He paused, then continued, "A three-pointer only gives you one more point than a two-pointer. That might not seem like much, but over time, every extra three stretches the gap a little further."
"Aiwa Gakuin is already five points ahead. If Ryonan still can't find opportunities to shoot threes or contain Aiwa Gakuin's perimeter shooting, the gap could keep growing."
Unlike the worried Mukai Yayo, Shendai Liufei showed no anxiety at all as she watched Ryonan fall behind on the court.
She kept her camera raised, its lens tracking Chi Tong closely. Every so often, she pressed the shutter, recording his every move on the court.
Her expression remained calm, her eyes unwavering and still full of trust in Chi Tong.
It was as though the five-point deficit meant nothing to her. Ryonan could erase it at any moment, and she believed they would not keep trailing like this.
On the Ryonan bench.
Watching the fierce contest on the court and the widening deficit, Xiangtian Yanyi could no longer hold back. "Coach, should we call a timeout? If this keeps up, the gap will only get bigger."
Tiangang Maoyi remained seated with his arms folded across his chest, leaning against the back of his chair. He calmly watched the game unfold, without a trace of panic.
At Xiangtian Yanyi's words, he replied evenly, "Don't rush, Yanyi. We're behind now, but this is only temporary. Chi Tong always knows what he's doing. Give him a little more time. He'll find a way to break through."
Xiangtian Yanyi did not press the matter. She had only been making a suggestion, and deep down, she still trusted her captain.
The battle on the court continued. With the lead they had built, Aiwa Gakuin looked increasingly composed on both offense and defense.
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