"Zeng Xingyang has fulfilled all the fantasies people have about rookies." Barkley said.
"Charles, why do you think Zeng isn’t very fast, but he can always get past people?" Smith asked.
"Good rhythm, plus his fundamentals are very solid; he always finds the defender’s flaws." Barkley replied.
"Have you noticed Zeng’s dribbling ability has improved a lot?" Miller said.
"I noticed, this guy didn’t dribble this well when he first entered the league; now he can freely switch up his dribbling rhythm, defenders can’t keep up with his pace." O’Neal said.
"The progress he’s made in his fundamentals is unbelievable, I can’t imagine how much effort this guy has put in behind the scenes." Smith said.
The commentators were professionally analyzing, they witnessed Zeng Xingyang rise step by step.
The game on the court continued.
The King’s fans cheered for the home team, and the excited female fans were showing an increasingly overpowering momentum, almost overwhelming the home crowd.
The Kings’ offense approached.
Rondo moved to the frontcourt and initiated a pick-and-roll with Cousins.
Rondo held the ball and moved sideways, accelerating from the right to break through inside.
But Zeng Xingyang brushed past Cousins’ screen, continuing to chase Rondo.
Rondo took three steps for a layup.
Zeng Xingyang chased him down and made a chase-down block on Rondo.
But unfortunately, Koulistan grabbed the rebound.
Koulistan adjusted his steps with both hands on the ball and slammed it in with a dunk.
This play was unlucky, it almost succeeded in defense, Zeng Xingyang regrettably shook his head.
Jokic went to the baseline to inbound the ball and passed it to Zeng Xingyang.
Zeng Xingyang took the ball and immediately passed it to Jokic.
Now in the NBA, only the Nuggets would have this scene where a point guard doesn’t bring the ball up, letting a center dribble it up instead.
Jokic at the top of the key was orchestrating, Zeng Xingyang started his positioning.
Guy chased Zeng Xingyang, Pope set a screen for Zeng Xingyang, Guy slowed down, and Rondo switched defense in time.
Zeng Xingyang’s positioning was crafty, he quickly went towards the inside, Grant continued to screen for him, Koulistan couldn’t keep up with Zeng Xingyang, leaving a slight gap.
Jokic quickly passed the ball to Zeng Xingyang.
When Zeng Xingyang landed at the 30-degree angle on the left side beyond the three-point line, he decelerated and stopped sharply.
Catching the ball, he feigned a shot, causing Koulistan to lunge at him.
Zeng Xingyang dribbled back to the line, gathered, and took a jump shot.
The rhythm of this shot was excellent, not greatly disrupted.
This was a standard shooter’s posture.
The basketball drew a beautiful arc.
Zeng Xingyang’s scoring frenzy continued.
George Karl couldn’t help but call a timeout.
The scene quieted down the fans.
Zeng Xingyang’s overwhelming individual offense left George Karl cursing.
The Nuggets players encircled Zeng Xingyang.
Zeng Xingyang was genuinely happy.
He doesn’t always have an explosive state every game, but tonight was one of those times.
"Well done, keep doing that." Mike Malone looked cordially at Zeng Xingyang, his eyes full of praise.
In the second quarter, the Nuggets were still passive, seemingly about to be suppressed by the home-playing Kings.
But in the third quarter, the situation was utterly dominated by Zeng Xingyang!
"Keep doing that, break down their defense." Mike Malone shouted.
"OK!" Zeng Xingyang nodded.
As time progressed, Zeng Xingyang felt increasingly at ease on the court, sensing that every shot could be a score.
Previously Zeng Xingyang had felt this way, every time when he was in good shape, it was particularly evident.
The Kings started double-teaming Zeng Xingyang.
But Zeng Xingyang played smart, distributing the ball when double-teamed.
The other Nuggets players weren’t in a hurry to attack, constantly trying to get the ball to Zeng Xingyang.
Jokic controlled his fouls, greatly helping Zeng Xingyang on the court.
Zeng Xingyang always managed to score using Jokic’s screens.
When the pressure from double-teaming was too much, Zeng Xingyang switched to off-ball plays, scoring with his positioning and top-notch inner cuts.
Jokic constantly fed the ball, and Zeng Xingyang kept converting.
When there were 5 minutes and 12 seconds left in the third quarter, Jokic was boxing out Cousins low.
Zeng Xingyang faked left and right on the perimeter before cutting inside, and Jokic delivered a low hand pass to him.
Zeng Xingyang soared like a helicopter for a two-handed slam.
minutes and 47 seconds.
After Zeng Xingyang brought the ball to the frontcourt, he ran a pick-and-roll with Jokic.
After the screen, Zeng Xingyang dribbled sideways to cut in.
Too many defenders crowded inside, all targeting Zeng Xingyang on defense.
Zeng Xingyang didn’t force it, instead passing the ball back to Jokic, then running out himself.
Rudy Gay chased him, and Jokic passed the ball through his own legs to the positioning Zeng Xingyang.
Then quickly moved to block off Rudy Gay from chasing.
Zeng Xingyang took the open shot from the top of the arc, decisively hitting it.
Zeng Xingyang’s offense kept hitting the Kings’ defense.
Off-ball positioning.
The Nuggets players continuously executed brilliant teamwork.
Jokic always skillfully found opportunities to pass the ball to Zeng Xingyang.
The Kings players were utterly desperate, unable to believe Zeng Xingyang’s offense kept escalating.
He couldn’t miss a shot.