After Zeng Xingyang took the stage in the second quarter, the Nuggets' offense never missed a beat.
The Nuggets scored on every single possession.
The efficiency was a bit shocking.
By now, the lead the Blazers built in the first quarter had completely vanished.
The camera panned over the sidelines to show some of the starting players sitting on the bench.
The message was clear: the Nuggets' bench players seemed more deserving of the main positions.
The Blazers' offense.
Lillard and Ami Nu's pick and roll.
Zeng Xingyang was blocked, and Lillard changed direction to break through.
Lillard's second acceleration got him past Galinarli.
"Bang!"
A strong physical contact led to a foul.
The confrontation was intense, Lillard missed the first free throw but made the second.
37 to 40
The Nuggets came on the attack again.
Nelson dribbled to the frontcourt and passed directly to Zeng Xingyang.
Jokic spread out on the other side.
