NBA: Rising Superstar!

After training ended, a group of reporters quickly surrounded the Warriors players, aiming their cameras at them.

One reporter looked at Green and loudly asked, "Draymond, do you have confidence in the upcoming Christmas game?"

Green grinned widely, his eyes full of confidence, and said, "Of course! We can definitely beat them, I'm going to give Zeng a good lesson on the court!"

Since Durant joined, Green has been more confident, and his words are becoming increasingly bold.

In his view, with Durant, the Warriors are unbeatable, and it's never excessive to brag.

Green has always held a grudge about the playoff elimination last season.

In his heart, Durant is much stronger than Barnes, and after fighting side by side with Durant for a while, he has gained a deeper understanding of Durant's extraordinary strength.

This season, they can definitely take down those damn Nuggets.

A reporter chased him, asking, "You said you want to teach Zeng Xingyang a lesson, is that right?"

Green nodded heavily, "That's right! Their lineup looks intimidating, but it's really just that. Especially Zeng, he may be really good at pleasing women, but he's definitely not a reliable team leader. When the time comes, I will go head-to-head with him, hope he doesn't turn into a turtle!" As he spoke, Green shrugged, his indifferent look fully displaying his disdain for the Nuggets and Zeng Xingyang.

Next, the reporter brought up Green's matchup with Jokic.

Without thinking, Green arrogantly said, "That big man will be overwhelmed by KD and Stephen's mismatch offense..."

Facing reporters, Green spoke increasingly excitedly, spewing all sorts of bold words.

Green's remarks quickly reached the Nuggets' side.

Before Zeng Xingyang responded, Butler couldn't sit still, directly calling out to Green from afar, "Hey, man! Your opponent is here! You're in no position to compare yourself to Zeng and Nikola, stop blowing your own horn. Your skills are terrible, every time I see you shoot, I can't help but laugh!"

The game hasn't even started yet, and the war of words between Green and Butler has already escalated.

The media eagerly reported this type of news, attracting countless fans' attention.

Fans enthusiastically discussed various information about the game on forums and boards, filling everyone with anticipation for this focal showdown.

At the start of the season, the outside world generally believed the Nuggets were not as strong as the Warriors, especially in terms of lineup depth.

However, as the season progressed, the Nuggets' new players collectively erupted, and both Zeng Xingyang and Jokic made significant progress, showcasing formidable dominance on the court, stunning the entire league with a series of super victories.

On December 24, Zeng Xingyang and Scarlett were captured by media shopping in an Oakland mall.

Paparazzi swiftly snapped their shutters, producing a trending post that night.

This news instantly sparked heated discussions.

Warriors fans were very happy when they found out, with some even speculating if Scarlett was a Warriors fan, intentionally "exhausting" Zeng Xingyang's energy before the game?

After all, heroes have always struggled to resist beauty.

On December 25, at 3:00 PM, the area outside Oracle Arena was already bustling with people.

Fans wore jerseys supporting their teams, painted their faces with team colors, and held cheering signs as they entered with anticipation.

Although it's the Warriors' home court, quite a few Nuggets fans also showed up.

An hour before the game started, the scene was already lively, filled with cheers and shouts.

Scarlett arrived early to the sidelines, wearing a simple yet stylish black dress today, radiating elegance and grace.

She happened to have some free time these two days, so she came all the way from Los Angeles to Oakland to spend Christmas with Zeng Xingyang.

At the same time, Zeng Xingyang and the Nuggets players also arrived early at the arena, starting their warm-up.

Playing such a crucial game at the Warriors' home court, the entire Nuggets team felt immense pressure.

Players focused intensely, meticulously warming up with stretches and shooting, trying to achieve their best physical and mental state through warm-up.

On the other side, the Warriors had their pre-game interview session, surrounded by reporters.

One reporter sprang a sensitive topic: "Kevin, what do you think about Zeng Xingyang and Scarlett dating yesterday?" Everyone knew that Durant had publicly expressed he wanted to drink Scarlett's bathwater; the topic immediately attracted everyone's attention.

Durant actually found out about this news earlier than the reporters, and upon hearing the question, his expression slightly changed but quickly returned to calm. He took a deep breath and said expressionlessly, "I don't care who Zeng is dating, I'm only concerned about helping the team win the game."

After speaking, he ignored the reporters and quickly turned away.

Does Durant really not care about their date?

Of course not. He was deeply upset, involuntarily imagining the scene of Zeng Xingyang and Scarlett returning to the hotel after their date last night.

What posture would Zeng Xingyang and Scarlett use...?

Thinking about these made him feel utterly devastated.

On the other side, Cole was intensely strategizing before the game.

Cole also greatly enjoyed such high-profile matches.

For tonight's game, Cole even had a new hairstyle made, and he's very confident.

Since Durant joined the Warriors, the team's strength has further improved.

Average points per game soared from 114.9 to 118.9, and offensive efficiency rating likewise leapt from 112.8 to a historic level of 115.6. The "Tsunami Brothers" consisting of Durant, Curry, and Thompson terrified opponents.

In Cole's mind, Durant is simply the perfect dynasty puzzle for the Warriors.

Durant's 40%+ three-point shooting rate provided the Warriors unprecedented height and range at the 4-5 positions, forcing opponents to abandon traditional center play.

More importantly, when the game entered the decisive moment in the last two minutes, the Warriors' strategic choices underwent a qualitative change. Before Durant's arrival, Curry's isolation percentage was 22%, which dropped to 15% after his arrival, while Durant's reached a stiff 35%.

Mismatched isolations and mid-range punishments have become the Warriors' current winning formula.

Durant's arrival perfectly integrated system basketball with the superstar's personal ability, retaining the essence of the Warriors' cut-and-pass system and adding robust single-point explosion capability.

Cole is confident in leading the Warriors to beat any team they encounter.

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4 PM.

The lights inside the arena shone brilliantly, with the atmosphere at its peak.

The DJ passionately introduced the starting lineups of both teams, with deafening cheers erupting whenever a Warriors player's name was mentioned.

However, when Nuggets players appeared, booing was earth-shattering.

Especially when Zeng Xingyang appeared, the booing reached its peak.

Warriors fans really hate this man who eliminated them in last season's playoffs.

This Christmas battle is considered the league's most exciting matchup today, with virtually the entire world's fans eagerly anticipating it.

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

The Warriors starting lineup: Curry, Thompson, Durant, Green, Bogut.

Both teams have deployed their strongest lineup.

A peak showdown is about to unfold.