The offense and defense switched.
Hainan launched a counterattack.
Maki Shinichi dribbled skillfully with both hands and sped toward Shohoku's half of the court.
After being caught off guard by Qing Junce's astonishing shot, Maki Shinichi wasn't the kind of person who would swallow his anger. He had been holding his frustration in, waiting for a chance to return the favor.
At this moment, Miyagi Ryota was responsible for guarding Maki Shinichi.
However, the gap between their physical abilities was like a chasm. Whether it was explosive speed or a strong, powerful build, Miyagi Ryota was far inferior to Maki Shinichi.
Maki Shinichi broke through Miyagi Ryota's tight defense with ease. Like a wild horse breaking free of its reins, he charged straight toward Shohoku's basket.
"Stop him!" Miyagi Ryota shouted at the top of his lungs as he desperately chased from behind.
Akagi Takenori reacted swiftly, immediately charging out from the paint like an arrow leaving the bow to provide help defense.
But this move inadvertently gave Maki Shinichi an excellent offensive opportunity.
He seized the moment, flicked his wrist, and sent a perfectly accurate long pass like a cannonball into the hands of Takasago Kazuma on the wing.
"This is bad." Mitsui Hisashi cried out inwardly, immediately turning and sprinting toward Takasago Kazuma, trying to block his shot before he could take it.
Unfortunately, the distance between them was simply too great. Even though Mitsui Hisashi gave it everything he had, by the time he finally reached Takasago Kazuma, he had yet to jump, and Takasago Kazuma had already decisively released the ball.
Mitsui Hisashi refused to give up. Gritting his teeth, he leaped high with all his strength and stretched out his arm, trying to intercept the basketball flying through the air.
However, the basketball still skimmed