The Nuggets' offensive play begins. Jokic dribbles to the front court, passing the ball to Zeng Xingyang.
Ariza continues to defend, trying to swipe the ball from Zeng Xingyang's hands, his arm stretches out quickly.
Zeng Xingyang, quick-eyed and swift-handed, merges his hands seamlessly.
"Smack!" Zeng Xingyang successfully draws a foul from Ariza.
The referee swiftly signals with three fingers, indicating a three-point foul.
Ariza instantly blows his top, yelling loudly at the referee with a face full of dissatisfaction, convinced that Zeng Xingyang came to him.
Consequently, the referee hit him with a technical foul. The Rockets fans at the scene burst into boos, usually used to Harden drawing fouls from others, now getting bullied themselves—they can't swallow this.
Zeng Xingyang's lips subtlety curl into a smile, saying nothing.
