NBA: Rising Superstar!-Chapter 149 - 119: Give me that damn ball, I’ll lead you to victory!

Chapter 149: Chapter 119: Give me that damn ball, I’ll lead you to victory!

The live screen also replayed this play.

Zeng Xingyang’s flaunting provoked a series of boos.

"Rookie, you’re up against the number one in the league."

"Stephen, respond to him, take him down!"

"F*ck, don’t be so arrogant."

Warriors fans were upset by Zeng Xingyang’s provocation.

However, Zeng Xingyang’s strength far exceeded their expectations.

Before the game, they only regarded Zeng Xingyang as a decent rookie, irrelevant to the game at large.

But during the game, Zeng Xingyang repeatedly pressed Curry while showcasing excellent scoring abilities, maintaining the Nuggets’ advantage under his leadership.

He didn’t play like a rookie at all, rather like an All-Star player.

Is this guy really just a rookie?

His shooting, his solo and rhythm, and the rational tactical thinking—Zeng Xingyang displayed a mature style every single possession.

Nonetheless, the Warriors responded firmly.

Curry used Green’s screen to get into position, received Iguodala’s pass, then shot over Zeng Xingyang’s defense from beyond the three-point line, scoring it quickly.

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Curry’s response was very decisive.

After scoring the goal, Curry raised both hands to welcome the cheers, then nodded provocatively at Zeng Xingyang.

Nuggets’ offense was blocked again, Zeng Xingyang continued to be tangled up by Iguodala to the point of not being able to receive the ball.

Barton, after the screen with Jokic, dashed inside, only to be interfered with by Green.

The rebound was grabbed by Curry.

Curry made a first pass to Barnes in midfield, Barnes then passed the ball to the advancing Thompson on the left.

Thompson settled outside the three-point line, adjusted and feigned a shot, making the trailing Harris fly away.

Thompson then executed a smooth shot.

"Swish!"

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Two consecutive three-pointers by the Warriors expanded the lead.

"Timeout!"

Mike Malone decisively called a halt to the game.

With 4 minutes and 11 seconds remaining, they couldn’t allow the Warriors to gain momentum.

Warriors gained pace too fast and too violently.

The Oracle Arena fans plunged into cheers.

As time went by, it seemed Warriors had already controlled the game situation, with the victory scale steadily inclining.

What Best Rookie!

In the Warriors’ crazy offensive wave, nothing mattered.

"The gap between the two teams is quite large, and the longer the time on the court, the clearer it becomes."

"Actually, the Warriors could have turned the game around in the third quarter, only Zeng’s performance was too outstanding."

"I admit Zeng played brilliantly tonight, but this game is over."

Barkley said regretfully.

"The champion members think this game is still long." O’Neal continued to counter Barkley.

On the domestic network.

Fans were outraged.

"What’s Nuggets doing? Give the ball to Xingyang."

"Shone in the first half, completely failed in the second half."

"Well, chances are slim now; didn’t expect Warriors to complete the reversal so quickly, it’s tough for Nuggets to win back."

"Warriors are really damn strong this season, often pulling off such comebacks."

"Nuggets don’t have much hope, Xingyang’s scoring ability is indeed impressive, but the opponent is too strong; as fans, it’s gratifying to see Xingyang perform so well against the Warriors."

"The future belongs to Xingyang, the present belongs to the Warriors."

"Xingyang is too arrogant; don’t keep provoking Green and Curry."

....

Fans madly typed and sent bullet comments.

At this moment at the Oracle Arena, Nuggets’ bench.

"Raise your heads."

"You once led by 20 points, now just behind by 4."

"The game isn’t over yet, don’t show a defeated expression."

Mike Malone scolded the players.

The difference in resilience between Nuggets and Warriors was too big. Being reversed to trailing by 4 points now, Nuggets already felt a bit panicked.

However, Mike Malone’s motivational skills were quite effective, under his shouts, Nuggets showed slightly improved spirits.

"Give me that damn ball, I will lead you to victory." Zeng Xingyang looked around at his teammates.

Zeng Xingyang’s tone was full of determination. The last time he said something like this, he executed a buzzer-beater!

Nuggets players looked at each other.

