In the 328th game, they chose to double-team Chi Tong because his suppression of Aiwa Academy's perimeter was simply too lethal. Without containing him, Aiwa Academy would not even have a chance to attack.
Yet Chi Tong's presence also gave Ryonan's other players room to perform, and this contradictory situation left them at a loss.
He turned his gaze toward Zhu Xingda on the court, a hint of expectation in his eyes.
Aiwa Academy's situation was far from optimistic. Although the gap had not widened further, they had not managed to close it effectively either. Everything now depended on whether Zhu Xingda could maintain the current situation.
Tanabe Kenichi silently prayed, Hold your ground. Even if we can only maintain the status quo and keep the gap from widening, as long as we get through this stretch, there will still be a chance to strike back later.
The game between Ryonan and Aiwa Academy continued. The numbers on the scoreboard shifted slowly with every exchange of offense and defense, every point gained or lost tugging at the hearts of everyone present.
Time slipped away second by second amid the players' ragged breathing and running footsteps, while the feast of offense and defense continued to unfold on the court.
Sento advanced the ball into Aiwa Gakuin's half. Facing Lei Tian Zhenglun's defense, he gave a light jab step and swayed his body slightly, feinting a drive and drawing Lei Tianzhenglun into an instinctive lateral move.
In that instant, Sendoh flicked his wrist, slipping the basketball cleverly behind his back and accurately into the hands of Fukuda Kicchou, who had already cut into the paint.
Fukuda Kicchou caught the ball without pausing, rose easily for a layup, and sent it through the hoop.
Soon, Aiwa Academy launched an attack.
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