NBA: Rising Superstar!

On the court, Jokic and Bogut stood facing each other as the referee tossed the basketball high into the air.

Bogut reacted swiftly, tipping the ball accurately to Curry.

Curry caught it and immediately passed it to Durant.

Durant carried the ball up the court, and upon seeing this, Zeng Xingyang quickly moved forward to tightly mark Durant. Simultaneously, Pope also swiftly moved his feet to chase after Curry, who was running to the other side.

In the first play, the Warriors displayed their seamless teamwork.

Green and Bogut were in sync, creating an "elevator door" for Curry.

Curry quickly cut inside from the left wing and then nimbly moved to the right outside the three-point line.

Pope and Butler chased with all their might, but at the right side of the free-throw line, they were trapped by the double screen of Green and Bogut.

"Bang!" Butler staggered and fell heavily to the ground, but the referee's whistle remained silent.

Curry immediately found an opening, seizing the fleeting opportunity to shoot a three-pointer without hesitation.

Zeng Xingyang rushed to help with all his strength, but it was already too late.

The basketball traced a perfect arc through the air, swishing through the net.

"Swish!" The crowd erupted into a cheer, with the Warriors taking the lead, 0 to 3.

Green, full of pride, loudly taunted the fallen Butler: "You useless trash, you can't keep up with Stephen!"

Furious, Butler immediately retorted: "F*ck, that was a moving screen!"

Zeng Xingyang and Ma Long also hurried to pressure the referee, insisting that it was an illegal moving screen, yet the referee remained indifferent.

The so-called elevator door tactic involves two screeners moving quickly to close the gap as a defender approaches, forming an impenetrable barrier that blocks the defender's path. However, this contradicts NBA rules which require screeners to set their position in advance and not use movement to block defenders temporarily.

Clearly, Bogut and Green did not give Butler sufficient space, constituting a typical screening foul.

"Calm down." Jokic stepped in steadily to signal his teammates.

Zeng Xingyang and Butler took a deep breath, temporarily setting aside the dispute.

Jokic received the inbound pass from Gordon and quickly dribbled past half-court.

At this time, Thompson stuck to Zeng Xingyang like gum and unceremoniously gave him a hard physical challenge.

Staggered by the impact, Zeng Xingyang understood that the Warriors were determined to win this game tonight.

Jokic made a precise pass to Zeng Xingyang.

Zeng Xingyang received the ball and, with an agile dribble move, accelerated past Thompson on the right side, directly attacking the inside.

But the Warriors' defense was also very swift, with Durant and Green quickly double-teaming him.

The Warriors had devised a defense strategy targeting Zeng Xingyang for tonight, trying to disrupt his rhythm with aggressive physicality. Last season, they had suffered at Zeng Xingyang's hands and were determined not to let it happen again tonight.

Facing the double team, Zeng Xingyang hesitated not at all, quickly passing the ball back to Jokic near the free-throw line.

Jokic, after receiving the ball, faked a shot, successfully drawing Bogut's defense.

Then, he suddenly broke through to the right.

At this moment, Gordon on the left baseline, understanding the play, quickly cut towards the basket.

On the move, Jokic leapt high, precisely throwing the ball to Gordon.

Gordon caught the ball securely in the air, gripping it tightly with both hands, then forcefully slammed it into the hoop.

"Bang!!" The powerful dunk instantly reignited the atmosphere in the arena, with the score changing to 2 to 3.

The Warriors fans in attendance collectively gasped, realizing that the Nuggets' strength was no coincidence. This play fully demonstrated the Nuggets' offensive chemistry.

The Warriors quickly initiated a new round of offense.

"Raise the defensive intensity!" Zeng Xingyang called out sternly, shouting loudly to his teammates.

Pope immediately rushed towards Curry with intense pressure.

Not yet past half-court, Curry felt unprecedented defensive pressure and, out of options, had to pass the ball to Green in advance. As Green dribbled to organize, Gordon also stepped up, applying pressure.

Green clearly noticed that compared to last season, this season's Nuggets had undergone a transformative change.

The team's talent levels increased significantly, and their defensive awareness had made a qualitative leap.

Butler and Gordon, in their respective positions, had abilities far exceeding the league's average, making the Warriors' offense exceptionally difficult.

Green passed the ball to Thompson, who just caught it and was preparing to dribble when "snap!" Butler extended his long arm, trying to make a steal.

Thompson's dribbling skills weren't very refined, and with Butler's interference, he lost control of the ball.

However, when Butler dove to save the ball, he accidentally stepped on the sideline, and the referee ruled that possession remained with the Warriors.

The Warriors reorganized their offense.

Curry received a pass outside the three-point line, using a screen.

He intended to pass the ball to Durant, but Zeng Xingyang had already predicted his intentions and quickly implemented a semi-front defense on Durant.

Seeing this, Curry dared not make a hasty pass, as any slight error could result in a turnover.

Zeng Xingyang knew very well the enormous threat Durant posed on the court. He could not allow him to receive the ball easily. Durant's ability to draw defenders could easily activate the Warriors' shooters.

Out of choices, Curry asked his teammates for a screen once again.

Bogut and Green stepped forward simultaneously to set a horns screen for him.

Pope, Jokic, and Gordon quickly followed, firmly guarding their defense.

In the crowd, Curry showcased his outstanding dribbling skills, using a flashy hop dribble to successfully break through the defense and advance inside.

He then gathered himself and flew up for a layup, with Butler quickly retreating, leaping high to attempt a block.

But Curry's bank shot angle was incredibly tricky, and the basketball bounced high, kissing the board and dropping in.

2 to 5, with this brilliant floater, Curry once again displayed his superb handling skills and excellent scoring ability.

In addition to his stunning three-point skills, Curry was adept at using crossovers, behind-the-back dribbles, and sudden stops and starts, combining them with the Eurostep or floaters to finish plays, compensating for his shortcomings in physical contact. Against tall defenders, he often used fake moves to outsmart opponents.

As a fellow point guard, Zeng Xingyang had a completely different style; he relied on his excellent physical attributes to remain competitive during confrontations.

Once Jokic crossed half-court with the ball, he handed it to Butler.

Zeng Xingyang quickly cut inside with Thompson, spinning around to use his strong body to pin Thompson behind him, simultaneously extending his hand for the ball from Butler.

Butler quickly lobbed the ball high to Zeng Xingyang.

Upon receiving the pass, Zeng Xingyang did not hesitate for a moment, leaning back against Thompson before the defense set in.

"Bang!" In the confrontation, Thompson was clearly at a disadvantage, easily overpowered by Zeng Xingyang.

Zeng Xingyang took advantage, leaning back and jumping high for the shot.

"Swish!"

The basketball swished through the net, and the score was 4 to 5.

With a seamless series of actions, Zeng Xingyang employed a simple and efficient offensive move to add two more points for the Nuggets.