Chapter 77 Dual-Gun Firing
However, it was too late. Maki could only watch helplessly as Mitsui struck a beautiful shooting pose and launched the shot—
In fact, Amu lost control for a moment and knocked Mitsui down.
Almost the instant the attack was made, everyone held their breath, not daring to make a sound.
"Whoosh!"
The quiet stadium was filled with the crisp sound of a net going in.
"Beep!"
But the sounds at the scene weren't just the crisp sound of the net going in; there were also urgent whistles.
The three-pointer went in, and there's an extra free throw!
After the ball hit the net, the referee gave his ruling.
"What?"
"How is this possible?!"
Coach Gao and the few substitute players from Hainan jumped to their feet, their faces filled with shock and disbelief.
Coach Taoka's heart was pounding. He watched the Shohoku players' precise positioning, movement, and screens on the court. Once this tactic was executed—
As long as you get in, you've won!
Coach Taoka couldn't help but glance at Coach Anzai sitting on the bench—
Coach Anzai remained calm and composed, holding the familiar cup of tea in his hand, as if everything was within his expectations.
[Yay! That's awesome!]
The bench at Xiangbei Stadium erupted in cheers.
[That mistress is amazing! We love you to death!]
The Flame Man and the Sakuragi Army shouted excitedly.
The audience seemed frozen in place, as if stunned into inability to react by the goal.
Mitsui, standing at the free-throw line, was completely focused.
Bend your knees, bend your hips, lift the ball, and release!
Completed in one go!
"Whoosh!"
Shohoku vs. Hainan, 40:56!
A victorious smile spread across Mitsui's face.
The entire venue erupted in cheers and screams.
[Yan Yi excitedly shouted: Wow, Coach, Shohoku is really strong! They started the second half with a 3+1!]
Coach Taoka's expression turned serious: This isn't a traditional three-point pick-and-roll tactic... When did Coach Anzai come up with this new tactic?
[Sendoh suddenly spoke up: Hikoichi, you mentioned before that the tall girl from Shohoku, is she the assistant coach of the Shohoku team?]
[Yan Yi: Yes, she's Sakuragi's older sister. She just returned from the United States.]
Coach Taoka glanced casually at Hanon on the bench, not paying her any attention.
[Uozumi couldn't help but ask: Coach, if Shohoku uses this tactic against us, how should we respond?]
Taoka's mind was racing, as he considered ways to break the tactic while solemnly stating:
If Shohoku uses this tactic, we absolutely cannot give up; we have to find a way to counter it. What are everyone's thoughts on this?
[The members of Ryonan: ...]
The Ryonan team members looked at each other, speechless for a moment. Could it be that even the coach couldn't come up with a solution?
Coach Gao Tou decided to observe the situation further and did not call a timeout.
Possession of the ball was given to Hainan.
Sakuragi is back in form, and he defends Ajin so tightly that there's no way to get through.
Amu forcefully broke through the defense in the paint, scoring two points for Hainan.
Shohoku inbounds the ball from the baseline, only to find that the Hainan players have already retreated.
"The withdrawal of troops from Hainan was really fast."
Miyagi muttered something, dribbled the ball past half-court, and moved to the left side beyond the three-point line to organize an attack.
[Yan Yi shouted nervously: Is Shohoku going to repeat the same tactics as last time?]
The audience immediately perked up, their eyes widening as they watched every move of the Shohoku players intently.
Sakuragi and Rukawa positioned themselves near the free-throw line.
Mitsui used the same tactic again, rushing quickly towards the restricted area.
Having learned from past mistakes, Hainan is much more cautious this time and is prepared at all times.
"Defense! Defense! Don't give Mitsui a chance!" After being blocked, A-Shen shouted and tried to break free from the opponent's defense.
Takasago, of course, wouldn't let Mitsui make a move easily, and immediately gave chase after him.
But! He was stopped by Sakuragi, who suddenly appeared out of nowhere.
"I'm blocked! Substitute! Substitute!"
Mitsui, sprinting in a straight line, noticed that Maki was closely following him. After reading the defense, Mitsui immediately made a sharp turn—
Just as Mitsui turned and walked around the door, Sakuragi and Rukawa decisively closed the door.
Maki anticipated this, but unfortunately, Sakuragi and Rukawa were like two mountains blocking their defensive escape route.
It's completely blocked, not a drop of water leaks in!
Miyagi had been observing out of the corner of his eye, and seeing Mitsui enter smoothly, he slyly gave him a head start.
The ball arrived at the player's location, and Mitsui received the ball.
Before him lay a vast, empty space.
Aim, jump—
"Whoosh!"
Like splashes of water, the net was rippled.
43:58!
[You're the best, India!]
Wow! Another three-pointer from Mitsui Hisashi of Shohoku!
The teamwork in this game was absolutely brilliant! Wow, are they really high school students?!
[Wow, did everyone see that clearly? How did Shohoku do that? It's amazing!]
The audience cheered wildly for that spectacular goal, their shouts rising higher and higher, their blood boiling with excitement.
With the elevator doors opening and closing, Mitsui's three-pointers can strike fear into the hearts of any team.
*Smack!*
After Shohoku hit three consecutive three-pointers, Coach Takato's second paper fan snapped in two.
Hainan had no choice but to be the first to call for a halt.
Everyone could see that Shohoku was focusing on Mitsui's three-point shooting.
Amu wiped the sweat from his face, pondering how to break Shohoku's tactic.
He knew that Coach Gao called a timeout to resolve this issue.
The Hainan team formed a circle, listening attentively to the coach's instructions.
