Even before the third match between Qingbei and Yunan teams has started, online fans have already begun to launch their attacks.

- Has the starting lineup for the Qingbei team been released?

- Obviously not. Knowing Qingbei's style, they always release the information an hour before the match starts. Just wait and see.-

- If Sun Meng doesn't play, this year's league can basically be declared over.

- The person upstairs said some really nasty things.

- To be honest, without Sun Meng, the Qingbei team would never have succeeded.

- Sigh, Qingbei team wasn't a particularly strong team to begin with, and it's only been one season, so it's really not worth that much new fan growth.

Who doesn't love a story of a dark horse's unexpected rise and a triumphant rebirth?

To put it bluntly, beating Zhou Qing's team was like a novice punching a master. Beating Jiang's team was a matter of bloodline dominance.

- The player upstairs is skilled; if they can beat the Yuna team, it would be a true story of a comeback from a 0-2 deficit to achieve a stunning comeback.

- The person upstairs is dreaming. Case closed.

- Haha, yeah, even in this situation, Qingbei team fans are still dreaming.

- This was supposed to be a great final, but it's being treated like a low-quality match. The Qingbei team probably doesn't have much of a chance.

-If Sun Meng doesn't play today, I'm not watching anymore. There's nothing interesting to watch, what's the point?

- Those upstairs, stop watching now and turn left. Please exit the live stream, thank you.

-What?! Has the starting lineup for the Qingdao North team been released?

The netizens' questions were quickly answered.

Liu Du’s voice was loud and clear: “Hello everyone, welcome to the third game of the National Women’s Basketball League Finals. The Yunan team has won two consecutive games against the Qingbei team, and the overall score is 2-0, with the Yunan team leading by two games.”

"This is Qingbei team's last chance. This match is crucial, and the pressure is immense. I hope the Qingbei team players can adjust their mindset and give it their all," Feng Xu echoed.

Liu Du glanced at the starting lineups of both teams and said, "Sun Meng still hasn't played. This game doesn't look easy for Qingbei team."

With the referee's whistle, the match officially began.

Yu Nan team's center Ren Qiqi and Yang Lingling jumped at the same time.

Lu Yu stared at the two people's sudden jump, their bodies slowly unfolding in the air before her eyes. Ren Qiqi's jump height was still slightly better.

The basketball was slapped hard and flew towards the point guard of the Yunan team.

The point guard of the Yunan team leaped up, grabbed the basketball, and then passed it to Ji Yun's position in the frontcourt without hesitation.

After receiving the ball, Ji Yun displayed astonishing speed and power. Like a shooting star streaking across the night sky, she headed straight for the basket.

Lu Yu's heart was in her throat as she watched Ji Yun accelerate in an instant, leaving everyone behind. Jumping while running seemed to be a habit etched into Ji Yun's bones; she stretched her body and forcefully slammed the ball into the basket.

Goal!

The audience in the Yu Nan team's area cheered and applauded Ji Yun's wonderful performance. Such a rapid opening attack was clearly something the Yu Nan team had prepared in advance.

Lu Yu felt unprecedented pressure. She knew that if she couldn't win this game, her and her teammates' league journey would be over.

Sun Meng sat on the bench, her heart filled with anxiety.

In the following matches, the Yunan team continued their strong offensive momentum. The Yunan players displayed excellent teamwork and scored frequently.

The Qingbei team's interior defense was broken up, and Ji Yun alone could hold off both Shu Juan and Yang Liu.

The score gradually widened.

At halftime, Qingbei team was already down by 16 points, which seemed like a hopeless deficit.

The members of the Qingbei team numbly replenished their water and salt, helpless and exhausted.

"Playing with momentum isn't about haphazardly hitting the ball. What's wrong with your positioning in the paint, Shujuan? You—"

"Coach, I have a suggestion."

Coach Wang's reprimand was interrupted by Lu Yu's cold voice as soon as he began.

"Speak," Coach Wang said, flipping through his tactics book.

"Leave Ji Yun to me. We still need someone on the field who can organize the attack." Lu Yu's voice was calm. She knew Shu Juan's current state, and the overly loud inner voice brought Lu Yu back to her senses.

Halftime had passed, and Shu Juan's mind was filled with worry about the outcome, making it impossible for her to concentrate on the game. Her interior defense was practically nonexistent, and her perimeter offense was being shut down. To have any chance of survival, she needed to play to her strengths and avoid her weaknesses.

Upon hearing Lu Yu's words, Wang Jie, who was on the bench, widened her eyes instantly and waited for Coach Wang's instructions.

Without needing many words, Coach Wang understood what Lu Yu meant. With two point guards and one shooting guard on the court, Lu Yu's three-pointers and mid-range shots would have a place to shine. The Qingbei team would fight for the inside defense as much as possible, and they wanted to use their outside strength to break through the Yunan team's blockade.

Instead of fighting with shields, it's better to fight with bayonets; that's what the Qin Huai team taught her.

"Wang Jie, warm up. Get ready to go on the court," Coach Wang said decisively.

Wang Jie never expected that she would have a chance to play at such a crucial moment, and what surprised her even more was that it was Lu Yu who suggested it. She warmed up while listening to Coach Wang's tactical instructions.

"You'll be guarding Yu Nan's point guard. It would be best if you could steal the ball. Lu Yu and Yang Liu will be supporting you inside. Focus on fast breaks, but don't be too obvious about your intentions. Try to pass the ball to Chu Feiyu long passes from the outside, and don't position yourself too far forward," Coach Wang said eloquently.

"Okay!" Wang Jie's voice was quite loud.

Lu Yu remained expressionless throughout, and the images captured on the stadium's big screen showed her as a cool and aloof beauty.

Jiao Yuyin could only watch from afar; he knew she only wanted every minute on the field.

The whistle blew, and the second half of the game began.

The rotation between Wang Jie and Shu Juan stunned everyone.

"I'm not seeing things, am I? It's Wang Jie and Shu Juan taking turns," Liu Du exclaimed.

Luo Yan said, "How should Qingbei team arrange their interior defense? They can't even withstand Yunan team's interior attacks now."

Feng Xu, with his sharp eye, said, "No, it's not Wang Jie guarding Ji Yun. It's very likely Lu Yu guarding Ji Yun. Qingbei team's move is brilliant. You Yunan team have figured out Shu Juan's inside movement perfectly, so I might as well not pursue precise positioning inside."

"But Lu Yu is a point guard after all, and he's at a disadvantage in height, so it must be difficult for him to attack or defend," Liu Du said with a puzzled look.

Feng Xu had a different opinion: "Offense won't be a problem. Lu Yu's shooting percentages from long range and mid-range are both good. And one crucial point is that Lu Yu has superb ball-handling skills. She can organize the offense in the paint at any time, which can greatly compensate for the lack of strength in the paint. After all, without Sun Meng on the court, no one can organize the help defense and offense in the paint. As for defense, it's hard to say. Ji Yun's height and wingspan definitely have an advantage, but it also depends on how Lu Yu plays."