Basketball System: Rebound of the Underdog-Chapter 324: Yin Yang Knights vs. Shizi Dogs (8)

The cheerleaders of the Yin Yang Knights enthusiastically did their routine in hopes of distracting the Shizi Dogs.

"Yin Yang Knights!

Star of the night!

Hold up your lights,

And let them shine bright!"

The Knights went back to their bench with sheepish expressions. From the look on Coach Guanyu’s face, they could already tell that they were going to be scolded.

And rightfully so.

They were down to only two points, and it became an unpredictable game once again.

Sir Dao nearly cursed as Coach Guanyu destroyed their momentum. Meanwhile, Nina and Rolan were on the edge of their seats as they watched Coach Guanyu angrily scold the team.

"What are you guys doing?" Coach Guanyu exclaimed, not being able to control the volume of his voice.

"How can you let the gap narrow down in such a short amount of time?"

"Is this what I’ve trained you to do? Can all the resources invested in your team only lead to this much?"

The boys focused their gazes on the ground.

Max sat at the end, staring down at his hands.

He knew the game was close, with only a two-point gap separating them from the Shizi Dogs. But something felt off. He wasn’t playing at his usual level, and it was frustrating him.

Coach Guanyu clicked his tongue and massaged the bridge of his nose.

"Are you guys complacent because you’re already going to the Nationals? Is that it, huh? Do you guys think that’s enough?"

"Do you want to bring shame to the school and lose to a team like Shizi High?"

Coach Guanyu’s temper was hotter than usual since they were playing against the Shizi Dogs.

Aside from wanting to keep their streak as champions, he also didn’t want his son to prove him right—that he could reach his dreams without his help.

He sighed and shook his head.

"Listen," he began, trying to calm himself down. "We need to adjust something."

The players leaned in, eager for guidance. Explore more adventures at novelbuddy

"Keep the ball away from Kun," Coach Guanyu instructed.

The team exchanged puzzled glances.

"Kun? The same Kun who had been stumbling around the court?" Ailun asked. "If we’re being honest, it should be Andy we should be guarding. That guy’s really good at three-point shots."

Coach Guanyu glared at him, causing Ailun to quickly shut his mouth.

"Just listen to what I say," Coach Guanyu said. "Since when have I failed this team?"

"Got it, coach," Max said, also aware that his rhythm had been thrown off the moment Kun entered the game.

It made sense, even if it felt strange, to avoid a player who wasn’t known for his skills.

Meanwhile, at the Shizi High’s bench, Kun was still doubting his skills.

"Should I sit this one out?" he asked.

"Nope," they simultaneously said.

The whistle blew, signaling the end of the time-out. The players took their positions on the court.

The game resumed, and it quickly became clear what the Knights were doing.

Kun was left on the periphery, barely touching the ball. He pursed his lips and tried to contribute to the game, but the Knights made it a pact to not let him touch the ball at all.

The Knights pushed their offense, using their key players to widen the gap. The score climbed steadily, and the Shizi Dogs found themselves down by five points, 75-70.

Lina and Kai watched from the bench, exchanging knowing glances. Lina leaned over, whispering, "They’re keeping Kun out of the game."

Kai nodded, his eyes following the court action.

"I didn’t think they’d find out so soon," he muttered, glancing at the Knights’ bench, where Coach Guanyu sat, looking composed.

"But then again, he’s not one to be underestimated."

"They’re regressing again," Chunlei muttered. "This really seems like a psychological battle. One team figures something out, and the other team debunks it."

Coach Yixing shook his head. "I’m getting a migraine. Now, I’m thankful that we didn’t play in the finals."

Fortunately, the Dogs on the court managed to keep the gap at five points.

However, they also knew that they needed to switch their strategy again.

"Not much longer, and the gap will widen again," Coach Muchen muttered. "The strategy didn’t last too long."

He then glanced at the timer and saw that there was a minute left in the clock.

"It’s still good that we managed to keep the gap at five points," he continued.

Coach Muchen turned to Kai and placed his hand on his lap.

"You need to go back for the fourth quarter."

Kai smirked, standing from the bench. "Of course," he said, his voice steady. "It was my initial plan."

Renren, who had been icing his wrist, looked up with concern.

Kai met Renren’s gaze. "We can’t run away forever," he said.

"I can’t run away forever," he repeated in a mutter, more to himself.

"If we’re going to win, we need to face this head-on."

"There’s a reason why the Yin Yang Knights have never won the Nationals."

He paused, still looking at the scoreboard. They were still holding the gap pretty well, with Yuze taking the lead.

It seemed like Yuze was more fired up than usual, too, giving it his all despite the Knights’ persistence to win.

"The Yin Yang Knights aren’t undefeatable," Kai continued.

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"In Jilin City, they might be, but in the entire country, they aren’t."

"What was their place in last year’s Nationals again, Lina?" he asked.

"Fifth," Lina said. "They teeter inside the top ten, but they’ve never made it into the top three—not even when Max reigned to be one of the members of the Elite Five."

"That’s right," June said. "They’ve been beaten by other teams with members of the Elite Five, with some not even having one."

"There’s a reason why the Yin Yang Knights have never won the Nationals," he said, pausing for a moment.

"They have great teamwork, with Max as their star player. However, he’s been beaten by those who have pushed him to his limits."

"Those who are better than him."