They were really amazing out there especially team Hayato, they really held on until the very last second tying the game said Nanaho to herself as she walked over to Hayato. Nice work guys said Nanaho as she smiled. That's easy for you to say but we are at a slight disadvantage in this game Nanaho said Hayato as he wiped the sweat off of his face. He's right, even with Liam in our paint it's still a challenge for us to keep up with them said Takahiro. I have to agree as well, although I am unstoppable on every possession three points are more than two said Liam logically.
If only you'd pass me the ball more Hayato we'd be leading this damn game by now said Noboru pissed. What do you mean? I gave you plenty of passes and you had a lot of opportunities to score however, you didn't do nothing but pass it to Liam replied Hayato. The sheer humiliation I experienced because of you, it's all your fault why that amateur got the better of me. Shut up!! Said Nanaho angrily as she punched him on the shoulder. Ouch!! Can you please stop doing that, it hurts God damnit said Noboru.
Firstly, I didn't forget what you did earlier, arguing with those girls when you should be locking in, you shouldn't let anything distract you from a game that's common sense one o one if you want to win a game. There's also something really bugging me and that's the fact that you're making excuses that it was Hayato's fault why Shino bested you. Don't you ever say that again, you don't know what Shino went through and endured just so that he could improve and catch up to the team.
He does extra training after training and he doesn't rest or let up at all. So don't blame anyone that he's trouncing you, blame yourself because of your inability to guard him. He's improved greatly and is probably a overall better player than you now said Nanaho. Then I guess I'll just have to show you that you're wrong then said Noboru as he smirked.
I like your spirit and I have a strategy that will help you to keep Tetsuo in check so don't worry let's see how they react to it said Nanaho as she took out her tactics board.
It looks like Nanaho is plotting something with them said Yukio. What but that's not fair said Shino. It's obvious what her plan will be don't worry I have an idea to counter this said Makoto. I guess we are on the same page Makoto let's do this said Yukio.
Alright everyone let's resume the game, be sure to give it your all said Nanaho as she blew the whistle. Shino then inbounded the ball to Makoto who brought it up court. Immediately, Hayato stepped to guard him and Takahiro quickly man marked Tetsuo while both Noboru and Liam played rim protector.
I see so that's your strategy Nanaho a triangle and one. Takahiro guards Tetsuo preventing him from shooting three and the rest of them play zoned defense not bad but we were already aware of this so sit back and watch your plan crumble said Makoto as he signaled both Yukio and Shino who nodded.
Shino immediately went to set a screen for Tetsuo who utilized it and try to get to an open space. Crap said Takahiro as he ran around Shino only to crash into a screen set by Yukio. Makoto then passed Tetsuo the ball and he shoots a three pointer that swishes. Ahh!! Nice shot Kawaguchi!! Screamed the girls impressed.
Makoto really is smarter than he looks, developing a counter for my strategy without knowing what it actually is takes talent and great intuition, this guy really is a rare gem among diamonds, with him we definitely have a team worthy of the inter high said Nanaho shocked. Quit spacing out let's get one back said Hayato as he dribbled the ball up court and passed it to Takahiro who was guarded by Tetsuo.
Takahiro then signaled Liam to set a screen for him and he shoots a two pointer that swishes. Makoto came down with the ball and crossed between his legs getting by Hayato and scoring a two pointer. Liam dribbled the ball to the rim and slam dunks it.
Makoto passes the basketball through the gaps in their defense to Yukio scores a two pointer. Nice one Yukio-senpai!! Shouted a girl.
Wow defense isn't really the aim here, this is what's known as run and gun, relating to or being a fast, freewheeling style of play in basketball that de-emphasizes set plays and defense. Practically like soldiers throwing their shields through the window and battling it off with only swords to see who wins said Nanaho to herself.
Shoot we are down six points don't worry Hayato I'll catch the rebound if you miss said Liam reassuring Hayato who shoots a three pointer that swishes. Hell yeah it went in said Hayato happily. Makoto dribbles the basketball down the court and made a pass to Yukio in the post where he was guarded by Liam.
I hate to admit it but he more stronger than me however I more agile and skilled said Yukio to himself as he faked to the right and dribbled to the left. He then goes for a paint shot however Liam was still infront of him. Makoto then rushed to the key and Hayato tried to follow however Tetsuo screened him off. Yukio noticed Makoto and he passes the ball allowing Makoto to score a wide open layup.
Immediately after the ball was passed to Noboru who scored a layup. After receiving the ball from Makoto Tetsuo drove to the rim and he jumped into the air attempting a layup over Liam who was attempting to block . He managed to score the layup and got back on defense. Noboru passed the ball to Takahiro who scored a layup on Tetsuo utilizing his body.
Yukio who received the ball in the paint once more stepped back and shoots a two pointer that swishes. Liam received the ball in the paint and dunks on both Shino and Yukio. To extend the lead both Yukio and Shino sets a double screen for Tetsuo who ran into and open space and received a pass from Makoto. He then shoots a three pointer that swishes. Crap there's no way we can come back after that said Takahiro.
Don't let up Takahiro let's continue pushing!! Shouted Hayato as he quickly dribbled the ball up the court. After receiving a screen from Liam Hayato scored a layup. Makoto then came down crossed and got by Hayato and shoots a floater that swishes. Hayato throws a lob to Liam who catches it in the air and slammed it into the rim.
After setting a screen for Makoto Yukio finds himself open at the elbow of the free throw line where Makoto passes the ball to him and he shoots a two pointer that swishes. Noboru sets a screen for Takahiro now!! Shouted Hayato as Takahiro ran to the hoop and received a pass scoring an open layup.
There is just about forty seconds left let's pressure them full court said Hayato as everyone shouted "yes".