area51novel Chapter 58 Attack
Chapter 58 Attack
The score difference was quickly widened to 5:9.
After scoring on a fast break with a steal, Lin Rui shook his head in the direction of Qin Yu's team and gave a mocking smile.
The spectators on the sidelines were buzzing with discussion. Supporters from Qingyang District began to cheer. The local spectators from Jinghu District, however, remained somewhat silent.
Su Lingjuan stamped her feet in frustration. Xin Zhiyan had somehow returned to the sidelines and stood a short distance away, watching quietly. Her brows were slightly furrowed.
Qin Yu called a pause.
"Brother Jun, Dewu," Qin Yu's voice came through the mask, carrying an undeniable calmness, "They are strong, but they are not without weaknesses."
"That point guard is fast, but he likes to steal the ball on defense, which makes him prone to losing his position. Dewu, next time you get past him, don't try to overpower him with speed, use your rhythm, shake off his center of gravity and then shoot."
"The center has plenty of strength, but he's slow to move laterally. Wu Yun, pull him out and threaten him with a mid-range shot. If he doesn't come out, I'll pass to you for a shot. If he does come out, the paint will be open."
"Leave Lin Rui to me," Qin Yu said finally, his eyes sharp.
After the timeout, Qin Yu's team attacks.
Qin Yu dribbled past half-court, and Lin Rui personally guarded him, sticking very close and constantly harassing him with his hands.
"Aren't you stuffy wearing a mask?" Lin Rui sneered in a low voice.
Qin Yu ignored him and observed his teammates' positioning. Wu Yun moved to the free-throw line as planned, and the center followed suit.
Qin Yu delivered a bounce pass, accurately finding Wu Yun. The center rushed in, and Wu Yun faked a shot before passing the ball to Du Dewu, who was cutting to the basket.
Du Dewu received the ball and went for a layup, but the opposing point guard fouled him.
Du Dewu made one of two free throws. 1:9.
Although they only scored 1 point, their tactics worked.
It was Lin Rui's team's turn to attack. Lin Rui received the ball in the mid-range, facing Qin Yu's defense. He dribbled between his legs several times and suddenly pulled up for a jump shot.
Qin Yu had anticipated this and jumped almost simultaneously, his fingertips brushing against the bottom of the basketball!
The ball went wide! Wu Yun grabbed the rebound.
Counter-attack! Qin Yu receives the ball and quickly advances, with Lin Rui in hot pursuit. A two-on-two situation arises in the attacking third.
Qin Yu broke into the penalty area, drawing the center forward's attention before tossing the ball behind his head.
Wu Yun followed up and leaped into the air, caught the ball in mid-air, and slammed it into the basket!
Alley-oop play! 3:9!
"Great goal!" Cheers erupted from the sidelines. This goal greatly boosted morale.
Lin Rui's face darkened. On the next attack, he forcefully broke through Qin Yu, using his body to create space, and hit a difficult fadeaway jump shot. 3:11.
But Qin Yu's team has found its rhythm. Qin Yu has repeatedly found mismatch opportunities by using pick-and-rolls, either by taking mid-range shots himself or by passing the ball to open teammates.
Du Dewu also hit a three-pointer. The score gradually narrowed.
When Qin Yu dribbled behind his back past Lin Rui on a fast break, scored a layup, and drew a foul, making the free throw, the score became 12-13. The difference was only 1 point!
Lin Rui's eyes turned dangerous. He made a hand gesture to his teammates.
In the next defensive play, when Qin Yu broke through, Lin Rui and the center made a subtle closing maneuver. Qin Yu collided with the center, but the referee didn't call a foul. Lin Rui seized the opportunity to steal the ball and scored on a fast break. 12:15.
The actions became increasingly aggressive, and the tension grew stronger.
Qin Yu rubbed his sore shoulder, his eyes cold. He looked at the referee, who signaled for the game to continue.
"Trying to use force?" Qin Yu sneered inwardly. In his past life with the Bayi Rockets, what dirty tricks hadn't he seen?
In the next attack, Qin Yu had the ball at the top of the arc, and Lin Rui closely marked him, constantly making small fouls.