P Team continued to serve, and Point Guard held the ball and shot from beyond the arc, scoring! The score was reversed again! We turned back to serve, and Jiang Lingfeng received the ball and passed it to me. I used “Lingbo Microstep” to get past the opposing forward and then took three steps for a layup. However, the opposing Center jumped up in front of me to block the shot. I spun around, dodging the opponent's arm, and released the ball. With a "thud," the ball was still blocked by the opposing Center. This guy really has an exceptional sense of basketball.
The ball bounced off the backboard and flew far away. Jiang Lingfeng and Point Guard rushed towards the arc to catch the ball, but before it reached the arc, A Fei intercepted it mid-air and made a low pass to Jiang Lingfeng. The latter took a three-point shot but missed! The ball hit the rim, and I dashed in to grab the rebound before passing it back to Jiang Lingfeng. He assumed a shooting posture again but didn’t shoot; instead, he directly passed it to A Fei, who had just moved to the free-throw line. A Fei caught the ball and scored with a hook shot. We ran over and high-fived; this cooperation was truly seamless.
The opposing Point Guard gave us a strange smile. I didn’t understand what it meant, but it felt sinister. Whatever, we just needed to focus on our game. After the opposing team served, Point Guard took another shot from beyond the three-point line and scored! After we served, we targeted A Fei. He turned around for a hook shot under the basket but missed, allowing the opposing Center to grab the rebound. Then, the opposing Center made a direct pass to Point Guard, who took another three-point shot from the same spot! It went in again! The shooting percentage of Point Guard is truly terrifying.
We made another mistake during a fast serve; the ball was intercepted by the opposing Point Guard, who then threw it high to an advancing forward on the left wing. The left wing forward stepped back and took a three-point shot from forty-five degrees. Due to his quick release, I couldn’t react in time, so I could only jump symbolically to interfere, but that still didn’t stop the ball from swishing through the net—three three-pointers in thirty seconds! The opposing team unleashed a powerful 90-point offensive wave within half a minute!
We were stunned by their barrage of three-pointers; they had this skill too. With just two minutes left in the game, we were down six points after leading by three. We stood on the edge of a cliff. After serving, we dared not act recklessly anymore. Jiang Lingfeng passed me the ball as “Bald Man” chants erupted from the crowd. My mind raced with adrenaline—let them see my prowess as “Bald Man”! Fueled by the audience's excitement, I surged forward with my super-fast version of “Lingbo Microstep,” shaking off the opposing forward before stepping back for a jumper in front of their Center. After they served again, they passed to their forward. As soon as he caught it, I rushed up and intercepted it. I noticed their forward looking at his hand in surprise; I realized that my rough play had left a scratch on his hand. Fortunately, he had a good temper and didn’t confront me but quickly returned to focus on the game. I drove towards a forty-five-degree angle for another three-pointer—scored! Miraculously, I scored five points in a row, closing the gap to just one point with one minute twenty seconds left—90—we were still alive! The audience fell silent as I gazed around at them with excitement. Kuda Square would be where we take off!
“Dream Chasers! Dream Chasers! ” Shuai Dong and Pang Hao shouted desperately while Song Huajing and Lu Lei smiled and clapped their hands in appreciation of us. The game continued; p served again as Point Guard held onto the ball before passing it to Center. The Center jumped high for an alley-oop dunk attempt. I rushed over for help defense while A Fei also jumped up; together we blocked him decisively. The ball flew into Jiang Lingfeng’s hands, who immediately took a jump shot from beyond the arc—scored! The entire arena fell silent; I felt my passion explode as I shouted and pounded my chest with my right fist, releasing all my pent-up emotions. The sound echoed throughout Kuda Square. Although this match was tough, we showcased our fighting spirit as Dream Chasers! With fifty-six seconds remaining in the game, we led by two points after trailing for most of the second half!
After serving again, their Point Guard ran to take another three-pointer from forty-five degrees—scored again! Five out of five three-pointers—one hundred percent accuracy! It seems this sharpshooter has been practicing long-range shots diligently; thus they regained their lead with only forty seconds left—the outcome became uncertain once more. The crowd erupted again; I felt utterly helpless. After serving, Jiang Lingfeng controlled the ball; this time our offense had to score or else our chances would be over.
As we approached seven or eight seconds left on the shot clock, Jiang Lingfeng passed directly to me. After receiving it, I executed my learned skill “Lingbo Microstep,” dodging past P Team’s forward straight towards the basket. As their Center came over for help defense, I stepped back for a jumper—I felt contact as I landed against their forward; both of us lost our balance and fell to the ground without moving while staring at the basketball soaring above us—it went in! I sprang up from the floor and clenched my fist tightly—twenty-two seconds left—4—the opponent’s possession—we were still not out of danger.
After serving again, they prepared for their final attack. The Point Guard held onto the ball near the free-throw line while Jiang Lingfeng approached for tight defense. The Point Guard found an opportunity to pass it out to their forward who jumped immediately upon receiving it. I dashed in front of him and leaped up with all my strength to block—but oh no! The ball was once again caught by their Point Guard, who quickly brought it back beyond three-point range for another shot. Despite all our efforts, including Jiang Lingfeng jumping as high as he could, we still couldn’t touch it. We all froze as every spectator held their breath; it felt like time stood still as we watched that basketball fly through the air—it went in! With only three seconds remaining—46—we were eliminated!
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