After the match ended, Shaojian Zhou left the arena. After some physical therapy, he went back to his dorm and went to sleep without even reading the congratulatory messages sent to him by his close friends. It was obvious that he had consumed a lot of energy in this match. On the other side, the youth competition was about to begin.
" Brother, it's our turn to play. Let's make this clear first. Don't drag me down," Chen Dadong said.
" You're the one. You're getting more and more arrogant. I'll have a one-on-one competition with you some other day. Believe it or not, I'll beat you to a pulp," Chen Zhixin replied.
In this match, the youth group was against Aoya. The starting lineup of the Chinese team was Wang Yuan PG, Chen Zhixin SG, Zhang Feng SG, Chen Dadong PG, and Zhao Ba C. The starting lineup of Aoya was Jack PG, Ress SG, William SG, Thomas PG, and Cooper C.
Both sides started to jump ball. Zhao Ba won the jump ball with a slight advantage. Wang Yuan dribbled the ball forward and passed it to Zhi Xin who was in the open space. Zhi Xin hit a jump shot with a score of 2:0.
On Australia's side, Jack dribbled the ball forward and passed it to Thomas, who was in the paint. Thomas faked a move to fool Dadong and made a layup to make it 2:2.
" Kid, can you be more serious?" Zhi Xin said.
" Don't worry, I'll return it," Dadong replied.
Wang Yuan dribbled the ball and pushed forward. Big Dong, who was in the paint, raised his hand to signal for the ball. Obviously, the goal just now made him a little unhappy. Wang Yuan passed it to Big Dong. Big Dong made a shooting motion. Thomas jumped up to block. Big Dong turned around and quickly passed Thomas. He jumped up and dunked successfully. Obviously, Big Dong was retaliating with a tooth for a tooth, 4:2.
" F * ck, don't underestimate me!" Dadong glared at Thomas and said. Thomas indicated that he didn't understand what Da Dong was saying.
The game continued. Jack dribbled the ball and pushed forward. Thomas, who was inside, raised his hand to signal that he was going to clash with Big Dong. Thomas shot a jump shot, and Big Dong jumped up and slapped the ball down.
Zhi Xin jumped up and got the rebound. Zhi Xin launched a fast attack and dunked 6:2.
Jack dribbled the ball forward and passed it to Reiss, who was in the open space. Reiss hit a three-pointer, 6:5. Zhi Xin dribbled the ball forward and covered Zhang Feng. Zhang Feng ran to the open space. Zhi Xin passed the ball to Zhang Feng, who shot a jump shot. Unfortunately, it missed. Dadong flew up and made a patch shot, 8:5.
The Australian team requested a time-out. After deploying their tactics, the game continued. Jack dribbled the ball forward and passed it to William. William dribbled the ball and cut in. He made a layup and even made a foul for Zhao Ba. The free throw hit 8:8. Wang Yuan dribbled the ball forward and passed it to Zhang Feng. Zhang Feng dribbled the ball and cut in. He made a layup 10:8.
Jack dribbled the ball and pushed forward. He quickly passed it to Cooper, who was already standing in the paint. 10. There were still five minutes left before the end of the game. Wang Yuan dribbled the ball and pushed forward. Seeing that his teammates were being closely watched, Wang Yuan dribbled the ball and made a layup. It was 12:10. Jack dribbled the ball and passed it to William.
William's jump shot missed. Big East successfully took the rebound and passed it to Zhi Xin. Zhi Xin dribbled the ball forward, and Zhi Xin cut in. Reiss defended, and Zhi Xin threw the ball up. Big East followed up and flew up. He received the ball in the air and made it 14:10.
Jack dribbled the ball forward and passed it to Reiss. After Reiss made a fake shot, he took a step back and shot a three-pointer. It was 14:13. At the end of the first quarter, China tied with Australia at 23:23. In the first quarter, Zhi Xin contributed 6 points, 2 assists, 1 rebound, and 1 block. Dadong contributed 6 points, 1 assist, and 3 rebound.
" It's not easy to deal with. We've met an opponent in this match," Zhao Tuo, who hadn't played, said to his teammates.
" Don't worry, I'll definitely take it down," Dadong said confidently.
" Is that so? Then who was fooled on the first ball?" Zhao Tuo joked.
" I did that on purpose. Only then will I be able to ignite my fighting spirit." Dadong revealed an expression that was similar to Sakuragi Hanamichi's in Slam Dunk.
At the start of the second quarter, China brought on Zhao Tuo and Wu Zhe, while Australia brought on Hasens and Hayes. Jack dribbled the ball forward and passed it to Reiss. Zhi Xin quickly stepped forward to intercept Reiss 'dribble. Zhi Xin launched a fast break and made a layup with 25:23.
Jack dribbled the ball forward. After receiving the pass, Hasens cut in and made a layup. It was 25:25. Wang Yuan dribbled the ball forward. Zhao Tuo, who received the pass, made a mid-range shot. It was 27:25. Jack dribbled the ball forward and made a layup after a pick-and-roll. It was 27:27. The game was still very anxious. Zhi Xin dribbled the ball forward and quickly passed Reiss. He cut in and made a layup. It was 29:27.
Jack dribbled the ball forward. Through the positioning, Ress stood in the open space. After receiving the pass, he made a three-pointer and hit 29:30. Wang Yuan dribbled the ball forward and passed it to Wu Zhe in the paint. Wu Zhe turned around and made a layup 31:29. Jack dribbled the ball forward and passed it to Hayes in the paint. Hayes made a layup 31:32.