Mike Malone sighed and said, "Give the ball to Zeng, provide him a screen."

The difference between the NBA and NCAA is that here is focused on the stars, rather than the coaches.

If Zeng Xingyang has enough capability, and he performs strongly at this point, the coach has no choice but to comply.

Although some Nuggets veterans weren’t fond of Zeng Xingyang’s arrogant attitude, they too had to admit, based on current conditions, this is when a superstar needs to step up.

And Zeng Xingyang fit the role of the player to step up.

He is now the boss of the Nuggets!

Even if not convinced, you have to accept.

On the Warriors’ side, they were calmly undergoing tactical arrangements. Such a night was very common for them; the next step was to smoothly secure the game.

Time-out ended.

Nuggets’ offense.

Nelson brought the ball past halfway and handed it off to Zeng Xingyang, who used Jokic’s screen to sprint out.

Zeng Xingyang immediately received the ball, and the crowd quickly booed.

Switching onto Zeng Xingyang was Green, who dared not take him lightly, lowered his center of gravity, and pressed forward.

Although most people externally believe Zeng Xingyang’s ball-holding offense is average, Green thinks Zeng Xingyang’s ball-holding offense is not bad.

Underestimating him would incur losses.

Zeng Xingyang didn’t rush to dribble, instead waited for Jokic.

Jokic moved his body over to block Green.

Zeng Xingyang faked a dash to the right side using the screen.

The switching defender Iguodala shifted his center of gravity towards the right side, but Zeng Xingyang chose to dribble the ball to the left.

Swift direction change, broke in.

At the free-throw line area, Zeng Xingyang slowed down his pace, and with his rhythm, executed a high floater with his moving right hand.

The main tactic of this play by Zeng Xingyang was to strike unexpectedly; if he suddenly stopped, Iguodala’s defense would certainly catch up.

With a soft touch, demonstrated again, the basketball cut through the sky.

"Swish!"

Right through the heart.

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Once again, the familiar Zeng Xingyang and Jokic screen-and-roll succeeded.

Although the pick-and-roll tactic is ordinary, in their varied flexible application, it always ends up with various completing styles.

The boos quickly quieted down, as fans sensed Zeng Xingyang’s terrifying side.

Even in adversity, his shots were still very confident, he always found a way to put the ball in the basket.

On the court, Warriors’ offense.

Curry dribbled to the front court, passed to Green, then started his positioning.

In critical moments, Zeng Xingyang actively chose to trail Curry.

Attempting to keep up with Curry’s positioning was tough.

Curry’s positioning not only had rhythm but was also continuous running, including various screens.

Just like a high-intensity marathon.

Zeng Xingyang consecutively bypassed the screens Thompson and Iguodala set for Curry, persistently maintaining the chase.

Green failed to create a receiving opportunity for Curry.

Green opted to pass to Thompson, but Barton stood in front of Thompson; Thompson hesitated and did not shoot, instead passed to the arc-top Barnes.

Barnes happened to meet Jokic’s mismatch in that position.

Barnes decided to change direction and accelerate towards the left to break through.

Jokic did not lose his position, he judged Barnes’ offensive style, decisively slid over to obstruct.

Barnes attempted a layup against Jokic.

Basketball rimmed out.

The rebound was controlled by Jokic.

"When you need grit, Warriors’ capability is still somewhat lacking."

"Yeah, Barnes is currently Warriors’ strongest ball-holding offensive point, but not reliable during crucial moments."

Warriors fans also sighed over the team’s lack of personnel during critical moments.

Nuggets’ offense.

Nelson dribbled to the front court and passed to Jokic, who came out at the arc-top to support.

Jokic stabilized his stance, then handed the ball to Zeng Xingyang, who looped out from inside.

With Jokic’s body for hand-off and screen, Zeng Xingyang used it to burst in from the left side.

Iguodala and Green’s defense both leaned towards Zeng Xingyang.

But after their screen-roll, Jokic also rolled down.

In high-speed movement, Zeng Xingyang executed a bounce pass to Jokic.

Jokic caught the ball and, in stride, took three steps, against Green sideways, laid the ball in.

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Green’s defense was actually not much of an issue, Jokic just got moving, being taller than Green with better hand skills, leading to his defensive failure.

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