CHAPTER 465: CHAPTER 377: G2 — KNIGHTS FALL AGAIN (PART 2)

The match between the two teams has reached a fever pitch, with both players pushing the boundaries more and more, the Knights’ defense unable to hold the Nuggets’ offense.

Then their movements were extremely large.

Soon, Jokic came onto the court, and the Nuggets once again took the advantage.

The third quarter ended quickly, with the score fixed at 80 to 85.

In the fourth quarter, Jokic continued to be targeted by Owen and James, with the two taking turns attacking Jokic.

Jokic was somewhat passive in defense, quickly picking up his fifth personal foul, and sat on the bench.

With 8 minutes and 12 seconds remaining, Zeng Xingyang led the team on the court, at this time the score reached 90 to 90, with the Knights catching up through effort.

Zeng Xingyang dribbled to the top of the arc, Gordon came up to set a screen.

Gordon helped Zeng Xingyang block Owen, Love continued to switch defense.

Love came up to defend, not giving Zeng Xingyang an easy chance to shoot a three-pointer.

Zeng Xingyang back-dribbled to dodge the defense, then leaned forward to break through on the left.

The Knights’ defense against Zeng Xingyang’s breakthrough was very tight, three players clamped down on Zeng Xingyang.

From the corner of his eye, Zeng Xingyang saw Gordon following up, and he threw the ball high into the air.

Gordon descended from the sky, grabbed the ball with both hands, and fiercely slammed it down.

"Bang!"

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"Nice pass." Gordon celebrated with Zeng Xingyang by clapping hands.

Zeng Xingyang nodded at Gordon.

This pick and roll is the Nuggets’ basic offensive tactic.

Knights’ offense.

Owen dribbled to the front, with Love and TT simultaneously coming forward to set a pick, blocking Zeng Xingyang.

Gordon switched to defend Owen, Owen after continuously changing direction accelerated to break through on the left.

Owen slowed down, stopped abruptly and pulled back the ball, shooting from mid-range, creating space with his movement.

The basketball arced beautifully.

"Swish!"

The net rippled.

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Nuggets’ offense.

Zeng Xingyang moved to the front court, passed to Butler coming up.

Butler directed the Nuggets teammates’ positioning from the top, signaling Zeng Xingyang to move to the low post.

Zeng Xingyang took Owen to the low post, Butler passed the ball to Siakam.

Siakam bounced the ball to Zeng Xingyang.

Zeng Xingyang back-handed twice, James came to double-team, Zeng Xingyang passed back to Siakam.

Siakam took the ball, faked again, drawing James’ defense over, then bounced back to Zeng Xingyang.

Zeng Xingyang continued backing up into position, getting very close, before James could double-team again, Zeng Xingyang leaned against Owen to swiftly spin into a dunk at the basket.

"Bang!"

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The dunk was powerful and heavy.

Knights’ offense.

Owen dribbled to the front, quickly getting the ball again after passing.

Owen asked for another screen, Zeng Xingyang continued to be blocked, and Owen dribbled low to break through.

But Butler and Siakam came up to defend consecutively.

Owen’s jump shot was disrupted.

The basketball bounced off the rim and was grabbed by Zeng Xingyang.

Zeng Xingyang dribbled to the right, Butler held JR Smith down in the paint.

Zeng Xingyang decisively lobbed the ball inside.

Butler turned after colliding, creating body contact with JR Smith.

This disrupted the balance, but no whistle from the referee.

The basketball bounced hard off the rim, Owen recovered the rebound.

Owen dribbled past half-court, a bit rushed, Zeng Xingyang gambled with a slap on the ball.

"Slap!"

The ball was slapped out along the sidelines.

Fortunately, the referee called it Knights’ ball again.

Knights’ offense again.

Owen dribbled with his right hand, signaling tactics with his left hand.

Owen was now somewhat numb, he had already put in all his effort to play, but gaining an advantage in the Nuggets’ home arena was too challenging.

Owen was running a solo isolation play.

Owen still hadn’t given up, trying to challenge Zeng Xingyang.

"Bang!"

"Bang!"

After a series of crossovers, Owen chose to break through Zeng Xingyang’s right side, Zeng Xingyang spun to follow quickly.

Owen rapidly pushed off, stepped back to create space.

Owen thought he had created separation from Zeng Xingyang, then stopped to take a jump shot.

Zeng Xingyang reached out to contest quickly.

This sealed Owen’s shooting angle.

"Slap!"

The shot was blocked.

Butler quickly flew in to secure the rebound.

After executing defense, Zeng Xingyang didn’t stop moving, but rushed forward frantically.

Butler passed to Zeng Xingyang.

Zeng Xingyang back-dribbled past James, smoothly gathered the ball and stepped forward, taking off a little before the free-throw line.

It was as if Zeng Xingyang was flying!

Exhibiting incredible hang time.

Getting closer and closer to the basket.

"Bang!"

The basketball was slammed in.

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This play showed Zeng Xingyang’s incredible defensive ability and transition capability.

Owen saw this and felt exhausted.

The talent gap between him and Zeng Xingyang was too great, the power Zeng Xingyang displayed on the court far exceeded his expectations.

The Pepsi Center in Denver erupted with fans screaming continuously.

Barkley shouted, "That was a dunk almost from the free-throw line, Zeng after blocking Kyrie Irving, rushed to the frontcourt to complete such a counterattack play, Zeng gave the fans a perfect visual feast."

Smith called out, "Zeng once again showcased his dunking ability in live play, his physical talent is the best among all guards."

Fans online were also thrilled.

"Wow, executed a follow-up dunk right after the block."

"Flying so effortlessly in the air."

"No one expected it to be so dramatic."

"Such impressive footwork, really amazing."

"Performing airborne moves pressing down."

Fans kept discussing.

On the court.

Knights’ offense again.

This time, James was too anxious, his breakthrough was surrounded by Zeng Xingyang, Butler, Siakam.

In between the free-throw line and the three-second zone, James halted.

James attempted to pass out but was tipped by Butler.

Another steal.

Siakam quickly pushed the ball forward, Zeng Xingyang following from the right.

Siakam advanced into the paint swiftly, then passed outside to Zeng Xingyang.

Zeng Xingyang caught the ball, faked a shot, drew James up, then side-stepped quickly for a three-point shot.

The basketball curved beautifully.

"Swish!!"

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"Timeout!!"

Tyronn Lue called for a timeout, the situation was becoming increasingly unfavorable for the Knights.

James’ expression was grim, as this counterplay stemmed from his mistake.

The facts proved this shot sealed the victory.

With Jokic returning after the timeout, the Knights attempted a rebound but failed, as Zeng Xingyang and Jokic firmly controlled the game situation.

Finally, the match score was fixed at 105 to 112, with the Nuggets defeating the Knights by a 7-point margin.

The series score leading 2 to 0!