Zhi Xin dribbled the ball forward. After a turn, he passed the ball and cut in. Aoya sent two players to double the ball. Zhi Xin threw the ball high and the following Dadong jumped to catch it 33:32. Jack dribbled the ball forward and passed it to Hayes inside. Dadong was his opponent.
Big East was still a little unhappy because Hayes had passed the ball. Hayes was very strong and prepared to make a move. Big East, who was in the opposite position, also made a move. Trying his best to defend, Hayes was ready to make a layup. Big East jumped high and caught the ball.
" Dadong's physical fitness is considered top-notch among his peers," Wang Zhe said in the players 'area.
" This Chinese player is too good at blocking," some of the Australian players said in surprise.
Dadong dribbled the ball forward. He quickly passed the ball and dunked it 35:32. Jack dribbled the ball forward. After passing Wang Yuan, he shot a three-pointer and hit 35:35. There were about six minutes left before the end of the second quarter. China called a time-out.
" In the next game, we have to strengthen our defense, understand? In a one-on-one situation, we have to work hard to entangle the opponent, understand?" Wang Zhe said to each player.
" Yes, coach," everyone replied.
" Listen, our tactic is to strengthen our defense and increase our physical confrontation with our opponents. I got it. Ress, the person you're facing is the core scorer of the Chinese team. If necessary, be ruthless, okay?" the coach of the Australian team deployed.
" I understand," Reiss said.
After the break, China brought on Li Feng and Wu Zhe. Li Feng dribbled the ball forward, and Jack quickly followed. Obviously, he wanted to make a mistake for Li Feng, and Li Feng quickly passed the ball out.
After receiving the ball, Zhi Xin quickly rushed in. Cooper and Reiss followed to defend. Zhi Xin passed the ball to Zhao Tuo, who scored 37:35.
Jack dribbled the ball forward and quickly passed Li Feng to the basket. He made a layup with 37:37 and passed the ball to Zhi Xin. Zhi Xin dribbled the ball forward and quickly turned around and changed direction. He passed a mid-range shot from Ress and hit 39:37. Jack dribbled the ball forward and passed it to Hasens. Hasens hit a mid-range shot 39:39.
Li Feng dribbled the ball forward, and Jack and Hasens surrounded him. Hasens broke Li Feng's dribble and launched a fast attack. He was ready to slam dunk with both hands, but Da Dong quickly chased after him. After jumping high, he blocked the ball. Da Dong quickly took the rebound and passed it to Zhi Xin. Zhi Xin cut in and made a layup, 41:39.
"Dadong, thank you," Li Feng said gratefully.
" You're welcome," Dadong replied.
Jack dribbled the ball forward. After passing, he passed the ball to Cooper inside the lane. Cooper made a layup and scored 41:41. The ball was passed to Zhi Xin. Zhi Xin dribbled the ball forward. After quickly passing Reiss, he made a jump shot and scored 43:41. In the anxious game, Zhi Xin was ready to start scoring mode again.
" Looks like I'll have to use some force. Jack is waiting for the person who will team up with me, got it?" Reiss said.
" Alright, I got it, Reiss. It seems like you're ready to attack their trump card," Jack replied.
Jack dribbled the ball forward and passed it to Reiss. After Reiss passed, he made a layup with a score of 43:43. Zhi Xin dribbled the ball forward and turned around to pass Reiss. Jack followed to defend. Zhi Xin was ready to pass Jack. Unexpectedly, Reiss, who had been passed, followed to defend and formed a double-team with Zhi Xin.
Just as Zhi Xin was about to pass the two, he saw Reiss elbowing him hard, hitting the corner of Zhi Xin's eye. Zhi Xin fell to the ground and covered the corner of his eye in pain. Reiss also received a technical foul for malicious injury. There were about three minutes left until the end of the game.
"Hey! "Are you playing basketball or are you hitting someone? Do you believe that I will kill you?" Da Dong, who was standing at the side, saw that Zhi Xin had been attacked and was furious. He went up and pushed Reiss hard.
" Dadong, calm down!" Some of his teammates pulled Dadong back and advised him.
" Dadong, I'm fine. This kind of dirty trick won't knock me down," Zhi Xin stood up and said. His eyes were bleeding non-stop, and Zhi Xin temporarily left the arena accompanied by the medical staff.
" Brothers, I'll take over the rest of the competition. I'm going to teach those bastards a lesson," said Big Dong.
The game continued. China brought on Wang Yao and passed the ball to Da Dong. Da Dong turned around and passed Hayes 'dunk. At the same time, he made a foul on Cooper, who came to defend. The free throw hit 46:43.
Jack dribbled the ball forward, and Reiss received the pass and cut in to shoot. Dadong ran over and fanned Reiss to the ground with the ball.
" You injured my brother, I won't let you off so easily. You better not attack me from now on. Otherwise, every time you attack, I'll make you fall," Da Dong said angrily as he glared at Reiss.
" Is this kid a monster? He's so strong," Reiss said in pain after getting up.
With two free throws, it was 46:44. Li Feng dribbled the ball forward and passed it to Da Dong. Da Dong pushed the ball forward. Reiss came over to defend and hit a jump shot against Da Dong's defense. It was 48:44. The second quarter ended.
China ended the second quarter with a score of 53:48. In the last three minutes, Dadong contributed 10 points and three blocks to help China take the lead.
After two periods of competition, Zhi Xin contributed 16 points, 3 rebounding, 4 assists, 1 steal, and 1 block. Dadong contributed 16 points, 5 rebounding, 1 assist, and 6 blocks. The two brothers had shown their all-rounded skills.
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