NBA: Rising Superstar!-Chapter 178 - 137: The Woman in Yoga Pants!

Zeng Xingyang’s performance was the best on the court.

Throughout the game, Zeng Xingyang played 38 minutes, making 15 of 23 shots, including 7 of 13 from three-point range, and 4 of 5 free throws, totaling 41 points, 5 rebounds, 6 assists, and 3 steals. With extremely high efficiency, he became the team’s most relied-upon absolute core.

Besides Zeng Xingyang, Jokic’s performance was also noteworthy. He played 40 minutes, making 6 of 8 shots, including 1 of 3 from three-point range, and 4 of 6 free throws, securing a versatile stat line of 17 points, 13 rebounds, 8 assists, and 2 blocks, 5 of those assists went to Zeng Xingyang.

Zeng and Jokic have established a very tacit teamwork and chemistry.

Jokic needs Zeng Xingyang to finish, while Zeng Xingyang needs teammates to set screens and pass to him. Both enjoy the process of this cooperation.

"Scoring 41 points from 23 shots, that’s an incredibly frightening scoring efficiency, especially against a strong team like the Cavaliers. Unbelievable."

"This number 7 rookie always gives us very impressive performances against strong teams. He is becoming stronger, especially with his three-point shooting. He has become the player with the most three-point shots made this season after Stephen Curry."

Barkley exclaimed in shock.

"Increasingly stable three-point shots, especially that crucial and-one in the closing moments, fully demonstrate his ability to dribble and shoot threes now." Smith said with excitement in his eyes.

Zeng Xingyang’s future is becoming more and more promising.

Many people know how accurate Zeng Xingyang’s three-point shots are, but they didn’t expect him to be this precise.

Currently, Zeng Xingyang’s single-season three-point shot count is closely following Curry. His presence makes more and more people realize that Curry’s three-point shot count is not unchallengeable.

"I have to admit now, I’m a fan of his." Barkley continued to shout.

"You’re a fan of his tonight, but not tomorrow night?" Smith said with a smile.

"Haha, yes, he conquered me tonight, tomorrow he needs to put on an even better performance to conquer." Barkley said with a smile.

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After the game, Zeng Xingyang was interviewed by reporters in the locker room tunnel.

The reporter asked, "Zeng, what were you thinking when you made that and-one tonight? Why did you choose to make that shot?"

Zeng Xingyang said calmly, "I was thinking of taking them down right there."

The reporter, hearing Zeng Xingyang’s confident tone, also took a deep breath.

So confident?

And the opponent was the Cavaliers!

However, given Zeng Xingyang’s glorious record of leading his team to take down the Warriors, the reporter didn’t question his confidence.

The reporter continued to ask, "You are now averaging 4.2 three-point shots per game, do you have confidence to catch up with Stephen Curry?"

Zeng Xingyang smiled and said, "I will work hard to make him feel some threat."

This season, Curry has been exceptional beyond the three-point line, leading by a significant gap.

Zeng Xingyang’s three-point shooting is also aggressive, but with more effort, he could put some pressure on Curry.

The reporter couldn’t help but sigh, not knowing when it started, but the league’s atmosphere seemed to be changing; three-point shots were no longer that valuable.

Previously in the league, averaging 3 made shots would basically be the league leader.

Now, Zeng Xingyang’s average of 4.2 can’t even make him the league leader, because Curry averages 5.2.

Future three-point shot records have the potential to be repeatedly broken by top shooters like Zeng Xingyang and Curry.

The reporter continued to ask, "Do you think you will break the single-game three-point record in the future?"

Zeng Xingyang said with a smile, "I will try if I get the chance, it depends on the opponent."

On site, many teams are strengthening their defense against him, making his shots more challenging. If he encounters opponents with less tight defense, breaking this record wouldn’t be out of reach for Zeng Xingyang.

The reporter asked, "How do you evaluate the Cavaliers’ rookie Sedi Osman?"

Upon hearing the question, Zeng Xingyang was stunned for a moment. He’s still a rookie, and now the reporter wants him to evaluate another rookie?

Generally, it’s established players who evaluate rookies as seniors.

The reporter didn’t seem to find it strange, mainly because Zeng Xingyang doesn’t play like a rookie.

In the 2015 NBA draft, the Minnesota Timberwolves selected Cedi Osman, from Turkey, in the second round with the 31st overall pick.

Previously, the Cavaliers had selected Tyus Jones in the first round with the 24th pick, then traded him to the Minnesota Timberwolves in exchange for the 31st and 36th picks, with Osman eventually heading to the Cavaliers.

Osman is a small forward from Europe, standing 2.03 meters tall, very hardworking, but his potential isn’t particularly high. The Cavaliers let him play for about five minutes today.

Zeng Xingyang stated, "Sedi is a very smart player, and he works very hard, but he hasn’t gotten too many opportunities on the team yet. I wish him good luck."

Zeng Xingyang politely said this as he didn’t have much impression of the player.

Then Zeng Xingyang answered a few more questions before turning to enter the locker room.

Over at the Cavaliers’ press conference.

"LeBron, where do you think the team went wrong in this game?"

"They played more as a team and wanted the win more than we did; they deserved the victory."

"How would you rate Zeng’s performance?"

"He hit that key and-one, and he killed the game. It made my mood very bad tonight."

"What kind of future do you see for Zeng?"

"It’s hard to define him now; he’s going to be a surprising player."

Although being taken down by Zeng Xingyang made James very unhappy, he still showed his high emotional intelligence in responding to reporters’ questions, as if dealing with an exam.

James also understands one thing.

Praising the opponent won’t make oneself seem incompetent.

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After the game, Zeng Xingyang drove his sports car back to his apartment.

Upon arriving at the door, Zeng Xingyang vaguely heard some music.

Song Xue has arrived.

Zeng Xingyang opened the door and entered the apartment, witnessing an alluring scene.

Song Xue had her hair in a bun, wearing white ultra-tight yoga pants with an exposed waist, and a pink tight-fitting vest on top. She was on a yoga mat doing a yoga pose, outlining her sexy figure.

Song Xue continuously changed poses, twisting her body, following the movements in the yoga tutorial on TV.

Her sexy figure swayed back and forth with each movement.

Under the illumination of the evening lights, beads of sweat appeared on Song Xue’s fair skin, leaving some water stains on her clothes.

This temptation made Zeng Xingyang swallow his saliva.

Zeng Xingyang had no doubt that if Charm Values had levels, Song Xue was at a full 10 right now.

This girl looks thin, but how come she’s so curvy.

"Stop staring, you’re about to drool." Song Xue realized Xingyang had returned and said, panting.

"Haha, are you staying here tonight?" Zeng Xingyang said with a smile.

Their current relationship is not that of official boyfriend and girlfriend, but occasionally Song Xue would come over, and Zeng Xingyang gave her a key to his home.

Zeng Xingyang is not keen on a serious relationship just yet, mainly because he doesn’t want his life to involve another person too much.

Zeng Xingyang prefers the freedom of doing things his way, rather than being under a woman’s supervision, it’s the most comfortable feeling.

"Yes, there’s no water at my place, making it inconvenient for a shower," Song Xue said.

"Okay," Zeng Xingyang nodded.

"Come over, don’t just stand there, help me stretch my legs," Song Xue said breathlessly.

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