The final quarter began, not giving the players any time to think about what had happened during the last few minutes of the third one.
67-71.
There was no break, no substitutions. Both teams stuck to their starting five, the players who had been clashing head-to-head in the first quarter.
"It's all on the line now," Gina said, her voice pitched with exhilaration. "No breaks, no subs. The same line-up as before. This is going to be a battle to the very end, David!"
David bounced in his seat. "You're absolutely right, Gina," he replied. "We're seeing two teams at their peak, and it's anyone's game. But you've got to wonder—how much gas do they have left in the tank, especially with the intensity we've seen from Kai Guo?"
On the court, Kai glanced at his teammates, giving them a sharp nod. They had worked hard to close the gap, their efforts pushing them neck and neck with the Champions. Now, they were up by just four points, but Kai wanted more.
