NBA: Rising Superstar!

"Awesome!"

"Zeng Xingyang is incredible!"

"Haha, game-winning shot against the Cavaliers."

"What's there left for James' fans to say? A double poster dunk and then the game-winner."

In the stands, fans were thrilled, and Nuggets' die-hard supporters shouted at the top of their lungs.

The fans' eyes were filled with admiration for Zeng Xingyang.

"Honestly, the Nuggets are absolutely fierce right now; they're aiming for the championship," said a middle-aged man wearing a Nuggets jersey and a hat emblazoned with the Nuggets logo.

This season's performance by the Nuggets has exceeded the expectations of many fans.

"They can go head-to-head with the Warriors," a young man next to him analyzed with a frown.

This season, the Warriors' dominance is on par with the Nuggets, and they seem even more composed.

"The Cavaliers have big internal problems; they can't even beat a depleted Nuggets," a James fan shook his head and said regretfully.

In post-game courtside interviews, Zeng Xingyang faced the camera with a smile.

When asked about his feelings on completing a double poster dunk on James and clinching the win, Zeng Xingyang thought for a moment and said, "LeBron is a very hardworking defender, and his effort deserves respect, but you know, brother, on the basketball court, effort doesn't always equate to reward."

The reporter immediately followed up with another question: "What are your thoughts on the recent rumors of a conflict between Kyrie and LeBron?"

At this moment, the surrounding air seemed to freeze, and the nearby media reporters perked up their ears, eagerly awaiting Zeng Xingyang's response.

Besides passing on the court, James and Owen have almost become strangers off the court, and recent news about the Cavaliers has been dominated by rumors of Owen wanting a trade.

Zeng Xingyang shrugged lightly and said unhurriedly, "Maybe they have some differences in basketball philosophy, but they've won a championship together, so I believe they can solve these issues."

Zeng Xingyang didn't really care whether Owen and James could resolve things; he was just saying a few polite words.

On the other side, Owen and James ignored each other, with their heads down, walking heavily back to the locker room.

Owen's face was full of frustration and unwillingness, his mood plummeting after being defeated like that.

James, on the other hand, appeared relatively calm, showing little emotion. To him, it was just a regular-season game, and losing to the Nuggets wasn't unjust because the Nuggets are a super strong team.

Back in the locker room.

"Zeng, you were amazing!"

"That game-winner was awesome!"

"You were the hero tonight!"

Teammates gathered around Zeng Xingyang, celebrating.

And Mike Malone walked over, full of smiles, holding a big gold chain, his eyes filled with appreciation.

He decisively put the big gold chain around Zeng Xingyang's neck, the action filled with ceremonial flair.

Sometime around the ninth or tenth game, Mike Malone had started an internal team MVP system after wins.

The player with the best performance that night would be awarded the big gold chain.

Although neither Zeng Xingyang nor Jokic were particularly fond of the gold chain, they couldn't resist Mike Malone's enthusiasm, so they didn't voice any objections.

"Zeng, if you make a game-winner like this against LeBron, the media will blow you up," Butler said with a smile.

Since coming to the Nuggets from the Bulls, Butler felt incredibly exhilarated. Once difficult to defeat James, tonight lost so frustratingly against the Nuggets.

"Yeah, consecutive poster dunks, haha, I think this will be one of the top five plays of the season," Harris chimed in, excitedly mimicking Zeng Xingyang's poster dunk move as he spoke.

"Dunking on him like that, LeBron might hide and cry," Pope said, laughing out loud himself.

"Hahaha!"

The Nuggets locker room instantly erupted into chaos, filled with laughter and cheers.

Jokic's chubby face was also bright with a happy smile.

Even though playing alongside Zeng Xingyang often overshadowed him, Jokic never cared about that.

To him, basketball was just a job, and winning a game equated to a job well done, bringing joy into life's other aspects as well.

Mike Malone watched the players' lively scene, feeling a warm sensation in his heart, his eyes filled with confidence.

This season, the Nuggets definitely have a shot at the championship.

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CCTV Studio.

Coach Zhang was waving his hands vigorously, saying loudly, "Congratulations to the Nuggets for defeating the Cavaliers. Tonight's game was very exciting, with the final moments deciding the outcome, and Xingyang nearly sealed the win."

His voice was trembling with excitement, clearly showing his emotions.

Yu Jia also earnestly said, "Although the Nuggets won, we can imagine that as other teams find their rhythm, it will become increasingly difficult for the Nuggets to maintain their winning streak."

Yu Jia's eyes revealed a hint of concern, as the Nuggets didn't seem as dominant in their victories as before.

At this moment, the screen also displayed the key players' stats.

For the Cavaliers, Owen had 28 points, 5 rebounds, and 4 assists; James had 22 points, 11 assists, and 8 rebounds; Love had 16 points and 9 rebounds; JR Smith had 15 points.

For the Nuggets, Jokic had 18 points, 22 rebounds, 6 assists, and 3 blocks; Zeng Xingyang had 35 points, 9 assists, and 6 rebounds; Brogdon had 12 points and 4 assists; Siakam had 11 points and 7 rebounds.

The Nuggets were not complete on their side, which made their rhythm chaotic for a long time, with Zeng Xingyang and Jokic's assist numbers below average.

"Zeng Xingyang and Jokic are incredibly stable in clutch moments."

"This season's MVP is Zeng Xingyang's."

"Statistically, Zeng Xingyang is definitely top-tier in the league. As long as the Nuggets secure first place in the league this season, there's not much dispute over the MVP."

"It's a pity for the Cavaliers; they had a chance to end the Nuggets' winning streak."

"This game shut James' fans' mouths, haha."

On forums, fans were enthusiastically discussing the game.

Some were cheering for the Nuggets' victory, some felt sorry for the Cavaliers' loss, and others were savoring the game's exciting moments.

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"Zeng Xingyang 35 points, 9 assists, poster dunk game-winner over James!"

"Another legendary battle, Zeng Xingyang shows heroism again in clutch time."

"Nuggets edge past the reigning champions, 17-game winning streak dominating the league."

"Key showdown, a depleted Nuggets continue to go wild!"

That night, all major media highlighted these headlines about the game.

These eye-catching and shocking headlines instantly attracted countless fans' attention.

Since the new season began, the Nuggets have risen like a dark horse, defying media and fans' expectations, winning streak after streak.

Their victories weren't just narrow; most were commanding, dominant wins.

This made the outside world no longer criticize the Nuggets' bench strength.

After all, the Nuggets' bench scoring now leads the league.

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