Basketball System: Rebound of the Underdog-Chapter 377: Powerhouses of Jilin (2)

The two teams stood face-to-face, suddenly turning serious. It wasn’t a planned game, just a friendly one, but when some of the best players in the city crossed paths, it was impossible to resist the pull of competition.

Lina decided to keep score, standing off to the side with a small notepad and whistle. She glanced around and saw that there were no other people to witness such a scene.

"I’m so lucky," she muttered. This was the kind of game that people back in their city would fight tickets for! If Max was with them, then it was truly going to be a team filled with the best players in Jilin.

Not only that, but the Shizi Dogs were going to be facing them!

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She watched as the Shizi Dogs took their positions on one side of the court, their faces lit up with excitement.

Kai glanced at the players on the other side, his heart beating faster in his chest.

There was Qiang, the powerhouse from the Huishi Alligators. His strength was unmatched, and Kai knew he’d have to stay on his toes, especially since he heard Qiang had been practicing even harder after he lost to Kai. It was obvious in their game with those college players, too.

Next to him was Chunlei, the formidable player who could easily take control of the game if given the chance.

Yiming, with his towering height and raw power, stood like a sentinel, ready to subdue his rival, Yuze.

Kexin, the sharpshooter from the Feng Foxes, looked calm and focused, his eyes already zeroing in on the basket. After watching Andy in the finals, he suddenly felt competitive! He wanted to show him that he was still the best shooter in Jilin.

And finally, there was Zedong, the leader of the Xing Stars, whose strategy-making skills were comparable to Chaoxing.

If this game happened a few months ago, then the Shizi Dogs would have a hundred percent lost.

But the Shizi Dogs were different now. They weren’t the same team that had stumbled through the Winter Cup or even the Interhigh Preliminaries. They had spent countless hours training together, refining their skills, and, more importantly, building their chemistry.

Renren and Andy, who had once struggled to connect with the rest of the team, had finally broken through that wall.

Lina blew the whistle, signaling the start of the game. Immediately, the intensity in the air skyrocketed.

Qiang was the first to make his move, powering his way to the basket with a force that sent shockwaves through the court. But Renren was ready. He positioned himself perfectly, disrupting Qiang’s path just enough to slow him down. Find your next read on novelbuddy

"Pass!" Renren called out as Qiang fumbled slightly, trying to regain his footing. Renren quickly stole the ball and set up a play. He passed it to Yuze, who darted around Yiming with a speed that took the taller player by surprise. Yiming clicked his tongue in frustration, realizing Yuze had improved once again—like always.

Yuze didn’t waste any time. He passed the ball to Andy, who was already in position at the three-point line. Andy took the shot without hesitation, the ball sailing through the air in a perfect arc.

Kexin watched his form and shook his head. It was definitely going to make it in. He could just tell. The ball approached the hoop, and then it swished through the net with a satisfying sound.

But before the Shizi Dogs could celebrate, Yiming was already on the rebound. His large hands gripped the ball tightly, and he prepared to pass it to Chunlei, who was sprinting down the court. But just as Yiming raised his arm, Jinping appeared out of nowhere, intercepting the pass. He barely managed to keep control of the ball as Qiang turned to face him, a look of surprise and anger on his face.

Jinping sighed inwardly, knowing that holding onto the ball against Qiang’s brute strength was a losing battle. Without hesitation, he passed the ball to Kai, trusting him to make the play. Kai caught the ball with a smile, its familiar weight in his hands giving him a sense of calm.

Chunlei was already on him, his eyes sharp and focused. But Kai had studied Chunlei’s moves, and he knew what to do. He mimicked Chunlei’s own skill, the one he had seen him use countless times—the disappearing move. In an instant, Kai seemed to vanish, reappearing on the other side of Chunlei with the ball still firmly in his grasp.

Yiming, predicting Kai would make such a move, rushed in to double-team him, trying to trap him between the two of them.

Kai’s eyes narrowed, and for a moment, he felt trapped.

Lina also watched him with concern. She knew that Kai could already surpass Chunlei and Yiming—that is, individually. The two of them together was another story!

However, Kai felt like he didn’t have anything to worry about. The ball stuck to his hands as if it was glued there. He moved quickly, dodging both Yiming and Chunlei’s attempts to block him.

Before they could react, Kai launched the ball high into the air. Everyone watched as it soared. The ball descended gracefully, slipping through the hoop without even grazing the rim. The court fell silent for a moment as everyone processed what had just happened.

Kai landed lightly on his feet, his breathing steady. He looked around at the amazed expressions on the faces of his opponents. Yiming, who had been right in front of him just seconds ago, stood there with wide eyes, unable to hide his astonishment. Even Chunlei, who was usually unfazed, looked genuinely impressed.

Lina, watching from the sidelines, couldn’t believe her eyes. She had seen Kai play countless times throughout their training camp, but there was something different about him today. He was even better than he had been the day before, which was absurd to think about!

Kai noticed their reactions and couldn’t help but smile. He had worked hard for this moment, and the acknowledgment from his teammates and opponents only made it sweeter.

Chunlei, still catching his breath, finally broke the silence. "You guys are ready for the Nationals," he said, a genuine smile tugging at his lips.