If Zeng Xingyang needs to score, then Zeng Xingyang will step up, and many of these 21 points are crucial shots.
Zeng Xingyang's scoring ability is very stable in key moments.
Jokic performed excellently, achieving a triple-double with 22 points, 11 rebounds, and 11 assists, breaking the rookie records for triple-doubles.
Jokic is becoming more confident on the court, and almost every play involves the Nuggets giving him the ball to organize.
His presence makes the Nuggets less desperate for a point guard.
Many commentators from ESPN and TNT believe Jokic will become a new-age playmaking center.
On the Lakers' side, Kobe scored 24 points, 5 rebounds, and 6 assists, but the 24 points came from 30 attempts, which is quite damaging to the team.
Russell, the second overall pick, continued to receive boos from the fans, only managing 6 points, 4 assists, and 3 rebounds, with a high 5 turnovers and 3 blocks against him, cementing his nickname "Shui La" among Lakers fans.
