"Still going one-on-one against Barria, after Zeng Xingyang’s continuous shake-up, a side-step three-pointer, scores!!"
"This is the fifth time tonight that Zeng Xingyang has gone one-on-one with Barria, low post, turnaround jump shot, makes it."
During the second rotation phase, Zeng Xingyang frequently calls out Barria or Nowitzki.
The Mavericks have no effective strategy against such one-on-one tactics by the Nuggets, resorting only to double-teaming.
Just when they double-team Zeng Xingyang, he would activate his teammates.
Pope, Jokic, Harris and others hit three-pointers, the Nuggets unleashed a rain of threes, widening the score between the two teams.
Afterwards, the Mavericks tried to initiate a counterattack but failed, and the Nuggets maintained their advantage to the end.
The final score was 107 to 121.
The Nuggets’ home court ended the losing streak.
Zeng Xingyang played for 37 minutes, scoring 30 points, 7 assists, 4 rebounds, and 3 steals. He didn’t take many shots, but his shooting percentage was as high as 66%.
Zeng Xingyang spearheaded the team’s offense by breaking through key spots.
Jokic scored 20 points, 13 assists, and 8 rebounds. He is another reliable player for the Nuggets.
After finishing the game against the Mavericks, the Nuggets faced a challenge from the Jazz on their home court.
The Jazz are also competitors for the Nuggets, ranking ninth in the West under Hayward’s leadership, with a chance to make it into the playoffs.
If they beat the Nuggets, it would be favorable for them in the playoff race.
At the beginning of the match, led by Zeng Xingyang and Jokic, the Nuggets played smoothly.
However, unexpected trouble quickly appeared. Zeng Xingyang stepped on Hayward’s foot during a drive layup and twisted his ankle.
Zeng Xingyang immediately walked back to the locker room and did not return.
In the end, the Nuggets lost this game, with the Jazz winning the crucial match 95 to 89.
Zeng Xingyang’s sprain was mild, but for caution, the team doctor suggested a rest of about five days.
In the following five days, the Nuggets played two more games and lost both.
The Nuggets experienced a three-game losing streak at a crucial time in their playoff ranking pursuit, causing their rank to drop rapidly to eighth in the West.
And Zeng Xingyang’s first game upon returning will be against the Spurs.
March 18, Nuggets’ training facility.
"This rest period should be enough."
"Recovering physical fitness should prevent injuries easily."
Zeng Xingyang just finished two sets of three-point shooting drills, sitting on the sideline to rest.
[Injury Resistance: Level 3]
[Experience: 12/2000]
[Remark: Can currently avoid injuries affecting the career, full Level 5]
This sprain allowed Zeng Xingyang to reactivate an injury resistance attribute.
The experience for this attribute is challenging to acquire, requiring constant honing of physical power, defense, and other attributes. As these attributes’ experience increases, theirs does too. Of course, if injured, one gains experience fast.
Zeng Xingyang didn’t want to level up through injuries.
The current Level 3 can also avoid some career-impacting injuries.
As for minor injuries, he can only keep leveling up to see if they can be completely avoided.
Injury is an extremely important aspect of competitive sports, with many players being ruined by injuries.
This string of names is long and long.
Moreover, in the playoffs influenced by injuries affecting series outcomes, it is equally numerous.
In Zeng Xingyang’s impression, the 2017 Spurs vs. Warriors series saw Leonard injured.
The 2018 Rockets vs. Warriors series had Paul injured.
The Warriors benefited from injuries these two times, but paid back in the end.
In 2019, with Durant and Thompson of the Warriors injured, the Raptors laughed last, solidifying Leonard’s season status.
Zeng Xingyang highly treasures his physical condition.
March 19, the Nuggets vs. Spurs game kicks off at the Pepsi Center in Denver.
Previously, the Nuggets lost to the Spurs three times.
The public also believes the Nuggets will lose to the Spurs again, since it seems the Spurs are just the team that counters them.
The Spurs have been in excellent form recently, holding a six-game winning streak.
"Nuggets roster too thin, suffers a three-game losing streak."
"Can the returning Zeng Xingyang help the Nuggets break the losing streak?"
"Jokic cannot be miraculous, without Zeng Xingyang the Nuggets seem incapable."
"Facing the West’s number two upon return, can Zeng Xingyang triumph over a nightmare team?"