go in."
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"Defense, do not relax," Blatt shouted again.
Blatt was very worried about Zeng Xingyang finding his rhythm with shooting.
Everyone on the Cavaliers nodded, they could clearly feel that Zeng Xingyang was reducing ineffective plays and focusing on finding shooting opportunities.
The Cavaliers’ offense.
After dribbling past halfcourt, Owen continued to pass to James.
James smashed the ball to Love for a one-on-one play inside.
Once Love got the ball, he leaned on Grant and turned for a jump shot.
Grant had been beaten many times today by this move from Love, so he was prepared, and leaped vigorously to interfere.
The fingertips touched the basketball, the shot fell short, directly into Jokic’s hands under the basket.
James saw this and was quite helpless too.
He knew that Grant, although lacking experience, had excellent physical talent, very agile and with time, this guy had a chance to become an All-Star level player.
Once Jokic got the ball, he dribbled towards the frontcourt.
At full speed, Jokic made a bounce pass to Zeng Xingyang who was positioning.
Zeng Xingyang appeared at about the right side 30-degree angle.
Jokic’s pass was very clever, just breaking the Cavaliers’ defense, and at this moment Zeng Xingyang was facing little defensive pressure.
Zeng Xingyang went up with the shot for a three-pointer.
James rushed for defense, but did not interfere with the ball.
"Swish!"
A perfect shot!!
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"Wow, even in this transition, still able to find the opportunity, really amazing."
"I love seeing plays like this."
"Zeng Xingyang, like Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson, is a natural shooter."
"Shooting is a talent, not everyone can be this precise."
Smith was expressing his views.
Judging by the current display, Zeng Xingyang’s shooting is indeed on par with Curry and Thompson.
That touch and rhythm, it’s not something that can be trained later on.
When he shoots, it strikes fear in people.
On the court.
The Cavaliers’ offense.
James used a pick and roll to shake off Zeng Xingyang’s defense and broke in, forcing a layup.
But Jokic was timely in blocking in front of James.
"Bang!"
"Beep Beep!!"
Offensive foul.
Nuggets’ ball possession.
Zeng Xingyang took the ball past halfcourt and bounce-passed it to Jokic in the low right position.
Then Zeng Xingyang quickly started his positioning.
James and Owen took turns chasing Zeng Xingyang.
Jokic made a fake passing move, pretending to give it to Zeng Xingyang, but instead spun around and brushed past TT for a two-handed layup beneath the basket.
The basketball fell into the hoop.
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Zeng Xingyang gave Jokic a thumbs-up.
Jokic played so smartly, using his threat to attack.
The score between the two sides entered a deadlock.
The Nuggets’ starters and the Cavaliers’ starters ended up playing evenly matched, but when the second lineup came on, the Nuggets’ offense lagged behind a little.
The Nuggets still fell short compared to the Cavaliers in terms of lineup depth.
In terms of lineup rationality, the Cavaliers had already streamlined their starting and second lineups in terms of offense and defense tactics, while the Nuggets were still continuously testing and correcting mistakes. Fortunately, in the fourth quarter, the shooting touch of the entire Nuggets team heated up, allowing them to surpass the score and gain some advantage.
With 30 seconds left in the game, the Nuggets still had a 1-point lead.
The match between the two teams entered the final heated phase.
The Cavaliers planned to defend this round and then find a chance to take out the Nuggets.
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Zeng Xingyang dribbled to the front court, facing James’ defense.
Playing a familiar tactic.
Jokic stepped up.
James was blocked, Zeng Xingyang dribbled laterally.
Facing the mismatch with TT.
Zeng Xingyang continuously dribbled low behind his back.
Owen saw the situation turning bad and came to double-team, but it was still too late.
Zeng Xingyang found the rhythm, stepped back with a drag step, and quickly went for the jump shot three-pointer.
By the time Owen rushed over, it was already too late; he could only watch as Zeng Xingyang released the ball.
Owen rushed aggressively, hitting Zeng Xingyang’s body this time.
"Swish!" 𝒻𝘳ℯℯ𝑤ℯ𝒷𝘯ℴ𝓋ℯ𝘭.𝑐ℴ𝑚
Zeng Xingyang fell to the ground.
"Beep beep!"
The referee’s whistle blew.
Zeng Xingyang’s three-pointer was valid, plus a free throw.
A huge cheer erupted inside the arena.
Owen looked at the referee with some disbelief.
A bit frustrated, but more helpless.
"Xingyang!"
"Xingyang!"
"Three-pointer made, plus a free throw."
"Great job, this shot killed the game."
Kovan shouted loudly.
The entire Penguin Sports streaming room was flooded with comments.
"Wow, awesome!"
"Wow, awesome, this 3+1."
"An insane scene, Xingyang hit a clutch shot once again."
"The Cavaliers’ defense still had some slack."
"Unthinkable, completely unthinkable."
"The deal is sealed."
Fans online became thrilled.
Jokic and Grant helped Zeng Xingyang up.
Jokic even gave Zeng Xingyang a huge bear hug.
Zeng Xingyang also pumped his fist fiercely and wiped the sweat off his forehead.
Zeng Xingyang stepped up to the free-throw line.
Fans on-site shouted loudly.
"MVP!"
"MVP!"
The entire arena’s fans shouted MVP loudly.
This was the best respect for Zeng Xingyang.
Zeng Xingyang made the free throw steadily.
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The game-killing 3+1, with 10 seconds left in the game, the Cavaliers called a timeout.
After making the free throw, Zeng Xingyang celebrated by making a "goodnight" gesture towards the Cavaliers’ bench.
Ran all the way back to his own bench.
The spectators on-site went crazy with shouting.
"We’re going to win, we took down the Cavaliers."
"To beat such Cavaliers, the Nuggets are awesome."
"The Nuggets played too well tonight."
"Awesome, fantastic 3+1, killed the Cavaliers."
"Damn, finally took them down."
"Won, we’re going to take them down."
Nuggets fans were incredibly excited, many couldn’t control their emotions.
No matter if the Nuggets can make it to the playoffs this season, this game alone was worth the price of admission.
Buzz!!!
As Owen’s three-pointer over Harris missed, Jokic grabbed the rebound, and the final score was set.
The Nuggets narrowly defeated the Cavaliers by a 5-point advantage at home.
