CHAPTER 457: CHAPTER 369: ALL-OUT SHOOTOUT WAR!

"Great pass."

"The Warriors have to double-team Zeng Xingyang, if they don’t, he’ll just take the shot himself."

"Looking forward to this shootout battle in the game."

Warriors’ offense.

This time, Curry dribbles to the frontcourt, Zeng Xingyang continues to chase Curry.

Green moves up for a pick, Zeng Xingyang is blocked, Jokic switches to guarding Curry.

Jokic rushes in aggressively, Curry dribbles and steps back to the right to create space.

Then he quickly takes a three-pointer.

The basketball traces a beautiful arc.

"Swish!"

to 2.

After scoring, Curry shows no sign of celebration; he quickly sticks to Pope and focuses on defense.

Even though they’re trailing 1 to 3, Curry definitely won’t give up easily, he won’t concede defeat.

Curry’s three-pointer slightly dampened the on-site momentum.

Barkley says: "Stephen is attacking relentlessly today, that’s exactly how it should be played; the Warriors need to capitalize on their three-point advantage."

Nuggets’ offense.

Gordon dribbles to the frontcourt and passes to Butler.

Butler holds the ball outside the left three-point line, facing Thompson’s defense, he feints a pass to Zeng Xingyang but actually drives to the left.

Butler’s breakthrough forces a defensive shift from the Warriors.

Butler is well aware that the Warriors have been focusing on Zeng Xingyang; passing to him can’t be too direct.

Green helps on defense, Butler passes low to the middle to Jokic.

At the free-throw line and three-second area, Jokic has a chance to score but chooses to pass to Zeng Xingyang, who had positioned at the corner using Gordon’s screen.

After receiving the ball, Zeng Xingyang decisively takes a three-pointer.

The shot is nearly at a disadvantageous angle, Durant tries hard to bypass Gordon’s screen to contest it, but it’s ineffective.

The basketball draws a splendid arc.

"Swish!",

tearing through the net.

to 5

Zeng Xingyang quickly responds to Curry’s three-pointer.

The fans at the Pepsi Center in Denver instantly erupt in cheers.

Warriors’ offense again.

Curry brings the ball to the frontcourt and passes to Thompson.

Butler keeps following Thompson.

Thompson makes a slight feint and then attempts to drive to the right past Butler.

This space was intentionally given by Butler; he aims to draw Thompson into an offensive play.

As expected, Thompson runs into trouble using his weakest offensive move.

"Slap!"

Butler lets Thompson pass but leaves the ball behind.

Butler passes the ball to Zeng Xingyang at the frontcourt.

Durant quickly gets back on defense.

Zeng Xingyang holds the ball and advances forward.

The opportunity for a transition three-pointer isn’t great, so Zeng Xingyang chooses to push against Durant with the ball.

A big European step and aggressive drive.

"Bang!!"

In the physical battle between Zeng Xingyang and Durant, Zeng Xingyang gains an absolute advantage.

Zeng Xingyang draws a blocking foul from Durant, earning two free throw opportunities.

Zeng Xingyang steps to the free-throw line.

Welcoming the cheers from the fans present.

Deep breath.

"Swish!"

"Swish!"

Sinks both free throws.

to 7.

The Nuggets quickly take back the lead.

Warriors’ offense.

Curry dribbles to the frontcourt and passes to Green.

This time, Thompson doesn’t hold the ball himself but runs towards Green.

Green hands off to Thompson and then sets a screen to block the chasing Butler.

This play creates a tiny bit of space for Thompson thanks to Green.

For an ordinary shooter, this space might not be enough, but for Thompson, it’s sufficient.

Thompson takes a drifting shot, this attempt carries a certain degree of difficulty.

The basketball draws a perfect rainbow arc.

"Swish!"

to 7

Seeing the ball go in, Thompson pumps his fist.

The Warriors’ outside shooting percentage is critical today; if they can exploit their three-point advantage, the Nuggets will face big trouble.

Cole gestures on the sidelines: "Keep shooting like this."

"Damn, the Warriors are specifically looking for outside opportunities."

"So accurate, the Warriors’ three-pointers are undeniable."

"Zeng Xingyang’s personal three-point ability is a bit stronger than Curry and Thompson, but the Nuggets’ overall three-point ability is inferior to the Warriors."

On the Tiger Prowl forum, fans are actively watching the game and chatting simultaneously.

Watching Nuggets’ games has become a part of life for many fans.

They can’t resist watching Nuggets’ games.

On the court.

Nuggets’ offense.

Zeng Xingyang isn’t in a rush.

The ball is passed to the frontcourt to Butler.

Butler then gives it to Jokic inside, Jokic has positioned himself very deep.

Green is boxed out.

Jokic easily hooks the ball in.

to 9.

If the Warriors deploy the death lineup, the Nuggets will find a lot of opportunities pounding inside.

Jokic and Zeng Xingyang raise their hands to indicate a well-delivered pass.

Warriors’ offense.

Green dribbles to the frontcourt.

"Stephen, ever thought about leaving the Warriors?" Zeng Xingyang chats with Curry.

"Zeng, drop those tricks of yours, they won’t work on me," Curry says.

Curry seems to see through Zeng Xingyang’s intentions.

Zeng Xingyang smiles and says, "Spending your whole career at one team seems boring, hope we get a chance to play together someday."

Curry can’t help but ask, "You’re leaving the Nuggets?"

Zeng Xingyang chuckles, "Who knows, my contract is only four years."

This news is quite sensational, though Curry doesn’t continue moving to shake him off.

At this point, the Warriors transfer the ball to Durant.

Durant backs down Pope and quickly spins for a fadeaway jumper.

The arc on Durant’s shot is incredibly high.

Pope’s intense block attempt has no effect.

"Swish!"

Right through the net.

to 9.

Durant continues to attack emotionlessly.

Curry tells Zeng Xingyang at this moment: "You’re distracting me, and I’m also restraining you."

Zeng Xingyang shrugs, "I’m serious."

After saying this, Zeng Xingyang quickly moves to receive the ball and pushes to the frontcourt.

Zeng Xingyang’s speed is incredibly fast, in the frontcourt facing Iguodala’s defense.

"Bang!"

"Bang!"

Zeng Xingyang doesn’t wait for his teammates to fully set up, instead, he shifts rhythm by changing direction to throw off Iguodala’s pace and drives inside.

After passing Iguodala, Zeng Xingyang slows down and leans into Iguodala.

Iguodala tries to steal the ball, but Zeng Xingyang plays too smartly, using Iguodala’s momentum to stop abruptly and collide with him.

Following the shot.

"Bang!"

"Beep beep!"

"Swish!"

The basketball easily tears through the net.

to 11.

After making the shot, there’s also an additional free throw.

Zeng Xingyang lies on the ground, staring at the bright overhead lights of the court.

Jokic and Butler quickly pull Zeng Xingyang up.

The fans at the Pepsi Center in Denver cheer again.

As Zeng Xingyang makes the additional free throw, the score becomes 11 to 12.

After Curry crosses half-court while dribbling, he calls for a timeout.

Both teams have engaged in a massive shootout since the game began.