NBA: Rising Superstar!

The Nuggets start the offense.

Jokic quickly makes a free throw pass to Zeng Xingyang.

Zeng Xingyang holds the ball and charges forward rapidly, but Rondo reacts quickly and rushes up to interfere.

The Nuggets' fast break didn't materialize; realizing there was no opportunity for a fast attack, Zeng Xingyang slows down the pace.

Rondo sticks to Zeng Xingyang like glue, constantly harassing him.

Zeng Xingyang seizes the opportunity, with a flick of his wrist, passes the ball to the cutting Jokic.

Jokic, after receiving the ball, unhesitatingly passes it to the cutting Butler. Butler makes a convincing move towards the rim, jumps high just as the defender is fooled into jumping, and then flicks the ball out.

After passing the ball to Butler, Jokic quickly moves to set a screen for Zeng Xingyang.

Zeng Xingyang, from one step outside the top of the arc at the three-point line, steadily receives Butler's pass.

Rondo is out of position, and Zeng Xingyang immediately makes a shooting fake. As expected, Rondo is tricked into jumping high.

Zeng Xingyang seizes the moment, dribbles sideways, and decisively takes a jump shot for three.

The basketball draws a beautiful arc in the air, swishing into the net.

"Swish!"

3 to 2.

The commentator excitedly shouts, "Oh oh, Zeng Xingyang is as accurate as ever! Rondo can't stop him at all! This form is on fire!"

"Zeng Xingyang's form is still blazing hot!"

"Scoring a three right off the bat, continuing the touch from last game's overtime."

"Excellent, excellent, keep playing like this."

The fans excitedly comment.

The Kings start their offense.

Rondo dribbles to the frontcourt, signaling and then waiting for Cousins' screen.

Cousins screens Zeng Xingyang, and Rondo seizes the chance to dribble and switch direction to break through.

Cousins doesn't roll to the basket but instead moves back to the top of the arc, decisively shooting a three after receiving Rondo's pass.

Zeng Xingyang quickly rushes to interfere, but due to Cousins' height advantage, Zeng Xingyang fails to block the shot.

The basketball once again draws a beautiful arc, swishing into the net.

"Swish!"

3 to 5.

The Nuggets continue their offense.

Zeng Xingyang dribbles past half court, with Rondo shadowing him like a phantom, not giving him any easy chance to shoot.

Jokic comes up to set a screen, successfully blocking Rondo, while Cousins instantly switches to defend Zeng Xingyang.

Zeng Xingyang begins to challenge Cousins one-on-one.

"Bang!" "Bang!" Zeng Xingyang continuously changes direction with low dribbling, the sound of sneakers scraping against the floor creating a sharp noise, a rhythmical change.

Zeng Xingyang swiftly gathers the ball, steps back to create space, and forcefully takes a three.

This shot cleverly disrupts Cousins' defensive rhythm.

"Swish!"

Two consecutive threes.

Cousins' defense proves ineffective against Zeng Xingyang; it's apparent Zeng Xingyang knows Cousins can't pose much of a threat to him.

6 to 5.

The commentator exclaims, "Zeng Xingyang is scoring with such ease! This mismatch three-pointer is simply unstoppable!"

Nuggets fans continue cheering after witnessing this scene.

"Don't let him go one-on-one; double-team him!" Rondo waves his arms anxiously, directing the Kings players to try and limit Zeng Xingyang.

The Kings attack again.

Rondo dribbles to the frontcourt, but his dribbling appears slightly unsteady as Zeng Xingyang constantly interferes with his long arms.

Rondo can't find a way to attack, so he passes to Cousins.

Cousins, facing the rim, tries to attack Jokic, but Jokic positions himself excellently. After trying to fake Jokic, Cousins finds no space and decides to force his way through.

"Bang!" "Bang!" Their bodies collide fiercely, but Cousins can't gain a positional advantage and attempts to force a shot.

"Clap!"

Jokic anticipates perfectly, successfully blocking Cousins.

After the block, Butler quickly regains possession and passes to Zeng Xingyang in the frontcourt.

Zeng Xingyang rushes into the paint at high speed, drawing the Kings' defense.

Just as everyone expects him to attack himself, Zeng Xingyang decisively passes to the trailing Pope on the other side, who is completely unguarded beyond the right three-point line.

He unhesitatingly takes the three.

The basketball traces a beautiful arc, swishing into the net.

"Swish!"

9 to 5.

The Nuggets open with three consecutive threes, firmly controlling the situation.

In the next play, the Kings make a passing error.

During a screen pass with Cousins, Rondo's passing intent is read by Zeng Xingyang.

Zeng Xingyang, quick as a leopard, intercepts the pass.

Butler quickly rushes the fast break, and Zeng Xingyang's long pass sends it upcourt, allowing Butler to easily lay it in.

11 to 5.

"Time out!"

The Kings call a halt to the game.

After the timeout.

Under the coach's emphasis, the Kings' tactics shifted to getting the ball to Cousins inside.

The Kings hope Cousins can create threats inside, then give the shooters Belinelli or forward Rudy Gay opportunities.

But Jokic holds the position against Cousins, while Pope comes from the other side to double-team and try to poke the ball out.

To avoid the steal, Cousins quickly passes the ball out, but Butler still anticipates successfully.

Butler completes another steal and passes locally to Jokic.

Jokic sees Zeng Xingyang in a sprint race with Rondo.

Jokic daringly gives a leading pass, throwing the ball ahead of Rondo and Zeng Xingyang.

Let's see who's faster, Zeng Xingyang or Rondo.

There was no doubt, with both starting simultaneously, Zeng Xingyang proved faster by a notch.

Zeng Xingyang breaks away from Rondo, gains control of the ball, and strides forward, skipping to gather the ball without dribbling.

From a bit ahead of the free-throw line, leaping for a long glide.

Grabbing the basketball with one hand, he slams it into the basket ferociously.

"Boom!"

13 to 5.

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Cousins' performance on the court is a stark contrast to his bold pre-game statements, struggling constantly against the Nuggets' strong defensive lineup.

The remaining match sees Jokic constantly holding him inside, with Pope and Butler perpetually stripping the ball, leading to five turnovers for him by halftime.

Every time the Kings make a mistake, the Nuggets launch a counterattack.

The Nuggets' counterattacks unfold fully in the first quarter, with the score gap widening quickly.

The Kings' tactical system appears fragmented, unable to trouble the Nuggets much on either end, revealing a clear disparity in strength.

This game has little suspense, as the Nuggets sub all their starters out for a rest before the third quarter concludes.

In the fourth quarter, the Nuggets' bench plays against the Kings.

The Nuggets' substitutes seize the opportunity to expand the lead, fighting fiercely for every ball.

Ultimately, the game ends with a score of 114 to 94.

The Nuggets beat the Kings at home by a 20-point margin, securing their 31st consecutive win.

Next up is the Christmas showdown, where they'll travel to face the Golden State Warriors.

This match is destined to be the toughest opponent the Nuggets have faced this new season!!