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This is how Zeng Xingyang broke the double-team and responded with an attack.

The momentum of the crowd quickly died down.

"Zeng's attack is badass."

"This play was strong."

"There's no way; if the double-team can't stop him, there's really nothing to be done."

"This is what a player does."

"The technique is really impressive, getting past two defenders so fiercely."

Clippers fans were discussing.

Zeng Xingyang's attack this time significantly boosted the Nuggets' morale. During the third quarter, the Nuggets were always under pressure from the Clippers trying to catch up, even almost overtaking them at one point.

Every player was under significant pressure, and Zeng Xingyang stepped up to alleviate it.

The Clippers' offense.

Crawford received the ball and tried to shake off Nelson in the backcourt, but was fouled by Nelson.

Mike Malone at this time substituted Jokic in.

Jokic's appearance signaled that this match had entered its final showdown moment.

Paul dribbled to the frontcourt, trying to use Griffin's screen to shake off Zeng Xingyang's harassment.

But he didn't succeed, as Zeng Xingyang continued to tangle with Paul.

Paul passed the ball to the right side to Crawford, who took one step past Nelson and entered the interior, intending for a three-step layup.

But Jokic was timely in positioning himself to interfere with Crawford.

Crawford's layup was off, and Zeng Xingyang came back to secure the rebound.

Zeng Xingyang took the ball across the half-court; this time, the Clippers' double-team didn't make it in time.

Paul wanted to step forward to block Zeng Xingyang's acceleration, but didn't succeed.

Zeng Xingyang switched hands under the leg to the left side, found a tiny space, and burst with speed inside.

Paul couldn't stop him, and Bamot was back in the paint.

Yet Bamot's defense couldn't stop the surging Zeng Xingyang.

Zeng Xingyang gathered the ball, took a step, pushed off the ground, and jumped, grabbing the basketball with one hand and smashing it down hard.

"Boom!"

The basketball was forcefully dunked into the hoop, which wobbled.

92 to 88.

Zeng Xingyang continued to score consecutively, and the fans on-site got quieter.

Clippers fans didn't dare to imagine how the game would unfold next.

Zeng Xingyang's scoring on the court seemed very relaxed.

Paul's defense seemed to have little effect on him, appearing to be of no bother.

"Chris, if you can't keep up, just foul," Rivers shouted at Paul.

Paul raised his hand, indicating this defense was his fault; Zeng Xingyang passed him too easily, leaving the team's return defense not yet in place.

Paul looked at Zeng Xingyang with more annoyance.

Paul hadn't thought of fouling earlier, but he hadn't had the chance to implement it before Zeng Xingyang passed him.

Zeng Xingyang accurately exploited Paul's defensive loopholes; with just a slight hesitation, Zeng Xingyang passed him cleanly.

Paul dribbled past, remaining calm in the face of Zeng Xingyang's defense.

Paul passed the ball to Griffin in the low post.

Griffin continued to back down on Grant.

"Bang!"

"Bang!"

Adjusting steps during the back-down collision.

Grant was at a strength disadvantage, slightly passive, and Griffin stepped, jumping into a hook shot facing forward.

"Swish!"

The basketball hooked into the basket.

92 to 90.

After scoring this basket, Griffin roared to the sky in celebration.

The game had reached the crucial fourth quarter, and such an attack made Griffin feel energized.

But Jokic didn't acknowledge Griffin, instead quickly flinging the ball forward with force.

Jokic flung the ball forcefully to the frontcourt; Zeng Xingyang leapt high, catching the basketball while crossing the midline.

After catching the ball, Zeng Xingyang accelerated, and the Clippers' defense continued to press Zeng Xingyang.

However, Zeng Xingyang didn't plan on taking this shot himself but passed to Grant quick-stepping down the middle.

Seeing the wide-open middle, Grant stepped and soared, smashing a powerful two-handed dunk.

"Boom!"

94 to 90.

"Get back faster, don't dilly-dally."

"Stay focused."

Paul angrily shouted at his teammates on the court.

Jokic's playmaking range on the court was vast; if any Nuggets player had the opportunity, he could practically always spot it.

The Clippers' defense still struggled a bit with adapting to Jokic's backcourt long passes.

The Clippers' offense came again.

Zeng Xingyang continued to press Paul.

Paul hadn't dribbled past half-court yet and already wanted to pass to Crawford.

But Nelson dashed again to intercept.

"Slap!"

"Beep beep!!"

Nelson's defense was very aggressive, but after all, his speed was a bit slow.

So the referee caught a reach-in foul.

Mike Malone didn't rest; instead, he continued with the personnel rotation, subbing Harris and Pope.

The Nuggets returned to their original starting lineup.

The Clippers' possession.

Paul received the ball, while Zeng Xingyang and the Nuggets continued with their tight defense.

Paul still felt immense pressure, barely passing to Griffin inside.

Griffin just scored one and was very confident to continue.

Griffin dribbled down.

"Bang!"

While Griffin collided and turned on Grant, Grant smartly didn't lend Griffin his strength, instead deftly stabbing to knock the ball loose.

Pope dashed in to intercept, passing ahead to Zeng Xingyang.

Zeng Xingyang wanted to continue the fast break but didn't succeed.

Paul came over to hug and foul him.

The Nuggets initiated their offense again.

Jokic received the inbounds pass at the top arc, holding the ball high while playmaking.

Zeng Xingyang cut from the left positioning inside, then circled out to the right side.

The defender switched to Crawford on Zeng Xingyang.

Jokic passed the ball over, and Zeng Xingyang took one step to get past Crawford.

Entering the paint, he stopped abruptly for a close-range shot.

"Boom!"

This shot lacked control, hitting the inside rim and bouncing out.

But Zeng Xingyang reacted quickly, rushing for the offensive rebound.

After grabbing the ball, Zeng Xingyang quickly made a shot fake, tricking Bamot into the air beside him, then took a lateral dribble step and stopped again for a close-range pull-up.

Both Griffin and Little Jordan lunged over.

There was minimal shooting space, and when everyone thought Zeng Xingyang would force a finish—

Zeng Xingyang turned the shot into a pass, with Jokic following from the other side.

Zeng Xingyang drew all the attention, allowing Jokic an easy basket confrontation for a layup.

96 to 90

Through relentless defense and second-chance offensive rebounds, the Nuggets re-established their lead.

"They fought hard; Xingyang kept crashing after rebounds."

"I love seeing such high-intensity matchups."

"I thought he'd finish it himself, but he chose to pass."

"Jokic gets Xingyang; most teammates would get tricked by him at that moment, missing the ball, but he's able to catch it."

Fans online kept sending bullet comments.

The Clippers attacked again.

Paul was a bit heated, dribbling fiercely after receiving the pass.

Paul spun continuously, mixing in changes of direction, breaking Zeng Xingyang's backcourt press.

Zeng Xingyang made little movement.

The Nuggets were quickly accumulating fouls, and Zeng Xingyang paid attention to this.

If they reached the foul limit early, the Clippers would get many easy scoring opportunities.

Paul passed the ball to Crawford on the right side.

Crawford, against Harris's defense, executed a significant shift, floating on the left, popping on the right, and then sprinting out in a crouch.

Crawford's crossover was too explosive that Harris got shaken off.

Crawford slowed for a sudden stop, attempting a high-position jumper.

The basketball described a beautiful arc.

"Swish!"

A perfect heart-piercer!!!

96 to 92.

This shot didn't follow logic, but it's just Crawford's style; he can step up to save the team when the Clippers hit a crisis.

This trait of his also created numerous troubles for the Nuggets in this series.