NBA: Rising Superstar!

"Crack, crack, crack!!"

The camera steadily pointed at Zeng Xingyang at this moment.

The dazzling lights in the arena poured down, enveloping him, while colorful ribbons fluttered down.

The staff at the Pepsi Center in Denver prepared for the advancement early on.

At this moment, Zeng Xingyang seemed to be radiating light, as if he had his own halo.

"Finally defeated the Warriors."

Zeng Xingyang's heart surged like waves, brimming with excitement. Only he, the one who traveled through time, truly understood how difficult it was to reach this step.

Deep in Zeng Xingyang's memory, this Warriors team was like an insurmountable mountain.

They dominated the regular season with 73 wins, cutting through the Western Conference and defeating every opponent who dared to stand in their way. They even managed to recruit Durant with their powerful strength and charisma.

On that finals stage in his memory, they were only regrettably overturned by the Cavaliers.

Such a Warriors team, their strength was beyond imagination.

But now, the Nuggets, in this fierce series, have forcefully knocked the Warriors down.

This sense of achievement made Zeng Xingyang's pride swell like a rapidly inflating balloon.

Zeng Xingyang knew clearly that this change was largely because he, the "butterfly," flapped its wings.

Jokic's early improvement and the additions of Pope and Grant dramatically changed the Nuggets' strength.

The trajectory of history had unknowingly been altered!!

Zeng Xingyang was not sure if the future would continue to change.

But anyway, his gaze revealed determination, and he resolved to fight with all his might to defeat every opponent he encountered on his path forward.

...

Curry, Thompson, Iguodala, and other Warriors players, though filled with disappointment, maintained their usual demeanor as they walked towards Zeng Xingyang and Jokic, embracing them one by one.

There was not much personal enmity between the players of the two teams; the court was filled with a pure basketball atmosphere, without negative emotions beyond basketball.

This series, every game was fought exceptionally close.

In many matches, victory often hinged on just one or two shots, with suspense lingering until the last moment.

The Nuggets won fair and square, thanks to their tenacious fighting spirit and excellent performance!

Though unconvinced, the Warriors were helpless.

At the scene, the Warriors fans had complex feelings too.

Through this series, many realized the Warriors urgently needed an upgrade at the small forward position.

Barnes can still play a role in some lower intensity "low-end games."

But upon encountering "high-end games" like the Nuggets, he seemed incapable; facing a strong defense, he could not rely on personal ability to solve scoring issues one-on-one.

For the Warriors, a top team in the league, they urgently need a player like Zeng Xingyang.

A superstar capable of "devouring" opponents in crucial moments, scoring steadily with extraordinary personal ability.

Otherwise, no matter how coordinated their tactics, how sharp their positioning, or how precise their three-point shots, when the score is tight, and someone needs to decide the outcome, their assurance is not as high as the Nuggets.

This is the role of the key ball holding superstars.

In this series, the Nuggets handled critical plays with more stability overall than the Warriors, which is also an important reason they could smile in the end.

"Wait for next season, I'll fight back." Curry gritted his teeth, eyes fixed on Zeng Xingyang, saying one word at a time, with fighting spirit burning in his gaze.

"I'm waiting, you'd better find another superstar; otherwise, with this lineup, there's no hope." Zeng Xingyang retaliated with confidence, smiling confidently.

As the winner, he was full of confidence and feared no challenge from any opponent.

Even though Zeng Xingyang knew Durant might join the Warriors next season, he firmly believed he could still lead the team to defeat the Warriors.

"Humph, just watch." Curry snorted coldly, dropped his harsh words, and turned away depressed.

Among the Warriors, Iguodala was the friendliest towards Zeng Xingyang's performance. Others looked at Zeng Xingyang with eyes mixed with hostility, seeing him as an irreconcilable enemy.

Iguodala didn't care much about the outcome of the game. He walked to Zeng Xingyang's side, smiling, saying he wanted to ask about investment matters in the summer, in a relaxed manner, as if the recently ended match was not an intense playoff life-and-death battle.

Zeng Xingyang politely agreed.

Warriors players left disheartened, their steps heavy, silhouettes lonely, seemingly still immersed in the pain of defeat.

Meanwhile, the fans at the venue went into a frenzy.

Their shouts and screams intertwined like surging waves, one after another, as if they were about to overturn the entire arena.

Fans in front of the screens stared unblinkingly at the screen, constantly replaying the thrilling moments of the Nuggets in this match. Each exciting moment made their blood boil, cheering uncontrollably.

Tonight, Zeng Xingyang was like a war god on the basketball court. He exploded with a super triple-double of 54 points, 12 assists, 10 rebounds, and 4 steals, completely defeating the attacking Warriors in an unbeatable posture!

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Connecticut.

Donovan Mitchell was sitting on the sofa at home, watching the Warriors and Nuggets series with undivided attention. His eyes were glued to the TV screen, afraid of missing any exciting moment.

This series stormed Donovan Mitchell's mind like a whirlwind, bringing unprecedented shock.

In his previous understanding, newcomers to the NBA could only play a very limited role.

Rookies often need a long time to slowly grow, undergoing countless trials to gradually become superstars.

However, the performances of Zeng Xingyang and Jokic on the court completely overturned his understanding; their brilliance on the court was not inferior to the Warriors' Splash Brothers.

All the Warriors' players were still young and full of energy.

But the Nuggets were even younger; their showcased vigor and potential were astonishing. The intensity of attack and defense the Nuggets delivered in this series could be described as top-notch.

Mitchell's aim was always to advance to the NBA and become a superstar.

At this moment, his gaze became more determined, focused.

Zeng Xingyang was like a beacon on his path forward, having paved a bright road for a rookie to become a superstar.

He secretly vowed that he too would shine on the NBA court.