NBA: Rising Superstar!

Last season's loss to the Spurs left fans feeling frustrated.

In the domestic CCTV studio.

Coach Zhang was flushed with excitement, shouting, "This year the Nuggets have a brand new lineup, and they will once again launch a powerful charge for the championship!"

Coach Zhang has become a die-hard Nuggets fan, and his emotions inevitably influence his commentary during games.

But the audience doesn't mind this.

After all, most domestic fans have now become dedicated followers of the Nuggets.

With Zeng Xingyang achieving great results in the playoffs and Olympics, fans are full of anticipation for the Nuggets' performance this new season.

Watching Zeng Xingyang's games and discussing the Nuggets' games and lineup have become an indispensable part of many fans' daily lives.

The Pepsi Center in Denver is packed to the brim.

The largest crowd of fans wore Zeng Xingyang jerseys, waving flags emblazoned with the Nuggets' emblem and shouting Zeng Xingyang's name. Those wearing Jokic jerseys were the next largest group.

Jokic, the big guy, is loved by Nuggets fans for his unique and versatile playing style.

Due to the Nuggets' outstanding performance last season, the season tickets were sold out early. In a prominent location in the arena, devoted Nuggets fans unfurled a huge banner reading "Nuggets Champions."

Even though the Nuggets' preseason performance was average, fans remain hopeful for the new season.

They believe that the poor preseason performance is simply because Zeng Xingyang and Jokic had limited playing time and were just "winging it."

Look, Jokic averaged only 8 points and 8 rebounds in the preseason, and Zeng Xingyang had only 16 points and 10 assists. This clearly shows they weren't taking the games seriously.

As long as Zeng Xingyang and Jokic get serious, they are capable of defeating any opponent.

At the entrance ceremony.

The lights suddenly focused on the player tunnel, and the music was deafening.

When the Nuggets' trio lineup emerged, it instantly ignited the fans' passion, sending their adrenaline soaring.

When Butler came out, the cheers from the fans were like a surging wave, reaching the first peak.

Fans stood up, waving their towels, and shouting Butler's name at the top of their lungs.

With the appearance of Jokic and Zeng Xingyang, the atmosphere reached its pinnacle.

The entire arena turned into a joyous ocean, with cheers and shouts intertwining, deafeningly loud.

The TNT commentators were also eagerly discussing predictions for the game's outcome.

Charles Barkley said seriously, "The Nuggets fans' enthusiasm is incredibly lively, turning this place into a true home-court advantage. However, whether the Nuggets can beat the Spurs depends on whether Nikola Jokic, Zeng Xingyang, and Jimmy Butler can properly resolve the issue of ball distribution."

Earl Johnson nodded in agreement, "That's right, they all seem to be very smart players, but this is their first time working together for an extended period. During the preseason, Mike Malone tried to address this issue but didn't succeed. There were too many players requiring game time, which disrupted their original rotation rhythm. Tonight, we'll likely see the Nuggets' new season's lineup arrangements and tactical style."

Barkley and Johnson have no prejudice against the Nuggets, just stating the current situation objectively.

The game has a very high viewership, as many are curious about the performance of the Nuggets, who reportedly have a trio lineup this season.

The game is about to start, and the TV screen displayed the starting lineups for both teams.

The Spurs' starting lineup is: Tony Parker, Danny Green, Kawhi Leonard, LaMarcus Aldridge, Pau Gasol.

With Duncan's retirement, the Spurs introduced Pau Gasol this season to add depth to the center position.

The Nuggets' starting lineup is: Zeng Xingyang, Butler, Pope, Gordon, Jokic.

Compared to last season, the Nuggets have introduced new hires as starters at shooting guard and power forward positions.

One reason is that their fame is greater than the previous players.

The other reason is that Harris is still on the injury list after suffering a minor injury during training camp. Additionally, Gordon appears to be stronger than Grant, and during training, Grant's performance was not as steady and reliable as Gordon's.

This starting lineup suggests that the Nuggets might resolve last season's lineup depth issues.

Grant, Siakam, Brogdon, Dejounte Murray, Crowder, Jeff Green, Caruso, Zubac, and numerous players are on the bench.

Although many Nuggets bench players aren't very famous, looking at their appearances and muscular physiques gives an impression of being tough to deal with.

Only Zeng Xingyang knows how "cheating" his performance this season is!

Last season, the bench had no one to use, but looking again this season, is there a shortage?

If anyone performs poorly, there are plenty eager on the bench.

This is why Butler has always been unable to fully earn the respect of this crowd.

These folks are all quite capable, and their ambition is naturally high.

If Zeng Xingyang hadn't offered 100,000 US Dollars for a challenge, forcing them to concede, they wouldn't even respect Zeng Xingyang.

With the referee's whistle, the sharp sound cut through the arena's noise.

The game officially began.

Jokic and Gasol stood at the center circle, and the referee tossed the ball high, Jokic and Gasol simultaneously leaped, with Jokic using his incredible preemptive judgment to accurately tip the ball to Butler.

Zeng Xingyang initially expected Butler to pass the ball to him, a trace of anticipation in his eyes.

However, Butler swiftly pushed the ball to the frontcourt, causing Zeng Xingyang to be slightly stunned, then quickly follow up.

Luckily, once Butler reached the frontcourt, he promptly passed the ball to Zeng Xingyang.

Zeng Xingyang understood that Butler was new and had a higher status, so he indicated that the first attack should be arranged for Butler.

Many times, high-status players need some "face."

Zeng Xingyang passed the ball to the scrambling Jokic, who securely caught the ball with both hands, surveyed the situation on the court, then jumped high and lofted the ball to Butler, who had secured a solid position on the left low post.

After receiving the ball, Butler bumped against Danny Green, directly pushed off and leaned back, executing his specialty of a turnaround fadeaway jumper to try to secure the first attack.

But Danny Green's defense was not to be underestimated either. He quickly closed in on Butler, raised his arms high, almost blocking Butler's shooting angle.

The basketball hit the rim heavily, making a dull sound.

Leonard quickly snatched the rebound and, without hesitation, launched a long pass to Parker, who sped towards the frontcourt.

Parker, at the halfway line, charged forward with the ball at high speed. Just when everyone thought Parker would easily score two points, Zeng Xingyang sprinted towards Parker like an arrow.

The speed was like a hundred-meter dash.

Parker jumped high under the basket, preparing to shoot using the backboard.

Almost at the moment the basketball was to touch the backboard.

"Slap!" The sound echoed as Zeng Xingyang soared from behind, stretched his arm straight, and fiercely blocked the ball.

This block was clean and seamless, executed in one smooth motion.

The rebound was securely protected by the timely defensive Pope.

Zeng Xingyang, witnessing Leonard's fast break initiation, had no worries, as he knew fully well he could catch up.

The Nuggets players on the bench quickly started shouting; watching Zeng Xingyang play is truly impressive.

The Pepsi Center in Denver burst into excitement, with cheers and shouts intertwining, echoing throughout the arena.

Zeng Xingyang, on the new season's first defense, already lifted the team's morale.