Japan launched another attack.
This time, Kawamura Yuki had a teammate set a screen to draw Yang Hanson out of the paint for a one-on-one.
Kawamura Yuki might have been short, but over the years he had mastered the art of taking on bigger players, especially when he could draw the opposing center out for an isolation play.
That let him use his nimble footwork to get past those centers.
Yang Hanson came out to guard him beyond the three-point line, leaving Kawamura Yuki about a step of space.
Kawamura Yuki used a series of crossovers to shift Yang Hanson's balance, then quickly lowered his stance and darted past him.
There was no denying that Kawamura Yuki had some real skill.
With his advantage in speed and footwork, he got past Yang Hanson cleanly.
He also knew Pang Bo was guarding the paint for China Team, so after getting past Yang Hanson, he didn't drive all the way to the basket. Instead, he pulled up from around the free-throw line.
Pang Bo was capable of stepping up to defend at the free-throw line, but he couldn't rush out there recklessly.
Kawamura Yuki was a Point Guard with excellent Basketball IQ and passing ability. If Pang Bo stepped out, the paint would be left open, and Kawamura Yuki would surely take the chance to pass inside. So Pang Bo stayed in the paint.
As a result, when Kawamura Yuki shot, there was no one in front of him.
Kawamura Yuki had plenty of confidence in his mid-range jumper.
His shot had a straight trajectory and just the right amount of power.
But the moment the ball left his hands, a figure sprang up behind him.
The ball had already left Kawamura Yuki's hand when an arm reached over his head. With