Chapter 199: One vs 5, Stunning Performance.
"A real one-on-five, it's terrifying."
"Zeng Xingyang might break James' record of 25 consecutive points in the playoffs, inhuman."
"The Clippers' defense is insanely targeted, amazing."
"Even double-teaming can't stop him, reminiscent of James in 2007."
"Zeng Xingyang is stepping towards being the world's strongest, step by step!"
"Being young is great, his stamina seems limitless."
"Zeng Xingyang is fierce, he's a real man."
"Who on Earth can stop Zeng Xingyang?"
"You can't stop him with on-ball tight defense, he's too accurate."
"It's clear that the Clippers' two-game winning streak really pushed Xingyang to the edge."
"Play like this, keep the ball in your hands, play it yourself, don't pass."
Fans at home and abroad were hotly debating online.
Zeng Xingyang's performance in the single quarter of Game 6 shocked everyone, scoring 29 points in a single quarter was already exaggerated, with 27 points consecutively at the start, it was even crazier at this time.
Rivers had tried to call a timeout to stop the madness, but it was to no avail.
Zeng Xingyang appeared on the court with unmatched dominance, completely tearing apart the Clippers' defense.
The second quarter started.
Zeng Xingyang continued to lead the second lineup on the court.
On the Clippers' side, Paul and Griffin also led the second lineup to confront the Nuggets.
Clippers' offense.
Paul dribbled to the frontcourt, and performed a pick-and-roll with Cole Aldrich.
After the pick-and-roll, Paul did a dribble change and broke in.
At that moment, Griffin made a cut and got rid of Grant, and Paul lobbed the ball into the air.
Griffin tapped the ball into the basket with one hand in the air.
37 to 27.
Paul and Griffin's cooperation is incredibly smooth.
Nuggets' offense.
Nelson dribbled to the frontcourt, Zeng Xingyang ran from outside the right three-point line.
The chasing defender switched to Wesley Johnson.
Bamot's defensive confidence crumbled in the first quarter against Zeng Xingyang, forcing Rivers to rotate defenders more.
Nelson was patient, waiting for Zeng Xingyang to run.
Zeng Xingyang did a counter-move and cut inside, Nelson passed the ball in.
The Clippers' defense compressed quickly, Zeng Xingyang swung the ball out to the corner for Galinarli.
Galinarli faked, opened the defense, took a step into the lane.
Then followed with a jump stop and shot.
"Swoosh!"
A perfect shot through the heart!!
39 to 27.
"Great pass." Galinarli shouted to Zeng Xingyang.
Galinarli was sent here to create space for Zeng Xingyang.
Wesley Johnson and Griffin both looked dejected; they both thought Zeng Xingyang would play solo, but he chose to pass.
This type of pass made it almost impossible for the Clippers to defend.
This guy plays too maturely, doesn't look like it's his first playoffs.
Many players lose their rationality and keep shooting when they're in a great state, but not Zeng Xingyang.
Clippers' offense goes again.
Paul picks up the ball and pushes quickly.
Wesley Johnson used screen from Griffin and Cole Aldrich to run to the corner.
Paul, breaking through, passes to him.
Wesley Johnson takes the open three-pointer.
"Swoosh!"
39 to 30.
The Nuggets' second unit defense is noticeably vulnerable, and the Clippers exploit these gaps.
Nuggets' offense.
Nelson dribbled to the front, passed the ball to Zeng Xingyang.
This time, Zeng Xingyang brought Wesley Johnson to the left low post.
Once Zeng Xingyang had the ball, he naturally faced a double team.
But Zeng Xingyang didn't stick to the ball, instead, he made a no-look behind-the-back pass to Nurkic in the paint.
Nurkic, with the positional advantage, fought off Cole Aldrich to score off the glass.
41 to 30
Zeng Xingyang continually provides assists, making it relatively easy for his teammates to score.
Rivers was in a dilemma on the sidelines; Nuggets appeared to have multiple players getting involved.
Clippers' offense.
Paul dribbled to the frontcourt.
Paul passed the ball to Griffin in the right low post.
Griffin backed down Grant, continuously pounding.
"Bang!"
"Bang!"
Turned, pushed up, drew a foul on Grant.
Griffin always reaps plentifully when playing inside at home.
Grant was speechless, finding it hard to stop Griffin playing like that.
Griffin stepped to the free-throw line and made both shots.
41 to 32.
Nuggets' offense.
After Nelson crossed half-court, he continued to deliver the ball to Zeng Xingyang in the right low post.
Zeng Xingyang switched from back to face-up, dribbled once to the right, used Wesley Johnson's body to make a smooth spin move.
Wesley Johnson thought Zeng Xingyang was going to fadeaway jump shot, he quickly leaped forward, jumped entirely.
Zeng Xingyang paused and crashed toward Wesley Johnson in mid-air with the ball.
"Bang!"
"Beep beep!"
This creating-a-foul after faking out the opponent wasn't flopping.
It was solid ability.
Zeng Xingyang walked to the free-throw line and calmly made both shots.
43 to 32
Barkley said: "Now if the Clippers don't double-team, Zeng plays himself; if they do, Zeng assists his teammates."
Smith said: "Nikola Jokic's foul troubles somewhat affect the team's connection, Zeng needs to step up and do more."
The cheers on the sidelines were silenced once again.
Zeng Xingyang continued to use his personal influence to impact the game.
The Nuggets gave the ball to Zeng Xingyang every possession.
All his teammates trusted Zeng Xingyang to make the most reasonable offensive choice.
After all, the Nuggets are fundamentally a team centered around Zeng Xingyang, losing two playoff games in a row already put all the blame passively onto Zeng Xingyang; if he didn't step up and solve the problem, the team's confidence would collapse.
Zeng Xingyang also gave his all tonight.
He fully unleashed his offensive skills, completely ignoring whether his stamina was enough.
After this low-post move, the Clippers continued to double-team Zeng Xingyang.
Zeng Xingyang didn't persist in his own offense; if his teammates had a better opportunity, he was willing to pass.
Other Nuggets were also contributing.
Grant's inner cuts, Nelson's threes, Pope's mid-range shots.
With Jokic's game time limited, Zeng Xingyang single-handedly challenged the Clippers' defensive system, either scoring himself or creating opportunities for teammates.
All the Nuggets players were wholeheartedly feeding Zeng Xingyang, who continuously attacked the Clippers' defense with the ball.
Though not every possession resulted in scoring, it was still highly efficient.
Staples Center fans witnessed the terrifying burst of Zeng Xingyang.
Ever since Kobe began his decline, it had been a long time since a star played like this at Staples Center.
The entire Clippers team was trying to counter Zeng Xingyang, only their efforts seemed futile.
Every time they scored, the Nuggets would respond.
Seeing that normal game tactics couldn't limit Zeng Xingyang, Rivers decisively called a timeout, subtly hinting for players to use tricks.
Little Jordan deliberately fouled Zeng Xingyang hard when he drove for a layup.
This level of hitting exceeded an ordinary foul.
After the referee blew the whistle, Little Jordan shouted at Zeng Xingyang: "If you dare come in again, I'll put you out."
Zeng Xingyang quickly got up and shouted back at Little Jordan: "You got wrecked by me, you can't guard me, only using underhanded tricks to disrupt me, I feel ashamed for your mom having a son like you."
This portion filled with high insult made Little Jordan's face blush.
He was furious!!