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NBA: Rising Superstar!

Chapter 458 - 370: Tension!

Author: Piling Worker
updatedAt: 2026-02-22

CHAPTER 458: CHAPTER 370: TENSION!

The game ended quickly with both sides tied at 33 to 33.

The offensive efficiency of both teams was very high.

At the beginning of the second quarter, the Nuggets’ bench gained an advantage, with Brogdon and Siakam continuously driving to the inside to score.

The Warriors’ interior defense heavily relied on Green; when Green was not on the court, their other interior players were always easily overrun.

Cole didn’t dare to slack off, quickly substituting Curry and Durant and other starters back in.

As soon as Curry came on, he broke through Siakam for a two-plus-one, finally bringing the score back level.

The score quickly reached 42 to 42.

At this moment, Mike Malone also substituted Zeng Xingyang in.

Nuggets’ offense.

Siakam dribbled to the frontcourt and continued to pass to Zeng Xingyang.

Zeng Xingyang had delivered many assists in the first quarter, so the Warriors changed their defensive strategy for this possession, letting Durant defend him one-on-one.

Theoretically, Durant had a height advantage, and his agility was not far behind either.

Defending Zeng Xingyang wouldn’t be too disadvantageous.

Zeng Xingyang wasn’t in a hurry and passed the ball to Jokic.

Jokic returned the ball to Zeng Xingyang.

Zeng Xingyang tested the waters with a jab step, then shouted at Durant: "KD, want to come to the Nuggets and carry the team? Easy championship this way."

Durant’s expression did not change, he knew Zeng Xingyang was taunting him.

Seeing Durant unresponsive, Zeng Xingyang knew his trash talk wasn’t working, so he quickly accelerated to the left.

When Durant thought Zeng Xingyang was going to break through, Zeng Xingyang instead performed a crossover move, pulling the ball to the right, completely beating Durant.

Zeng Xingyang charged to the basket, drawing Green’s defensive attention, then looked back and passed low to the trailing Jokic.

Jokic easily laid the ball in.

to 44.

Warriors’ offense.

The ball passed through a series of passes and ended up in Durant’s hands.

At this time, it was Zeng Xingyang defending Durant.

Durant could indeed play against Zeng Xingyang, but instinctively felt a little intimidated.

Durant performed a fake, took a step to the right for a quick stop at mid-range.

Zeng Xingyang lunged to defend, trying to interfere.

Durant released a clean shot.

"Clang!"

The basketball hit the rim hard and bounced up.

Jokic and Gordon were boxing out.

Zeng Xingyang turned back and leaped to grab the rebound.

Zeng Xingyang pushed the ball forward.

"Attack!"

"Attack!"

The fans in the arena shouted and cheered, the Nuggets’ fans continually pressed the opponent.

The Warriors felt the immense pressure, constantly worrying about keeping up with the Nuggets’ pace.

Zeng Xingyang reached a meter beyond the three-point line on the right side, with Durant coming to closely defend him, allowing no chance for a three-point shot.

Jokic came up to screen for Zeng Xingyang.

Durant was blocked, Green came up immediately.

Zeng Xingyang faked a right-side drive, then did a behind-the-back dribble to the left, gathered quickly, and launched a three-pointer.

The release was smooth, the rhythm fantastic.

The basketball traced a beautiful arc.

"Swish!"

Bullseye!!

to 47.

After scoring, Zeng Xingyang shrugged at Durant, then retreated on defense.

Butler kept raising his hands to stir up the crowd, encouraging them to roar as much as possible.

The fans erupted with screams at Butler’s gesture.

Fans love seeing moments like this.

The difficulty of such a shot is not low.

"Keep playing like this." Mike Malone shouted from the sidelines.

Fans watching the livestream in the country were amazed.

"I used to think Curry was a revolutionary three-point shooter, but it turns out Zeng Xingyang is."

"Zeng Xingyang’s shooting ability is really exaggerated."

"Zeng Xingyang creates three-point shots faster than Curry."

"Haha, I’ve always tried to imitate Zeng Xingyang, but never mastered his offensive moves."

"This is one of NBA history’s rare top shooter duels."

"Zeng Xingyang is Kampi Jordan’s player."

"Zeng Xingyang may not have the honors yet, he needs more accolades to support his historical status."

Fans discussed enthusiastically.

On the court, the Warriors’ offense was up again.

Durant dribbled past the half-court line, using a wide crossover to evade Pope, driving right past him and immediately using an irregular stop to shoot a mid-range jumper.

The basketball traced a small beautiful arc.

"Swish!"

Sinks it clean!

to 47.

Durant’s offense was very decisive, going straight for one-on-one against Pope without allowing the Nuggets a chance to double-team.

Nuggets’ offense.

Zeng Xingyang slowly dribbled forward, observing after crossing the half-court line.

At this moment, Curry instinctively stepped back two steps, spreading his arms to guard against Zeng Xingyang.

He contemplated Zeng Xingyang’s offensive methods, with Iguodala and Durant on both sides prepared to double-team at any time.

But after glancing at the Warriors’ positioning, Zeng Xingyang showed no hesitation, decisively launching a super-long three-pointer.

This was a genuine LOGO show!

The crowd at the Denver Pepsi Center roared in approval.

It’s not only Curry who can hit super-long threes—Zeng Xingyang can too.

The basketball traced a beautiful arc.

"Swish!"

Sinks through the net!!

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"Crack, crack, crack!!"

Zeng Xingyang opened his arms, gliding back to his half-court, as the cameramen kept following him.

Zeng Xingyang played with immense confidence on the court.

"Oh, too outrageous, too outrageous. As long as he gets a chance, he makes it."

"Awesome!!"

"Awesome, keep playing like this!"

"Damn, making a shot like that in front of Curry, so dominant, Curry was stunned."

"Haha, love seeing this kind of shot, so aggressive."

"I’m watching in awe; do the Warriors not know Zeng Xingyang’s shooting range?"

"It’s not that the Warriors don’t know, but they’ve mentally relaxed."

"When Zeng Xingyang gets the ball, it’s like a sniper rifle loading a bullet, too crazy."

"Love seeing this scene, it’s so impressive."

Zeng Xingyang’s super-long three-pointer stirred up domestic fans again in comments and bullet messages.

If you ask now online in the country who is the God of Basketball,

Seven out of ten would say it’s Zeng Xingyang.

Because they feel and see the power of Zeng Xingyang.

The Nuggets’ bench was howling, they felt Zeng Xingyang’s power, it was a very reassuring feeling, the Nuggets players enjoyed this moment greatly.

Each time they saw Zeng Xingyang shoot, they felt at ease.

Stephen Curry is strong, Durant is strong, but Zeng Xingyang is stronger!

Warriors’ offense.

This time Green drove with the ball, passing it to Curry.

Curry faked a three-pointer, getting Zeng Xingyang to bite, then stepped in for a floater in stride.

"Swish!"

Bullseye!!

to 50.

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