"Maki, keep a close eye on Mitsui. You guys reinforce the defense. If they form another double-team, charge right in!"
"Yes!" Amu nodded, his eyes resolute.
The Hainan team has always been willing to pay any price for victory!
"The other team members also tried to take more shots at Mitsui to wear him down."
The Hainan players nodded in agreement, feeling a long-lost sense of crisis once again.
Mitsui looked at the Hainan team, raised his eyebrows, and asked, "Junior, do you think Coach Takato can crack our tactics?"
All the Shohoku team members stared at Hanon, waiting for her answer.
Hanon simply smiled, a smile as bright and dazzling as the early summer sun.
"At least he couldn't figure it out before the end of this game, and Hainan's players don't have the ability to crack it yet."
The team members' eyes lit up immediately, looking at Hana with admiration and excitement.
At that moment, Rukawa Kaede suddenly and quietly touched Kanon's hand.
Those beautiful fox eyes were filled with Huayin.
Hua Yin's lips curled up, and she asked slyly, "Xiao Feng, have you ever experienced the kind of treatment where you're unguarded and have an open shot during a game?"
The fox shook its head, a hint of amusement flickering in its bright black eyes.
All of Rukawa Kaede's novel and wonderful experiences come from Kanon.
Let's pause and come back.
Hainan is on offense. Amu is dribbling the ball while observing his teammates' positions.
Suddenly, he drove hard past Sakuragi and passed the ball to Kiyota. Kiyota's layup was interfered with by Rukawa, and the basketball spun around the edge of the basket before falling down. Kakuta grabbed the ball and quickly passed it to Miyagi.
Shohoku used the same familiar running formation.
The audience was thrilled. How would Hainan deal with Xiangbei's invincible tactics?
"Don't think you can stop me so easily!" Amu roared coldly, using his monstrous body and strength to force his way through the narrow "doorway".
bump! !
The sound of muscles colliding was so loud it made your teeth ache.
Sakuragi was thick-skinned and didn't even flinch. It was only Maki's unexpected move that pried open the "door".
Sakuragi pouted, displeased: "You awful old man! I'll never let you in so easily next time!"
The aloof Rukawa Kaede merely narrowed his eyes slightly, his long eyelashes concealing a fierce fighting spirit, and gave Sakuragi a look.
Sakuragi: ? ? ?
But just as Maki arrived in front of Mitsui, and Kiyota came to reinforce, he saw Mitsui—
He passed the ball?!
Did Mitsui pass the ball?
To whom was it sent?
Pass it to Rukawa, who immediately came up from the free-throw line!
What a brilliant idea to turn a wall into a cannon!
This change completely disrupted the Hainan team's defense.
For the first time, Rukawa Kaede experienced the feeling of being unguarded; there was no one two meters away from him.
This was a historic open shot opportunity, a position even a "primary school student" could score from. Rukawa Kaede adjusted slightly and launched a three-pointer from the top of the arc—
Takasago charged through the paint, leaping high in an attempt to block Rukawa's shot! Even if he couldn't completely stop him, he wanted to put some defensive pressure on Rukawa!
However, Takasago's operation plan was only half successful before it was intercepted by Sakuragi and Kakuta, who appeared out of nowhere.
Just a step or two above the free-throw line, the two of them formed a new "elevator door," perfectly shutting out Takasago!
[Smash it hard!]
Takasago remembered Coach Takato's words. He gritted his teeth and tried to pry the door open with his body, but—
Rukawa Kaede's eyes were as cold as ice, his face as cold as frost, only his hands were surprisingly hot—
"Whoosh!"
"Beep!"
Two loud and crisp sounds rang out, and the basketball, like a sharp sword, pierced through the net and also pierced the Hainan team's internal organs.
Three-pointer goes in, more free throws!
50:60!
Gong San and the other person quickly stepped forward and gave Rukawa Kaede a high-five in celebration.
The monkey and the fox glared at each other, neither willing to take the initiative to celebrate.
Takasago was dumbfounded; he felt like he had been played for a fool.
Just as he forcefully pushed the door open with his body, Sakuragi actually left it ajar?!
Can't there be more sincerity between people? It's all just a bunch of tricks!
Noticing the expressions on Hainan's faces, the three idiots from Shohoku excitedly struck victory poses and burst into laughter: "Hahaha! Our Shohoku team isn't so easily defeated!"
[Yan Yi's eyes widened: You bet on sharpshooter A, but I still have sharpshooter B to take the shot! Shohoku has more than just Mitsui-senpai who can shoot three-pointers!]
[Fish Pillar: Another 3+1!!]
[This is so amazing it's jaw-dropping: The tactical planning ability is terrifying!]
Coach Tian Gang felt a sense of impending crisis and looked at Coach Gao Tou without saying a word, asking, "How should Hainan respond?"
Possession changes hands, Hainan attacks.
Amu broke through and passed the ball to Ajin, who took a three-pointer from the outside, but it was blocked by Sakuragi, who is also a monster.
Miyagi, with lightning speed, steals the ball, quickly dribbles to the top of the arc, and makes a tactical signal.
Coach Gao Tou yells: Get back on defense!!
The Shohoku players' teamwork became increasingly seamless. After several runs, Mitsui, positioned at the top of the key, received the pass and swiftly executed a strike.
"Whoosh!"
53:60!
Hainan ball rights.
Overpowering the shorter Miyagi, Maki lobbed the ball directly into the paint.
Takasago, looking confident of victory, turned and stood up forcefully, but who knew—
"Don't rush!" Ah Shen, who had seen everything clearly, immediately shouted.
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