Zeng Xingyang’s halfti stats caused a stir on the internet.
Many fans who were watching the ga started calling their friends to co watch this match.
They all realized that Zeng Xingyang was going to set so kind of record today.
In the second half, both teams resud play with their starting lineups.
The Nuggets initiated the offense.
Zeng Xingyang dribbled to the front court.
Passed to Jokic, then went for positioning.
Zeng Xingyang was still the main focus of the opponent’s defense.
Jokic passed the ball to the open Pope on the right side.
Pope attempted a three-point shot.
"Clang"
Still missed.
The basketball bounced high and was grabbed by Anthony.
Aside from Zeng Xingyang, the Nuggets’ three-point shooting was still off.
The Knicks ca on the offensive.
Anthony dribbled to the frontcourt and passed the ball to Calderon.
The Nuggets had strong individual defense on the periter, so Calderon had to attempt a drive.
Lopez stepped up for a screen, blocking Zeng Xingyang, and Calderon quickly drove to the right side.
While advancing, Calderon t Grant and opted for a floater he thought couldn’t be blocked.
But Grant’s vertical leap exceeded Calderon’s prediction.
Grant shot up like a rocket while the ball was still ascending.
"Smack!"
Grant swatted the ball, and Afflalo caught it outside.
Calderon wiped his sweat after witnessing this.
The Nuggets’ defensive talent was terrifying now.
Afflalo faced Pope’s defense, who used a death wrap, and when Afflalo tried to dribble past, he was stripped.
When he finally regained control of the ball, he realized ti was almost up.
Afflalo quickly passed to Porzingis.
The pass was a bit low, so Porzingis couldn’t shoot before the shot clock expired.
The Nuggets forced a 24-second shot clock violation on the Knicks.
Barkley said, "An extrely brilliant defensive display. Even if the Nuggets aren’t shooting well, they can restrict the opponent with their defense."
Smith said, "The Knicks can’t expect to keep hitting miracle shots in the second half; luck runs out."
Zeng Xingyang and Grant, Pope high-fived in celebration, a great boost to the team’s morale this defensive round provided.
The Nuggets were back on offense.
Zeng Xingyang took the ball forward, passed again to Jokic on the left post.
Jokic orchestrated plays, aiming to create an opportunity for Zeng Xingyang.
As Zeng Xingyang was positioning, Jokic didn’t stay put; instead, he started posting up.
"Bang!"
"Bang!"
Continuous collisions had Robin Lopez losing ground.
Jokic had the weight advantage.
When Jokic noticed that Zeng Xingyang wasn’t open yet, he turned for a hook shot.
The mont he shot, Jokic sensed sothing was off and boxed out.
Zeng Xingyang recognized the misfire and cut from the periter toward the basket.
As expected, the ball rebounded heavily off the rim.
Porzingis waited for the ball, but was unprepared as Zeng Xingyang attacked from behind.
Zeng Xingyang crashed into Porzingis, firmly grabbing the ball with both hands before viciously dunking it.
"Boom!"
Two-handed follow-up dunk.
to 57.
Zeng Xingyang continued displaying dominant offensive moves.
Many fans at Madison Square Garden couldn’t help but exclaim.
Chinese fans scread and cheered.
Zeng Xingyang had been considered a guard with poor talent by outsiders.
But tonight, he repeatedly showcased explosive athletic talent.
Dunking over Anthony, smashing over Porzingis—these plays close to Westbrook’s style.
Only now did many New York fans realize that Zeng Xingyang’s physical gifts were not as weak as rumored.
His strong technical skills had made many overlook his not-so-bad talent.
The follow-up dunk set the internet ablaze.
The post "Does Zeng Xingyang really have top-tier talent?" quickly gained popularity and comnts on forums.
"First, I think Zeng Xingyang’s talent is top-notch among Asians. Compared to African-Aricans, without clear data, it’s hard to see."
"What the guy above said is nonsense. If Zeng Xingyang’s talent were that poor, he wouldn’t have been picked 7th overall. His talent is akin to Ah Lian’s, who is one of the top in Asia."
"I believe Xingyang’s talent in the NBA compares to a young Kobe, but his initial play was more shooting-focused, making people instinctively think he lacked talent."
"One thing is certain, Xingyang’s talent isn’t as good as Towns’, as he himself ntioned on Weibo."
"Xingyang is totally hyped up, with several dunks and blocks."
"Today, Xingyang played so relaxed, showcasing his excellent talent to many."
"At least 3 of the top 5 plays tonight belong to Xingyang."
Fans online were all expressing their awe at Xingyang’s talent.
After all, the majority viewed Zeng Xingyang as purely a shooter. Tonight, Zeng Xingyang clearly showed a different recognition to the outside world.
"Hey man, you did an aweso job," Jokic high-fived Zeng Xingyang in celebration.
On the court.
Anthony had a serious face as he instructed Calderon, "Give the ball, I’ll handle it."
Calderon nodded; Anthony was still the Knicks’ leader.
The Knicks’ offense.
After a series of passes, the ball landed in Anthony’s hands.
Anthony was defended by Harris.
Against Harris, Anthony had a bit of a height advantage.
Anthony took a jab step outside the right-side three-point line at 45-degrees.
Harris’ balance shifted slightly, and Anthony pulled up for a three-pointer.
Harris rushed over but couldn’t contest.
"Swish!"
to 60.
Anthony’s response was crisp, seizing the offensive opportunity.
Anthony had a hot hand today, sinking several key shots.
These shots were montum savers for the Knicks.
The cheers at Madison Square Garden rose again.
Knicks fans were cheering for Anthony, who showed superstar charm on the court.
This shot was a response to Zeng Xingyang.
Zeng Xingyang had unnerved Knicks fans tonight, and they hoped Anthony would stand up to compete against him.
On the court, Harris wiped sweat from his forehead, finding it really challenging to limit Anthony.
The Nuggets’ offense.
Jokic slowly dribbled forward.
After crossing half-court, he waited for his teammates to spread out and then proactively moved the ball to Zeng Xingyang.
Setting up another pick and roll.
Robin Lopez switched onto Zeng Xingyang.
The Nuggets’ players quickly spread out, leaving Zeng Xingyang to face the mismatch one-on-one.
The court opened up.
"Bang! Bang! Bang!"
Zeng Xingyang perford quick crossover dribbles, trying to unsettle Lopez’s defense.
"You won’t get past ," Lopez shouted at Zeng Xingyang, lowering his center of gravity and extending his arms.
This Lopez was unlike his brother in Brooklyn; he’s more aggressive on the court.
Zeng Xingyang didn’t respond with words, continuing his dribbling.
Quickly, he grasped a rhythm variance, stepped to the right, and when Lopez spun, he pulled back.
Creating space, Zeng Xingyang decisively shot the ball.
Robin Lopez lunged to block, but couldn’t jump in ti, having no choice but to watch as Zeng Xingyang shot.
The ball traced a beautiful arc.
"Swish!"
to 60.
Ansubo.
Zeng Xingyang quickly answered Anthony’s three-pointer.
The atmosphere that had built up in the venue diminished a bit.
Spike Lee, in the front row, fell silent, having fully witnessed Zeng Xingyang’s fearso play tonight.
If they continued taunting Zeng Xingyang, this ho ground could soon bear the stigma of sha.
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