CHAPTER 246: CHAPTER 176, CROTCH SHOT ANTHONY, HANDS SPREAD WIDE, SUPERSTAR GESTURE!

The Knicks were clearly unable to contain Zeng Xingyang.

Zeng Xingyang showcased his versatile offensive skills on the court, continuously scoring through a combination of personal ability and team coordination.

The main purpose of this timeout was to disrupt Zeng Xingyang’s rhythm.

"His touch is incredible."

"Awesome, keep playing like this."

"Impressive, Xingyang."

"A continuous scoring spree."

"This is a personal showcase."

Most of the online comments were from Nuggets fans, expressing various opinions.

The timeout ended quickly.

Calderon held the ball at the top of the arc, while Afflalo and Anthony roamed on both sides.

Robin Lopez came to receive the ball, and Calderon passed it over.

The two of them executed a simple hand-off.

The Knicks’ current strategy is mainly based on half-court plays, with Afflalo and Anthony taking turns to attack.

However, the Nuggets’ defense was excellent, and neither Anthony nor Afflalo found good opportunities.

Calderon called for a screen to initiate the offense himself.

Robin Lopez moved up for a screen, blocking Harris, and Jokic switched on defense.

But Calderon’s dribbling was deft; he quickly executed a crossover to switch the ball from his right to left hand, lowered his body, and charged in.

Jokic was beaten, and Grant came from the other side to help on defense, but Calderon lofted a shot just before the defense arrived.

"Swish!"

The basketball was precisely lofted into the hoop.

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Calderon stepped up to stabilize the situation for the team.

Calderon is indeed accurate.

Nuggets’ possession.

Zeng Xingyang brought the ball to the frontcourt and was immediately double-teamed, with Calderon and Afflalo both closing in.

Zeng Xingyang passed the ball to an open Harris.

Harris took a shot from three-point range, but missed as the basketball hit the rim heavily.

The match entered a deadlock.

Aside from Zeng Xingyang, the rest of the Nuggets had a mediocre shooting feel, missing several open three-point opportunities.

While on the Knicks’ side, apart from Anthony, others stepped up with Calderon and Afflalo continuously hitting from the outside.

Playing an away game, the Nuggets’ defense lacked continuity and occasionally missed assignments.

After playing for half a quarter, Mike Malone substituted Zeng Xingyang for a rest, allowing Jokic to lead the team’s offense.

Zeng Xingyang had been attacking aggressively in the early phase and needed to lead the second unit later on.

Jokic showcased his comprehensive facilitating skills on the court, and noticing his teammates’ poor shooting touch from outside, he focused more on providing cutting passes or easy scoring opportunities.

Robin Lopez struggled to limit Jokic’s facilitation and passing, putting the Knicks in a bit of discomfort.

Fortunately, Anthony exploded at this moment, hitting a three-pointer and completing a three-point play to retake the lead for the Knicks.

The time quickly reached 2:55, with the score at 20 to 23. The Knicks led by 3 points, prompting the Nuggets to make the first rotation.

Zeng Xingyang, Pope, Galinarli, Faried, and Nurkic.

While on the Knicks’ side were Calderon, Vujacic, Galloway, Anthony, and Porzingis.

Zhang Weiping said: "The Knicks are playing very well today. Although they were a bit passive in the early phase, they adjusted later on, and Anthony is showing a great competitive state."

Yu Jia said: "Let’s see how both teams will perform in the upcoming minutes."

The game resumed.

Zeng Xingyang got the ball and quickly advanced it up the court.

After reaching the frontcourt, Zeng Xingyang passed the ball to Nurkic who came out to support.

Nurkic wanted to organize the offense like Jokic, holding the ball high up.

However, Porzingis’s height and wingspan were long enough; he quickly slapped it down.

The ball was directly slapped away.

Vujacic’s fast break, Pope was a bit slow, and Vujacic flew in for a layup.

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NBA players generally have solid fundamentals, making such fast breaks highly likely to succeed.

"Rookie, don’t underestimate KP, you will pay for it," Anthony shouted towards Zeng Xingyang.

The atmosphere in Madison Square Garden kept building, as the Knicks played in a way that resonated with their fans.

Nurkic raised his hand and patted his chest, indicating it was his responsibility.

Upon returning, Nurkic inbounded the ball to Zeng Xingyang.

Zeng Xingyang brought the ball to the frontcourt and chose not to pass to Nurkic this time but instead asked for a screen.

Nurkic stepped up and screened Galloway.

Porzingis didn’t step out but stood between the free throw line and the paint area, believing Zeng Xingyang would drive.

However, Zeng Xingyang didn’t continue to challenge Porzingis inside but used a sudden stop between the free throw line and the three-point line to take a high-position jump shot.

It drew a graceful arc.

"Swish!"

The basketball passed through the net, bringing a splash.

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It’s been a while without scoring, and Zeng Xingyang replenished the scoreboard.

"Finally continued to score."

"Such a stable shot."

"The Knicks were a bit careless. Not scoring for a while doesn’t mean not being able to score."

Comments flooded in online.

After scoring, Zeng Xingyang quickly got involved in defense.

The Nuggets’ defense was decent during the first half of the quarter, but not so much in the latter half.

Calderon continued orchestrating the offense and passed to the low post for Anthony after reaching the frontcourt.

Anthony backed Faried down, beginning post-up play.

Faried was very familiar with Anthony, striving to hold his ground.

"Bang!"

"Bang!"

Anthony continuously bumped into Faried.

Then followed up with a fadeaway jump shot when he gained an advantage.

Anthony had strong confidence in this shot, casting a glance with his eyes.

Zeng Xingyang came over to help on defense.