69novels Chapter 38 Adjustment
Chapter 38 Adjustment
The pause has ended.
Qin Yu and his two teammates adjusted their strategy, speeding up their passing and increasing their off-the-ball movement on offense. Defensively, they also increased the intensity on the older players, hoping to wear them down through constant running and harassment, even if they were at a disadvantage in physical duels.
After several rounds, the effects gradually became apparent. The older players' defense remained tight, but their movement speed was visibly slower. After a quick pass, Du Dewu found a small opening on the wing and made a three-pointer.
3: 6.
Then, Wu Yun intercepted a somewhat careless cross pass from the older players, quickly advanced, and scored a layup.
5: 6.
The gap is narrowing.
The men immediately called for a pause and adjustments.
The game became a tough back-and-forth battle. The older players relied on experience and teamwork, while Qin Yu and his two teammates relied on youth and speed. The score went back and forth, with the difference always hovering within 3 points.
Time ticked by, and both sides were losing energy. Old Chen and his companions were breathing heavily, sweating profusely. Wu Yun and Du Dewu were also covered in sweat, but their eyes remained focused.
With four minutes remaining in the game, Qin Yu and his two teammates were down by one point.
The ball was in the hands of Qin Yu and his two teammates. Qin Yu dribbled past half-court, with Lao Liu still closely marking him. Qin Yu passed the ball to Wu Yun, who had moved to the high post, and then quickly cut to the basket. Wu Yun handed the ball back to Qin Yu with a handoff, simultaneously using his body to block Lao Liu.
Qin Yu received the ball and drove to the basket, while Lao Wang, who had switched onto him, was a fraction of a second too slow. Qin Yu drove straight to the basket, and Lao Chen came to help defend.
In mid-air, Qin Yu and Lao Chen made physical contact. Qin Yu felt a considerable force collide with him, but he used his core strength to maintain his balance, flicked his right wrist, and executed a low layup.
The ball hits the backboard and goes into the basket.
The referee whistle blows.
Defensive foul! One free throw!
Qin Yu fell to the floor, but was immediately pulled up by Wu Yun and Du Dewu.
"Good shot!" they shouted.
Qin Yu stepped to the free-throw line and took a deep breath. The entire arena fell silent.
Shot.
Goal!
A 2+1 play! Qin Yu and his two teammates take a 2-point lead!
The men's expressions grew even more serious. Only three minutes remained.
In the following possession, both sides tightened their defense, making offense extremely difficult. After several missed shots and turnovers, time was down to the last minute. Qin Yu and his two teammates still led by 2 points, with the ball in the older players' hands.
Old Liu controlled the ball, keeping the clock running. With just over ten seconds left, he started a drive, with Du Dewu close behind. Old Liu didn't attack himself, but passed the ball to Old Wang in the corner.
Old Wang caught the ball; there was no one a meter in front of him. He adjusted himself, jumped, and shot.
This is a crucial three-point opportunity.
Everyone's heart was in their throat.
The basketball is flying through the air.
The trajectory is correct.
"Rebound!" Qin Yu shouted, feeling that the ball might go in.
The ball hit the inside of the rim, bounced up, and tumbled twice on the rim.
Wu Yun and Lao Chen were locked in a tight battle for position under the basket.
The ball bounced a third time before finally sliding out and landing on the other side.
A figure suddenly leaped up!
It's Du Dewu! He abandoned his defender on the perimeter and rushed in to fight for that long rebound!
He flicked the ball away before Lao Liu could react! The ball flew towards the midfield.
Qin Yu had already started his run, sprinting at full speed, and snatched the ball back just before it went out of bounds, holding it in his arms.
The opponent immediately committed a foul.
With 7.8 seconds remaining, Qin Yu and his two teammates led by 2 points and earned two free throw opportunities.
Qin Yu stepped to the free-throw line, feeling a slight soreness in his arm, but his heartbeat calmed down.