NBA: Rising Superstar!

"Hey, why didn't Xingyang choose to dunk?" A fan questioned online.

"It's to save energy. Playing in national team matches is different from the NBA. In the NBA, he has many helpers, but now he doesn't, and can only rely on himself." Someone quickly replied.

"This match isn't easy. Xingyang is playing very rationally." Fans discussed fervently online.

Just as fans expected, Zeng Xingyang didn't choose to dunk precisely to save energy.

Although international matches are only 40 minutes, the responsibility and pressure he bears here are far greater than in the NBA.

He knows well that it's unnecessary to waste energy on a spectacular dunk. Scoring efficiently and effortlessly is key in this match.

The game was highly intense.

Spain Team's offense was fluid and hard to restrict. They never relaxed their vigilance against the Chinese Team, always finding a shooting opportunity after several passes and scoring.

Meanwhile, on the Chinese Team's side, they mainly relied on Zeng Xingyang to open up the offensive situation. Almost every possession had to pass through Zeng Xingyang's hands.

The whole match was about how Spain Team surrounded Zeng Xingyang and how Zeng Xingyang broke through their double defense.

On defense, the Chinese Men's Basketball Team united with determination, going all out for each play, with players giving their utmost effort.

As the game progressed, Zhou Qi and Xiao Guo were fouled out one after the other.

The match quickly reached the last two minutes, with the score tied at 88-88, entering a heated phase.

Spain Team had possession of the ball.

Rubio dribbled to the front court, facing Zeng Xingyang's defense, he didn't dare attempt a solo play but quickly moved the ball to the other side to Fernandez.

Xiao Ding defended tightly, leaving Fernandez no chance to break through.

Fernandez, helpless, passed the ball to Big Gasol at the right side of the free-throw line.

Big Gasol started backing in against Ah Lian.

Ah Lian guarded with one hand on his chest, constantly bracing against the impact.

"Bang!" "Bang!"

The sound of muscular collisions echoed in the arena, Ah Lian bit his teeth, stoutly resisting Big Gasol's impacts.

"Crack!" "Crack!"

This was destined to be a classic scene, China Team was fighting desperately.

Big Gasol turned, jumped towards the middle for a layup.

"Bang!" The ball bounced off the rim, but Big Gasol reacted quickly, kept his hand up, and jumped high again to tip the ball into the basket. 90 to 88, Spain Team took the lead once more.

Big Gasol raised his arms in celebration, showing a jubilant smile.

Someone always said Big Gasol played soft, but from his performance in this match, his toughness at crucial moments was enough to silence the critics.

Coach Gong, seeing this, was prepared to call a timeout to arrange tactics.

However, receiving the inbound pass, Zeng Xingyang gestured to Coach Gong indicating no need to pause.

Zeng Xingyang knew very well not to give Spain Team a chance to re-arrange their defense; they must attack and catch them off guard.

Zeng Xingyang swiftly dribbled past half-court.

Fernandez came forward to defend immediately, and Navarro rapidly closed in from the right side.

Zeng Xingyang unhurriedly dribbled between the legs, feigning a right-side break, then suddenly switched direction, rushing to the left.

Navarro's double-team found no opportunity.

Facing Fernandez's defense, Zeng Xingyang continuously shifted with rapid rhythm changes.

"Bang!" "Bang!" Each dribble seemed to declare his dominion over the opponent.

Zeng Xingyang took a step forward on the left side, quickly pulled back, stepped back to gather the ball, then briskly pushed a shot.

The basketball carved a beautiful arc in the air, like a meteor straight into the net.

"Swish!"

90 to 91, China Team retook the lead.

Fernandez and Navarro stared wide-eyed, full of helplessness.

Zeng Xingyang's three-pointer was indeed too lethal.

Chinese fans in the venue instantly erupted, cheers and shouts intertwined as if to blow off the arena's roof.

They screamed excitedly, waved their Five Stars flags, and wore faces of pride.

"Awesome!!"

"Whoa, magical."

"Keep watching the rules."

"This is our country's number one player!"

"Superstar style!"

Domestic fans watching online were even more excited, with the screen overflooded by a tide of comments praising him.

In the past, fans always worried during crucial plays, but now they weren't afraid.

They had one of the best players on this planet!

Spain Team attacked again.

Rubio dribbled to the front court, continuing to pass the ball to Big Gasol.

Compared to the Chinese Team, Spain Team lacked a strong offensive point like Zeng Xingyang.

Ah Lian once again fiercely resisted Big Gasol. Seeing he couldn't forcefully attack, Big Gasol passed the ball to the cutting Navarro.

Navarro chose a floater, "Bang!" the ball hit the rim and bounced out.

Zeng Xingyang leaped high, firmly grasping the rebound in hand.

Coach Gong wanted to call a timeout again, but Zeng Xingyang waved for Coach Gong not to.

Only Zeng Xingyang in the whole team dared to deny the coach's call.

Zeng Xingyang dribbled to the front court, Rubio and Fernandez immediately closed in.

Ah Lian stood firm on the perimeter, covering his groin, ready to support anytime.

Zeng Xingyang dribbled in circles, searching for an opportunity, but couldn't find a good shot.

Suddenly, Zeng Xingyang looked back to the sky, passing to Ah Lian.

Ah Lian left undefended, but as mature as he was, didn't rush to shoot. Instead, he simulated a fake action, slightly attracting the attention of defensive players, then quickly passed the ball back to Zeng Xingyang.

Outside the right three-point line, Zeng Xingyang received the ball again, moved sideways a step, then suddenly stopped to jump and decisively shot for three.

Rubio defended with all his might, but Zeng Xingyang's shooting point was too high for Rubio to block.

Under the tense watchful eyes of all the fans in the arena.

The basketball traveled the air in a perfect arc.

"Swish!" Piercingly accurate! 90 to 94, the Chinese Team expanded their lead.

At this point, 40 seconds remained in the match.

"Timeout!!" Spain Team's head coach realized the unfavorable situation and hurriedly called to stop the game.

Rubio looked helpless, filled with dread for Zeng Xingyang, a player who could both dribble and break through, and shoot threes from afar, was extremely hard to defend, with too many variations.

Zeng Xingyang made a goodnight celebration gesture, then glided all the way back to the bench.

Coach Gong looked at Zeng Xingyang, shook his head helplessly, feeling amazed inside: Is this what an NBA superstar is? Twice denying his idea to call a timeout, just played by himself, and indeed scored.

Coach Gong held deep admiration for Zeng Xingyang's strength and confidence.

If other players dared to deny his timeout, he'd directly scold them.

All the Chinese fans in the arena were jubilant, their shouts deafening.

Fans watching the game domestically were also moved to tears, knowing they were witnessing a glorious moment for the Chinese Men's Basketball Team. This three-pointer almost secured victory.

No surprises arose in the match, ultimately settling at a score of 93 to 96.

China Team eliminated Spain Team, breaking records to advance to the top four!