On the Knicks’ side, Anthony and Afflalo began stepping up to continuously attack the paint, both repeatedly getting to the free-throw line.
With 35 seconds left in the third quarter.
Zeng Xingyang received Jokic’s pass and quickly changed direction, getting past Anthony who was defending him.
He combined the ball and charged at Porzingis.
Porzingis had no chance to jump, and Zeng Xingyang smoothly made a layup at the basket.
The fans at the venue could see Lambis’s agitation on the sidelines.
The Knicks’ defense was working hard, but occasionally Zeng Xingyang would still manage to score.
Zeng Xingyang’s attack this time was very fast, gaining an extra possession for the Nuggets.
Calderon dribbled to the front court, managing the time.
With 8 seconds left in the attack time, Calderon and Porzingis went for a pick and roll, then moved horizontally to get a shooting opportunity.
A quick three-point jump shot!
Leaving 6 seconds for the Nuggets.
Jokic directly throws a long pass to Zeng Xingyang.
Zeng Xingyang crossed half court and was double-teamed.
Anthony and Calderon attempted to encircle Zeng Xingyang.
But Zeng Xingyang dribbled backward, then burst through the double-team.
After rushing into the paint, he combines the ball and uses a Euro-step to dodge Lopez.
Then followed with another layup to firmly score.
As the ball went in, the buzzer marking the end of the third quarter sounded.
The score came to 94 to 86.
Zeng Xingyang scored 15 points in the third quarter, accumulating 55 points over the first three quarters.
The fans at Madison Square Garden were a bit uneasy.
Could Zeng Xingyang possibly break the rookie scoring record he set tonight?
In the fourth quarter, the Nuggets still held firm control of the game.
The Knicks attacked well, but it was always difficult to limit the Nuggets’ offense as they intensely double-teamed Zeng Xingyang.
Zeng Xingyang strengthened his ball distribution, linking up the Nuggets’ offense.
At 7:11, Zeng Xingyang used Jokic’s screen to break through near the edge of the three-second zone, throwing off Porzingis’s rhythm and hitting a floater.
At 5:23, Zeng Xingyang received a pass from Jokic outside the three-point line, faked a shot to make Anthony jump, broke through inside, and tried to dunk but was fouled by Porzingis. Zeng Xingyang calmly made both free throws despite boos.
At 3:12, Zeng Xingyang advanced, drawing a triple-team, then passed out to Jokic, whose three-pointer from the arc went in.
At 2:24, Zeng Xingyang went for a double-team as Anthony attempted a solo play, successfully stealing the ball. The subsequent breakaway drew a foul from Afflalo.
Zeng Xingyang stepped up to the free-throw line.
Among the crowd of fans, "MVP" chants gradually rang out.
The fans at Madison Square Garden were convinced by Zeng Xingyang.
A conqueror on the road!
Zeng Xingyang calmly made both free throws, setting his personal score at 65 points!
Mike Malone signaled for a substitution, and Zeng Xingyang headed to the scorer’s table, boldly giving a gentlemanly bow to the audience!
The fans at Madison Square Garden lost that sense of arrogance.
Zeng Xingyang’s score tonight broke Anthony’s single-game record of 62 points.
On January 24, 2014, Carmelo Anthony led the New York Knicks to a 125-96 victory over the Charlotte Bobcats,
In that game, Anthony shot 23 of 35, 6 of 11 from the three-point line, and 10 of 10 from the free-throw line, amassing 62 points and 13 rebounds.
Tonight, Zeng Xingyang’s stats were 65 points, 7 assists, 5 rebounds, 3 steals, and 3 blocks, filling up the stat sheet!
This is not only a record at Madison Square Garden but also a new NBA rookie scoring record!
This time, even the ancient rookie Chamberlain’s record was broken.