NBA: Rising Superstar!

Team USA only slightly pulled ahead in the final quarter after Zeng Xingyang was fouled out. If Zeng Xingyang could have played until the end, it's hard to say what might have happened.

On August 9, the Chinese Team faced off against the France Team.

Against the France Team, led by Gobert and Batum, Zeng Xingyang continued the excellent form he showed against Team USA.

He directed the game with composure, a determined look in his eyes. During the match, he repeatedly used his breakthroughs to draw the defense, then skillfully passed the ball to open teammates, assisting them to score.

In one attack, Zeng Xingyang dribbled to the three-point line, surveyed the court, then suddenly accelerated and broke through the opponent's defense.

Confronting Gobert, Zeng Xingyang chose to challenge directly with a decisive dunk.

This play was selected as the top highlight of the match that day.

Zeng Xingyang posted a crazy 52 points, 12 rebounds, and 10 assists triple-double, leading the Chinese Team to a narrow victory over the France Team, 88-84.

The France Team was very strong overall, but they were never able to contain Zeng Xingyang.

On August 11, against Venezuela, the Chinese Team secured a big win.

From the start of the game, the Chinese Team took the initiative. Zeng Xingyang played effortlessly, repeatedly delivering precise passes, helping teammates find the best finishing opportunities.

Throughout the game, he recorded 42 points, 10 rebounds, and 16 assists for another triple-double, with the Chinese Team winning 102-72.

On August 13, in the showdown between the Chinese Team and the Australian Team, the score alternated, making the game extremely intense.

Zeng Xingyang gave his all on the court, drenching his jersey with sweat repeatedly.

In the final moments of the match, with both sides neck and neck, Zeng Xingyang, after receiving a pass from Ah Lian, dribbled quickly to break through, facing the multiple defensive blocks, twisting his body mid-air for a forced shot.

The basketball bounced in the hoop.

It was a buzzer-beater.

The Chinese Team, relying on Zeng Xingyang's buzzer-beater, beat the Australian Team 77-76.

On August 15, with the Chinese Team already securing advancement, they faced the Serbia Team.

In this match, Zeng Xingyang opted to rest. Ultimately, the Chinese Team lost to Serbia 56-106.

After the group stage, the Chinese Team achieved a 3-win 2-loss record.

The teams advancing from Group A were the United States, Serbia, China, and France.

The teams advancing from Group B were Croatia, Spain, Lithuania, and Argentina.

According to the advancement rules, the Chinese Team will face the challenge of Group B's second-place, Spain, in the knockout stage.

Zeng Xingyang quickly received the scouting report on the Spain Team from the coaching staff.

Pau Gasol, as the team's core, is the center for the NBA Spurs, averaging 19.5 points and 8.9 rebounds in the group stage, and led the team to the EuroBasket championship, being named MVP.

Ricky Rubio, Minnesota Timberwolves' point guard, known for his exceptional organizing and defensive skills, averages 7 points and 2.9 assists. Nikola Mirotic, the Bulls' power forward, is a highly efficient shooter, averaging 12 points and 5 rebounds.

Rudy Fernandez, Real Madrid's small forward, a clutch scorer, averages 10 points.

Juan Navarro, Real Madrid's shooting guard, is a stable outside threat for the team, averaging 8.3 points.

The Spanish National Team mainly consists of NBA players and Real Madrid players, who have been playing together for a long time. Whether in personal skills or team synergy, they are top-notch.

Such an opponent is undoubtedly a huge challenge for the Chinese Team.

On domestic forums, fans are hotly discussing this match.

"Compared to 2008, aside from Xingyang's position, the overall strength of other positions has clearly declined. If Xingyang didn't forcefully turn the tide, it would have been hard for us to advance," a fan said worriedly.

"When we played Australia and France, it was obvious that our wins were thanks to Xingyang," another fan sighed, replying helplessly.

"Spain's strength shouldn't be underestimated; their lineup is too luxurious," a fan said with a serious expression, frowning.

"Sigh, I wonder when we'll have a roster like Spain's," a fan said enviously, eyes full of longing.

"The Basketball Association is already implementing reforms, and it is said that Da Yao is going to take a prominent position," a fan seemed to have some insider news.

"Xingyang is risking his reputation playing in these Olympics; isn't this lineup historically the weakest?" a fan said, looking heartbroken.

"In the knockout stage, our NBA players are the fewest, sigh."

"Hope Xingyang continues to explode this time, leading the national team forward again; it's so heart-wrenching to watch him."

"Young players, work hard; hopefully, someone can help Xingyang in the future."

"If Da Yao and Xingyang played in the same era, oh, I can't imagine how strong the Chinese Men's Basketball Team would be."

"Back in 2008, we could have summoned Xingyang, who was still in middle school, to play for the national team. I think he could have started as a point guard then."

"What you said above sounds outrageous, but why does it feel so normal to me?"

"Mainly because Xingyang played so insanely in the group stage, looking like someone who could take on anyone. He probably wasn't much different at 14."

"Hey, what you said above is spot-on; Xingyang has been like Jordan since he was young, unbeatable in the neighborhood and schools."

Both online and in reality, basketball enthusiasts in the country are discussing this match.

After the group stage, the 3-win 2-loss record of the Chinese Team surprised many fans.

Compared to the total defeat at the 2012 London Olympics, such a result is much better.

Fans know that the team's big transformation is precisely because Zeng Xingyang is on the team.

This year, the national team's morale is high. In every match, everyone gives their all.

In the CCTV studio, a program is in full swing.

Coach Zhang Weiping earnestly said: "The atmosphere in the national team is great now; everyone is united, working with one mind. Everyone is inspired by Xingyang's attitude. Every time we watch them train, we can clearly feel that different energy, which everyone can also feel on the court."

Yu Jia nodded in agreement and added: "This is the impact of a world-class player. The emergence of a Xingyang is enough to change the history of the Chinese Men's Basketball Team."

The previous men's basketball team lacked a leader like Da Yao, and when playing internationally, there was always a lack of confidence, but Zeng Xingyang's emergence filled Da Yao's role.

Now everyone knows who to give the ball to when things can't be figured out.

If there's no way to organize tactics, just give it to Zeng Xingyang.

Zeng Xingyang will take care of everything!