Paul worked hard on defense, but still couldn’t interfere with Zeng Xingyang.
Right through the heart!!
This clean play against Paul made the crowd cheer again.
"This guy’s fadeaway jump shot looks like Kobe in his younger days," Barkley said.
Paul quickly dribbles to the front court.
Paul patiently starts to play a pick-and-roll.
Only Pope is a bit more agile than Zeng Xingyang, which results in a better defense against short point guards like Paul.
Pope slips through Griffin’s screen, pursuing Paul.
Paul can’t find the rhythm for a shot, so he opts for a bounce pass to Griffin.
Griffin takes the ball and attacks.
If this was the pre-injury Griffin, he might have drawn a foul.
But now, as he drives in, he gets trapped by Galinarli, Grant, and Jokic.
Compared to other inside players, Griffin’s wingspan is shorter, making him less capable of protecting the ball.
Jokic decisively goes for the steal.
Griffin’s ball is knocked away.
The fans gasp, but the shock isn’t over.
After the block, Jokic controls the ball.
Zeng Xingyang is already sprinting forward.
Jokic swings the ball to the frontcourt.
Zeng Xingyang leaps high to gather the ball.
The Clippers players have swift recovery speed, with Paul and Redick immediately setting up at the three-point line.
Zeng Xingyang dribbles to the edge of the LOGO line.
He feels the rhythm and, without hesitation, launches a LOGO three-point shot.
The fans are flabbergasted; this is Stephen Curry’s shooting style, and now Zeng Xingyang is doing the same.
Mike Malone’s eyes widen in disbelief.
He indeed granted Zeng Xingyang unlimited shooting rights, but wasn’t this a bit much?
The Clippers players were also baffled; how is this guy playing like Curry!
Amidst the astonishment of the fans, Zeng Xingyang’s LOGO three-pointer traced a perfect arc.
Straight into the net.
This was Zeng Xingyang’s first time attempting such a LOGO shot in an NBA game.
After shooting, he realized his foot was still on the LOGO....
"F*ck, Zeng’s three-pointer is truly exhilarating."
"Too fierce, too fierce, this guy is trying to challenge Stephen Curry."
"LOGO show, we have a super sharpshooter too."
"66666666666666666....."
The fans present and online were awed by Zeng Xingyang’s sensational three-pointer.
Scarlett at the sideline screamed excitedly, finally sensing Zeng Xingyang’s uniqueness.
Zeng Xingyang appeared to be ordinary and low-key in the first half, but in the second half, his style turned bold and domineering.
Scoring 5 consecutive points, overwhelmingly strong.
The LOGO three-pointer was beyond her expectations.
"I told you, Zeng is strong," Taylor Swift said, hands clasped at her chest, becoming a fangirl at this moment.
"Yes, indeed impressive.." Scarlett sat down, smiling as she spoke.
Scarlett’s desire to watch the game was completely aroused, a strange feeling indeed.
She had watched many sports games but none with such interest in one athlete’s performance.
On the court, Zeng Xingyang put his hand by his ear, listening to the cheer of the crowd.
Star-like presence aplenty.
The Nuggets’ bench players were shouting and celebrating, the play was spectacular.
Seeing Zeng Xingyang score consecutively, Paul’s expression grew solemn.
Dribbling past half-court, Paul passed to Griffin.
Griffin was intimidated by the Nuggets’ height, not daring to charge inside recklessly.
Griffin executed a hand-off, returning the ball to Paul.
Paul called for a pick-and-roll.
Little Jordan stepped up, struggled to screen Pope, who chased him, and Jokic switched defensively.
Jokic pushed forward aggressively, while Paul swiftly changed direction, adjusting his pace and breaking in.
The basketball seemed to become an extension of Paul’s body.
Paul completely passed Jokic, preparing for a layup.
But out of Paul’s blind spot, Zeng Xingyang charged from behind.
A muffled thud sounded, the basketball just launched by Paul was violently pinned to the backboard.
Paul, bumped by Zeng Xingyang rushing from behind, stumbled and fell away at the sidelines.
The rebound was then grasped by Jokic.
Grant sprinted, and Jokic immediately passed to Grant, who drove past Redick for a layup and scored.
Paul lay on the ground feeling very helpless; he had dodged Jokic with full effort, but didn’t expect Zeng Xingyang lurking behind him.
Since the second half began, the Nuggets have shaken off their first-half slump, staging consecutive counterattacks.
Zeng Xingyang’s block was key to the Nuggets’ successful counterattack this time.
"Chris, play more conservatively."
Rivers, at the sidelines, shouted with his slightly hoarse voice; he didn’t call for a timeout, believing Paul could control the situation on the court.
Little Jordan helped Paul up, then handed the ball to Paul.
Paul retained his composure.
After a series of passes, the ball quickly returned to Paul.
At the top of the arc, Paul continued another pick-and-roll, Griffin provided the screen, and Paul dribbled, changed direction, and broke in.
Zeng Xingyang was ready at any moment to help defend against Paul, and Jokic was also drawn out.
Paul spotted Little Jordan under the basket and casually tossed the ball; Little Jordan grabbed the ball with both hands and slammed it into the hoop.