As the players from both sides entered the field one after another, the cheers from the crowd grew louder and louder.
The Qingbei team's white jerseys with blue trim and the Jiang team's all-blue jerseys were divided into two groups, each warming up separately.
On the opposite half of the field, Weng Pei had a cold expression and disdain in her eyes.
Center Yang Lingling encouraged Chu Feiyu from the sidelines: "Feiyu, play well, don't be afraid of Weng Pei, and make your sister Xiaoyu proud."
Lu Yu just smiled and didn't say anything.
Lu Yu learned from Weng Pei's words that Luo Yan announced she would be taking a six-month break from her injury after the Olympic qualifiers, which seemed to have intensified Weng Pei's dissatisfaction with Lu Yu.
Don't be fooled by your inner voice.
The words Jiao Yuyin had once said to her suddenly came to mind.
Lu Yu glanced at Jiao Yuyin from afar, and saw that his calm eyes were full of encouragement and belief.
She slowly calmed her mind. This was her first official competition in two years, and as long as she maintained the same competitive state as in her usual training, she would be fine.
Lu Yu repeatedly reminded himself to approach the crucial match with a calm and composed mindset.
Lu Yu shook off all her worries and focused her attention on the upcoming match.
Yang Lingling and the opposing center stood in the center of the court. With a whistle, the basketball was tossed into the air by the referee.
The opponent is formidable, Yang Lingling knows, and she must go all out.
After a powerful leap, Yang Lingling's height was a full half a hand's width above the opposing center. With a gentle flick, the basketball landed towards Lu Yu.
Lu Yu, who had been keeping her center of gravity low, suddenly sprang up and nimbly jumped to snatch the ball.
Lu Yu dribbled and ran like the wind. The rest of the Qingbei team immediately spread out on offense.
Lu Yu easily dribbled past the Jiang team's point guard who came to defend.
When it comes to one-on-one point guard defense, Lu Yu is never afraid of anyone.
Lu Yu was highly focused, constantly keeping the positions and situations of her four teammates in mind.
Sun Meng was under pressure from a double block and couldn't move. Yang Lingling had just run from midfield, Shu Juan wasn't in the optimal passing path, and Chu Feiyu's position was tightly marked by Weng Pei.
Team Jiang continued to employ a strategy of double-teaming key player Sun Meng.
This is a strategy that many teams have used in the past, and it has proven effective time and again. This includes the first match between the Qingbei team and the Jiang team.
At that time, the Jiang team was playing at home, and it was common for two or three players to guard Sun Meng. Sun Meng's performance was greatly limited, and all offensive tactics were squeezed out to the three-point line.
In the three-point shootout, Weng Pei dominated the entire game. Ultimately, the Jiang team crushed the opponent with a 23-point margin.
Every member of the Qingbei team was holding their breath.
Now, in this rematch, Team Jiang will be using the same old tactics and style of play, and they will face a full-scale revenge from Team Qingbei.
Without hesitation, Lu Yu dribbled into the box, and the opposing point guard chased after him from behind, attempting to stop abruptly to defend.
Lu Yu gave the opponent no chance at all, adjusted the passing route between herself and Shu Juan, and made a decisive pass.
Shu Juan received the ball and cut into the three-second zone, then jumped to shoot.
Jiang's center immediately jumped up, and it looked like Shu Juan was about to get a block.
Shu Juan did not shoot the ball, but instead gently passed it back to Lu Yu outside the three-point line.
Lu Yu and Shu Juan's back-and-forth passes drew Jiang's defensive personnel away from their positions.
Lu Yu seized the opportunity, exploited a defensive weakness in Jiang's team, and jumped to shoot a long-range shot from a standing position.
"Wow—" A gasp of surprise erupted from the audience.
Before the exclamations had even subsided, Lu Yu's three-pointer swished through the basket.
First shot, hit!
"Qingbei team's teamwork on that play was absolutely perfect!" Liu Du, the commentator, appeared both surprised and excited.
Feng Xu, the former coach who led Lu Yu, couldn't help but feel sentimental. "Lu Yu's recovery has been so good, it's really beyond my expectations. I'm so happy to see her get back on her feet!"
"Teacher Feng, Weng Pei's performance is also worth looking forward to. Coach, please don't be biased," Meng Xiaotong joked.
The commentators on the panel were very enthusiastic.
The online discussion forums for the event are also buzzing with activity.
-This is a taro...?
-Lu Yu, you dare to play me? Did you deliberately avoid making a comeback before?
- Is the Qingbei team coaching staff playing the thrill game? The regular season is already halfway through, and only now do the coaches remember, oh, our team has a problem. -
-This is only the beginning of the season. Lu Yu played some great shots two years ago. Viewers should at least watch to see if it starts strong but then fizzles out.
- The person upstairs is so sour. I'll wait for Xiaoyouyu to prove you wrong. I even took screenshots of the keyboard warriors who criticized Xiaoyouyu before. -
- Let the ribbonfish and vermicelli be quiet, let the dust settle for a while. -
Lu Yu, who hadn't played for a long time, kicked off this exciting game with a perfect playmaking attack and a three-point shot...
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