Episode 481: At this critical moment, a sudden change occurred!
Sawakita Eiji suddenly exerted himself, his legs springing off the floor like fully compressed coils. The half-step gap between them vanished in an instant.
Almost at the same moment Sendoh jumped, Sawakita Eiji also planted his feet and took off. Like an arrow leaving the bow, he soared up from behind Sendoh.
His outstretched palm cut through the air and precisely slapped the basketball just as Sendoh was about to shoot.
A sharp crack rang out again. The basketball flew from Sendoh's hand, slammed hard into the backboard, and bounced away. Sawakita Eiji had completed a spectacular chasedown block. Sendoh landed, frowned slightly at Tan Fei's basketball, and clicked his tongue under his breath.
Being blocked twice in a row would have rattled any player, but there was not the slightest surprise on Sendoh's face. He knew Sawakita Eiji's strength all too well.
This old rival from middle school had always possessed such terrifying recovery speed and shot-blocking ability. But those two consecutive blocks were like a spark that completely ignited the competitive fire deep in his bones.
Sendoh slowly straightened up and flexed his slightly numb wrist. His gaze shifted toward Sawakita Eiji, who was looking back at him after landing. The lazy look usually lingering in Sendoh's eyes had now been replaced by surging fighting spirit.
Sendoh would not admit defeat so easily. After being blocked twice under the basket by the same person, he had to get his payback. The game continued!
After blocking Sendoh, Fukatsu Kazunari had already reacted quickly enough to seize the basketball that had bounced back onto the court.
Sannoh did not hesitate for a moment. Seizing the opening before Ryonan's defense could reset, they immediately launched a counterattack. Fukatsu Kazunari pushed the