Zhu Xingda seized the opportunity and rose without hesitation. The basketball traced a perfect arc through the air and swished cleanly through the net. Another three-pointer! Aichi added three more points.
After landing, Zhu Xingda raised an eyebrow at Mitsui Hisashi, his eyes full of provocation.
"I told you, you can't guard me."
Mitsui Hisashi's face alternated between green and white. It felt as though his pride had been ruthlessly trampled beneath someone's feet, leaving him utterly humiliated.
"Damn it!"
Mitsui Hisashi gritted his teeth and growled under his breath, fury blazing in his eyes. He knew that if this continued, he would be completely crushed. He had to find a way to strike back. He had to score!
The pace of the game clearly quickened. Kanagawa had no intention of letting Aichi control the situation any longer. Fujima Kenji brought the ball up to lead the attack, his eyes as calm as a deep pool. He did not rush to attack, instead quickly scanning Aichi's defensive positioning from the corner of his eye as his mind raced.
"Liu Chuanfeng!"
Fujima Kenji called softly, then shot Liu Chuanfeng an extremely subtle look.
Liu Chuanfeng understood at once. Without the slightest hesitation, he took off.
One step, two steps, three steps—Liu Chuanfeng's movement was incredibly tricky. Using Akagi's screen, he instantly slipped past Aichi's defenders and drove into the heart of their paint like a sharp blade.
"Not good!"
"Quick!"
"Guard him!"
Zhu Xingda hurriedly shouted a warning, but it was already too late.
Fujima Kenji caught that fleeting opening and flicked his wrist. A precise lob pass, as if it had eyes, flew steadily toward the restricted area.
The instant Liu Chuanfeng caught the ball, he turned with the momentum and rose toward the basket. His shooting motion flowed as