Towns ran back to his own half with leaps and bounds.
He absolutely didn’t think about grabbing offensive rebounds; Towns was very confident in Zeng Xingyang’s three-point shots.
On the sidelines, James was completely silenced, shocked by Zeng Xingyang’s three-point abilities.
Wisconsin’s defensive intensity was already no less than a typical NBA team, yet Zeng Xingyang was still this accurate.
What draft pick does the Knight have this year?
Should be later than the twentieth, no, they don’t have a draft pick anymore, traded away when trading Love.
As for the pre-game trash talk, James might be upset, but he’s still gracious.
His goal is to become a Gote-worthy man, with strong teammates to assist, the more the better.
Domestic fans continue to be shocked.
They realized for the first time that a Chinese guard could play .
This style is the typical superstar play.
The team was trailing significantly, stepping up to lead the game.
Even Linsanity wasn’t as domineering as Zeng Xingyang.
Wisconsin’s offense came again.
Koning dribbled to the front court; under Zeng Xingyang’s pressure, he couldn’t initiate a pick-and-roll, so he passed the ball to Kaminsky inside.
Kaminsky observed for a moment and seeing no opportunity from his teammates, he decided to take it himself.
Kaminsky hooked after colliding with Towns at the left block.
The basketball slammed into the front rim and bounced out.
Booker immediately pushed for a counterattack.
Instantly, it became a four-on-three situation in the front court.
Kentucky’s talent was on display at this moment; their explosiveness was stronger than the opponent’s.
Booker passed the ball to Tyler Ulis.
Tyler Ulis quickly swung the ball to Zeng Xingyang advancing from the right side at the top of the arc.
Zeng Xingyang was at a 45-degree angle on the right side, one step outside the three-point line.
Without any hesitation, he took another decisive trailing three-pointer.
This three-pointer made Wisconsin fans feel hopeless.
How did they let this guy get an opportunity again?
This is still a textbook choice for shooters transitioning.
Zeng Xingyang’s touch on releasing the ball was extremely smooth.
The basketball formed a beautiful arc.
Wisconsin was stopped again.
Counting the recent three-pointer, Zeng Xingyang had already hit five consecutive threes.
Zeng Xingyang’s celebratory bow-and-arrow gesture returned!
"Click, click, click!!"
The eye-catching celebration silenced opposing fans.
Teammates rushed in wildly.
These consecutive threes were so crucial.
Zeng Xingyang personally unleashed a 16 to 2 super offensive wave.
University of Kentucky fans plunged into a frenzy.
TNT’s broadcasting studio went wild.
"Stopped it again, this guy is crazy."
"He crushed Wisconsin’s defense."
"Can’t stop, just can’t stop."
O’Neal stood up and touched his bald head, showing his shock.
These consecutive threes reversed the momentum between the two teams.
In the next few rounds, both sides focused on defense, Zeng Xingyang’s three-point shooting cooled down a bit.
With 1 minute and 21 seconds left in the game, the score was tied at 67 to 67.
University of Kentucky’s offense.
This time, Tyler Ulis broke in using Towns’ screen, while Zeng Xingyang ran inside evasively losing Hayes’ defense.
Tyler Ulis passed the ball to Zeng Xingyang again.
Zeng Xingyang at the right side of the free-throw line stopped for a jump shot!
A close-range shot, very steady.
"Zeng Xingyang scored 18 out of the team’s previous 19 points, with only Booker scoring once from a free throw."
Teams built on teamwork fear these head-to-head duels the most; none of them could step up.
In critical moments, if everyone can play, it means tactical chaos.
Wisconsin was a bit panicked at all levels.
After Koning crossed half-court, he gave the ball to Hayes. Hayes, with no opportunity, passed it to Kaminsky.
No gap; Kaminsky couldn’t make a play. As an inside player, his ball-handling offensive range was too small.
Kaminsky tried to pass the ball back to Koning, but such a passing move was read by Zeng Xingyang.
Zeng Xingyang intercepted the ball directly and countered.
Zeng Xingyang’s steal mainly played on surprise.
Such a counterattack was too difficult for Wisconsin to defend.
With no one ahead, Zeng Xingyang chose a steady layup to score.
This steal and counterattack was like a dagger piercing Wisconsin’s Achilles heel.
Announced the arrival of the opponent’s delayed demise.
University of Kentucky’s fans went crazy again.
"This is the first time Zeng Xingyang showcased his superstar charisma, even as a 3D player, even with limited offensive means, he could still impact the game."
"Accurate defensive anticipation, helping University of Kentucky overcome crises time and again."
"Zeng Xingyang’s performance was better than many lottery picks; trust me, he’s absolutely worth a lottery pick."
Barkley’s commentary was filled with passion, showcasing professionalism when needed.
This steal and counterattack completely secured the victory for University of Kentucky.
Subsequently, University of Kentucky succeeded defensively, and Booker immediately scored a breakthrough layup.
Then University of Wisconsin could only fall into a continuous foul strategy....
Zeng Xingyang and Booker each hit two free throws during the foul tactic, ultimately thwarting Wisconsin’s comeback.
Final score was 77 to 70.
Kentucky completed an ultimate comeback, successfully advancing to the finals despite trailing by double digits in the second half.
Zeng Xingyang became the brightest star of the game!
Zeng Xingyang played for 33 minutes throughout the game, shooting 13 out of 18, including 9 out of 14 three-pointers, and hit all 3 free throws, scoring a total of 38 points, plus 4 rebounds, 6 assists, 4 steals, and 2 blocks.
His personal score was almost half of the team’s total score.
This battle, Zeng Xingyang was incredibly dazzling, delivering the most stunning game of his career.
Everyone in University of Kentucky surrounded Zeng Xingyang, shouting.
Zeng Xingyang stood up and resolved the situation at a crucial moment.
The camera also focused on Kaminsky and the University of Wisconsin.
Tonight, they pushed Kentucky to the brink, no one would think they were weak.
Kaminsky shook his head helplessly; all the arrogant remarks before the game were now in the past.
Tonight’s loss meant the end of his college career!!
Koning and Hayes stood side by side, hugging and crying.
This game, they would never forget it; they lost the opportunity to defeat the University of Kentucky.
On the other side, Calipari signaled everyone to go greet the opponents; tonight’s Wisconsin deserved their respect.
The winning side represented magnanimity!
Zeng Xingyang went forward to hug each opponent he had been competing with for a long time on the court.
Decker said to Zeng Xingyang, "Zeng, next time I meet you, I’ll definitely beat you."
Their next encounter was very likely to be in the NBA; Decker scored 14 points and grabbed 8 rebounds tonight, performing brightly.
Americans are stubborn, they still need to talk trash even after losing.
Zeng Xingyang replied directly, "I don’t remember how many people told me they’ve said this after losing to me; you’ll have to wait in line."
Decker’s face turned dark hearing this; it was truly heartbreaking.