Chi Tong had actually spotted the problem from the very first clash between Yu Zhu and Sun Zhongkuan.
Yu Zhu was being dominated so badly not just because Sun Zhongkuan was strong, but, more importantly, because he had let himself grow complacent.
His long winning streak had accustomed his body and instincts to an easy pace. Even his focus on defense was no longer what it used to be.
Sun Zhongkuan was already more talented than Yu Zhu. With Yu Zhu in this state, it was only natural that he would get pushed around.
Chi Tong slowly withdrew his gaze. He had no intention of stepping in to correct Yu Zhu right now. Some lessons could not be learned through words alone. Yu Zhu needed to suffer a little and experience his own shortcomings firsthand before he would truly take them to heart. It was necessary, both for him and for the whole team.
When Ryonan's next possession came, Chi Tong crouched low, dribbling the basketball from hand to hand at a steady rhythm.
Facing Takeuchi Yusi's tight defense, he suddenly quickened his footwork, made two consecutive crossovers, then followed them with another feint.
Sure enough, Takeuchi Yusi hesitated for half a beat. Chi Tong seized the opening and instantly drove past her.
After shaking off Takeuchi Yusi, Chi Tong kept moving and quickly reached Mingpeng Industrial's three-point line.
Shan Anche, who had been watching another part of the court, immediately turned his attention toward him, his eyes full of wariness.
Takeuchi Yusi gritted her teeth and chased after him as well.
Although Chi Tong was not yet trapped between two defenders, Shan Anche's repeated glances made it clear that he was ready to slide over and cut him off at any moment.
In fact, Chi Tong had already decided