He paused, then continued, "The one-point advantage of a three-pointer over a two-pointer may not seem like much, but over time, every extra three they make will widen the gap a little."
Aiwa Gakuin was already five points ahead. If Ryonan still could not find opportunities to shoot threes or limit Aiwa Gakuin's outside shooting, the gap would likely keep growing from here on out.
Unlike Mukai Yayo, Shendai Liufei showed no anxiety at all when she saw Ryonan falling behind on the court.
She still held up her camera, the lens tightly following Chi Tong's figure as she occasionally pressed the shutter, recording every one of his movements on the court.
Her expression was remarkably calm, her eyes utterly unwavering and still filled with trust in Chi Tong.
It was as though, in her eyes, a five-point deficit was nothing at all. Ryonan could catch up at any moment. She believed Ryonan would not keep trailing like this.
On Ryonan's bench.
Watching the intense battle on the court and the gradually worsening score, Xiangtian Yanyi could not hold herself back any longer. "Coach, should we call a timeout first? If this continues, the gap will only get bigger."
Tiangang Maoyi remained seated against the back of the bench with her arms folded across her chest, calmly watching the situation unfold without the slightest panic.
Hearing Xiangtian Yanyi's words, she replied evenly, "Don't rush, Yanyi. Falling behind now is only temporary. Chi Tong has always known what he is doing. Wait a little longer. He'll find a way to break the deadlock."
Xiangtian Yanyi did not press the matter. She had merely made a suggestion. Deep down, she still believed in her captain.
The battle on the court continued. With the lead they had built earlier, Aiwa Gakuin appeared increasingly