Wang Yi sank the shot, then lifted his chin at Akagi Gangan. "How was that? Was that a pretty nice move?"
"Again!"
Akagi Gangan said, taking up his position on offense.
After Wang Yi passed him the ball, he went back to the free-throw line to defend.
Akagi Gangan went with the same move as before. He protected the ball with his left hand and dribbled with his right, using the left side of his body to push past Wang Yi with ease and reach the basket.
This time, he gathered the ball in one hand and turned sideways, slamming it into the hoop with a powerful dunk.
The crowd erupted in cheers again.
Wang Yi dribbled back to the free-throw line, while Akagi Gangan once again defended him there.
Wang Yi started by dribbling to the right. Just as he neared Akagi Gangan, he suddenly changed direction and dribbled left, gathering the ball as he began his three steps.
Akagi Gangan hurriedly slid one step to the left.
But Wang Yi only took two steps. He planted his right foot forward and made a motion with his right hand as if to flip the ball up for a reverse layup.
Akagi Gangan hurriedly reached out to block the shot, but Wang Yi pulled his right foot back and used his left as a pivot to spin forward.
He came around to the right side of the basket.
It was as if he'd spun right around Akagi Gangan.
Akagi Gangan was completely fooled, and Wang Yi casually flipped the ball into the hoop.
The score was tied at 4–4.
Akagi Gangan furrowed his brow slightly.
This guy's handles were far better than he'd expected. Not only was he great at getting past defenders, he had plenty of ways to finish,