He actually broke through Akagiri's defense? (Part one)

Every player on the court carried out his role without the slightest lapse.

On defense, they fought tooth and nail for position and steals. On offense, they shot decisively and worked in sync, carefully considering every pass and every shot.

Possession changed hands rapidly. One moment Ryonan launched a fast break; the next, Daiei Academy set up its half-court offense. The entire court was charged with tension as both teams fought for every second.

Of all the matchups, though, the duel between Sendoh and Tu Wu Chun drew the most attention.

Their styles were remarkably similar, both fluid and versatile, as though each were the other's reflection.

When Sendoh brought the ball up, he deliberately slowed the pace. He looked almost careless, yet the moment his defender let his guard down, he would suddenly accelerate past him or slip a behind-the-back pass to an unexpected teammate.

Tu Chun was just as skilled at deceiving opponents. He often dribbled in place, seemingly looking in one direction while subtly adjusting his stance, then delivered a precise bounce pass a second later to help a teammate score on the break.

This clash between evenly matched opponents sent wave after wave of cheers through the stands.

The scoreboard remained close throughout: 6–6, 8–8, 10–10. Whenever one side scored, the other quickly found an opportunity to answer. Neither team managed to pull ahead.

Ten minutes had passed since the game began, but the deadlock showed no sign of breaking. The numbers on the scoreboard kept changing, yet neither side could open a gap.

Every basket was like adding a weight to each side of a scale, keeping it perfectly balanced.

The duel between Sendoh and Tu Wu Chun remained the focus of the game. Their back-and-forth battle looked fierce. Sometimes Sento broke through Tu Wu