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The Spurs' offense is on.

This time it's Leonard with a one-on-one against Zeng Xingyang on the right high post.

Leonard takes a jab step, goes to the left, takes a step forward, then pulls up for a jump shot.

Zeng Xingyang rushes to contest the shot.

"Clang!"

Leonard's jump shot hits the rim.

But then.

"Swish!"

The basketball bounces up and drops in.

5 to 4.

This kind of shot frequently happens with Leonard due to his shooting arc; even if it hits the rim, it still has a high chance of going in.

It's just like a free throw.

Nuggets' offense.

Jokic quickly advances with the ball.

Jokic passes it to Zeng Xingyang on the right.

Leonard continues to stick to Zeng Xingyang; his task tonight is to constantly wear him down.

Zeng Xingyang doesn't have a chance and passes it to Galinarli; then Jokic comes up to set a screen for Zeng Xingyang off the ball.

Leonard is screened, Duncan switches to guard Zeng Xingyang, Jokic cuts fast to the basket.

Galinarli quickly passes back to Zeng Xingyang with everyone cleared out, watching him go one-on-one against Duncan.

Creating isolation plays for Zeng Xingyang as much as possible is the Nuggets' strategy tonight.

Zeng Xingyang knows very well the threat Duncan poses on the court; as long as he's there, the Spurs' defensive system is hard to break.

Duncan spreads his arms, lowers his center of gravity, and sternly stares at Zeng Xingyang.

Duncan defends a bit closely; he knows that even if he's beaten, teammates will help cover.

"Bang!"

"Bang!"

Consecutive between-the-legs dribbles to find rhythm.

Left side!

Right side!

Continuous changes of direction.

Zeng Xingyang uses a rapid rhythm to mismatch Duncan's rhythm, bursting explosively to the left.

Just as Duncan thinks Zeng Xingyang is going to break through, Zeng Xingyang braces and bumps Duncan.

During Duncan's turn, he didn't expect Zeng Xingyang to confront him so strongly.

He stumbles and falls.

Zeng Xingyang braces, steps back to the right side of the free-throw line.

Pulls up for a jump shot.

"Swish!"

The basketball swishes cleanly through the net.

7 to 4

This shot silences the crowd at the AT&T Center.

Spurs fans seem to find it hard to believe that Duncan could be shaken off his feet.

Their always-proud cornerstone has fallen.

Duncan's expression remains cold as Aldridge and Parker go to pull him up.

Meanwhile, the sparse area of visiting Nuggets fans erupts in cheers.

This stunning solo effort not only showcases Zeng Xingyang's superior one-on-one skills but also serves as a powerful statement, declaring to Spurs fans that Duncan is aging.

"Beautiful play, Xingyang handled that with great rhythm." Zhang Weiping shouted excitedly, his voice full of admiration for the brilliant move, "He disrupted Duncan's defensive rhythm with the continuous direction changes, followed by deft body contact making the legendary Spurs center stumble, and then seized the opportunity to complete a pull-up jump shot. Executing such a move on such a critical Western Conference Finals stage is truly spectacular!"

Yu Jia agreed, "Indeed, that's the magic of Xingyang's technique. He always finds ways to crack the opponent's defense, even in seemingly hopeless situations. Duncan's defensive skills are well-known, yet Xingyang manages to find a rhythm gap during their matchup, proving his solo prowess. His offense seems like a performance."

The Spurs are not affected by this offensive play and quickly launch their attack.

Parker dribbles up to the front court once more.

This time, after a pick-and-roll with Aldridge, he drives and passes to Danny Green in the corner.

Danny Green catches it in the corner and shoots a three-pointer without hesitation.

Galinarli's defense fails to contest in time.

The basketball traces a beautiful arc through the air.

"Swish," swished through the net.

7 to 7

"Beautiful! Danny responded promptly." Smith said, "The Spurs are, after all, an experienced team that won't easily be overwhelmed by the opponent's momentum. Danny has always been a major threat from beyond the arc, and this three-pointer steadied the Spurs."

Nuggets' turn for offense.

Jokic once again dribbles to the front court.

Zeng Xingyang gets the ball from Jokic, once more facing Leonard's sticky defense, constantly using between-the-legs dribbles and fakes to find a breakthrough opportunity.

But it's hard to break away; at this moment, Grant comes in to set a screen.

Zeng Xingyang takes a wide left move, seemingly forcing a breakthrough, just as Leonard and Aldridge switch defense, Zeng Xingyang steps back, appearing ready to shoot, while both Aldridge and Leonard leap to contest.

Zeng Xingyang flicks his wrist, passing the ball between them to the cutting Grant.

Grant steps, leaps high into the air, and slams it with both hands.

The basketball slams forcefully into the hoop.

"Clang!"

9 to 7.

Grant hangs on the rim with one hand, pointing at Zeng Xingyang, indicating the pass was superb.

"Great play! Zeng Xingyang's pass was brilliant!" Yu Jia cheered loudly, "He perceptively caught the timing of Grant's cut, accurately finding the teammate under Leonard's tough defense, and Grant didn't disappoint, completing a spectacular slam dunk. The Nuggets' offensive coordination is becoming smoother and smoother."

The Spurs go for another offensive.

Parker dribbles to the top of the arc, watching his teammates' positioning.

Continuous ball movement on the perimeter, looking for tactical opportunities.

At this moment, Aldridge has secured a good position down low.

Leonard lobs the ball to him. Aldridge, with his strong body, continuously backs down on Grant towards the basket.

After a few spin fakes, Aldridge executes a turnaround jump shot. Grant strives to contest, but Aldridge's release point is too high, and the basketball swishes through the net.

Aldridge clearly holds the advantage.

9 to 9

"Aldridge's low-post techniques are truly masterful," Zhang Weiping commented, "In the confrontation with Grant, he holds a distinct advantage, easily scoring with solid technique and an exceptional touch. The Spurs' inside offense remains a potent weapon."

As the game progresses, the atmosphere on-site grows more tense.

The players' actions on the court get aggressive.

The Spurs' defense is repeatedly called for fouls.

Nuggets inbound from midcourt, Harris passes to Jokic.

Jokic holds the ball high, initially faking a pass to the cutting Grant, drawing Duncan's defensive attention.

But just as Duncan moves up to help, Jokic quickly passes it to Zeng Xingyang on the outside.

Zeng Xingyang drives to Leonard's right, unable to shake off the defense, but while moving at high speed, he dishes it out to Galinarli on the outside.

Galinarli catches the ball, takes a breather, and decisively shoots a three.

The basketball sails in the air as the fans' eyes track it intently.

Unfortunately, the basketball hits the front of the rim and bounces out.