Jokic came over and pulled Zeng Xingyang up, and they gave each other a heavy high-five.
Durant stood on the sidelines with his hands on his hips, looking at this scene in disbelief, having lost control over the game.
The worst thing had still happened.
"A surprising steal by Jokic, Xingyang got the ball, preparing to shoot from beyond the three-point line, and Westbrook fouled."
"Xingyang gets three free throws, well done!!"
"Now it’s up to Xingyang’s free throw test."
Coach Zhang from CCTV immediately shouted out.
Thunder fans stood up to watch the game.
Many Thunder fans widened their eyes, unable to believe that a seemingly sure win had been chased down by the Nuggets to this situation.
"Damn, Jokic, this crafty guy, really used his brain."
"No way, no way, is a Tracy McGrady moment about to happen again?"
"Well done, good job."
"Westbrook’s mistake leads to free throws again, this is going to screw KD."
Netizens at home and abroad were discussing and expressing their amazement.
Is it possible that the Thunder are really going to lose the game having been ahead by 8 points with just over 30 seconds left?
Everything that just happened seemed absolutely incredible.
No one could have imagined that the Thunder would look so embarrassed in the final moments.
When Zeng Xingyang stepped up to the free throw line.
The boos at the Chesapeake Energy Arena were deafening, and Thunder fans on-site were extremely nervous.
Are they really going to witness a miracle created by their opponents here?
Looking at Zeng Xingyang on the court, Thunder fans felt a trace of fear.
This guy’s every shot tonight has been terrifying.
Zeng Xingyang held his breath and focused!
Then slowly took the first free throw.
The second free throw.
The third free throw.
The Thunder used their last timeout.
Donovan kept emphasizing to get the ball to Durant.
Durant is the only one he trusts; Westbrook is too unreliable.
After the timeout, the ball smoothly reached Durant’s hands.
Jokic grabbed Durant after failing to steal the ball.
Before leaving the court, Jokic hugged Zeng Xingyang and said, "Zeng, sorry, I can only help this far."
Jokic felt he had been holding the team back today; being off the court for long stretches led to such a passive situation for the team.
Zeng Xingyang shook his head, then resolutely said, "No worries, I’ll take care of it from here."
Jokic’s recent steal was very crucial, and his contribution had been enough.
Durant stepped up to the free throw line.
Durant had great mental resilience and stable free throws, with a career free-throw percentage of 88%.
He seemed like the least likely person to miss a free throw for the Thunder.
He safely made the first free throw.
But on the second free throw.
Durant’s free throw clanged off the rim.
The rebound was securely grabbed by Nurkic.
Nurkic passed the ball to Zeng Xingyang.
At this moment, the spectators and commentators were all filled with anticipation.
It seemed like everyone was waiting for a miracle to happen.
Mike Malone’s heart raced faster upon seeing this.
Zeng Xingyang used a behind-the-back dribble to get past Westbrook and charged towards the frontcourt.
Thunder players didn’t dare to foul, with only a two-point lead, allowing Zeng Xingyang to take free throws might lead to a tie.
Zeng Xingyang raced down the court at high speed.
The Thunder players weren’t sticking closely to him, not because they didn’t want to defend but because there was too much space.
From a meter beyond the left side LOGO, he was still quite some distance from the three-point line.
Much like Stephen Curry’s game-winning shot against the Thunder, Zeng Xingyang, following the rhythm, launched a long-distance three-point shot!
Roberson, Westbrook, Durant all rushed to defend but were a step too late.
After Zeng Xingyang released the shot, he landed watching the ball fly towards the hoop.
Thunder fans felt a sense of despair that he even got the shot off.
The basketball traced a long arc in the air.
0.6 seconds left for the Thunder.
Ibaka hurriedly inbounded the ball from the baseline to the nearest Roberson.
Roberson quickly pushed the ball from the backcourt, but it didn’t touch the rim.....
Ultimately, the Nuggets completed this miraculous comeback.
seconds and 12 points.
Zeng Xingyang had nearly replicated Tracy McGrady’s moment of the past.
He played a miraculous game.
"And they won, oh my god, what did I just see?"
"This is just too crazy, Xingyang scored 12 points in the last 31 seconds to end the game."
Kovan said, trembling.
"Remarkable Zeng Xingyang, creating an impossible miracle in the final moments."
"The Thunder lost, this is the charm of competitive sports."
Ma Jian also shouted excitedly.
Barkley shouted, "KD only made one free throw, giving the Nuggets a chance, the ball went to Zeng Xingyang,,, OMG, long-range three, it’s in!!!"
Smith screamed, "Unbelievable, an unbelievable scene, how can he be so cruel to OKC? 911, someone is committing a crime here!!"
Miller said, "Until the last moment of the game, never give up, this is what Miller Time, McGrady Time, and tonight’s ’Xingyang Time’ are telling everyone."
Commentators all over the world broadcasting this match were in a frenzy of excitement.
They were passionately discussing the greatness of this game and the shock it brought them.
"Crazy Nuggets, they created an incredible miracle."
"Xingyang is conquering all the spectators watching him play in his unique way."
Coach Zhang’s voice was hoarse.
Back then, I didn’t witness Tracy McGrady’s 35 seconds and 13 points firsthand, so it didn’t have a strong sense of immersion.
But now, Zeng Xingyang’s 31 seconds and 12 points, we have witnessed together with all the fans nationwide.