Chapter 391
Although Wendy was a woman, she had a strong interest and passion for basketball. Not only did she enjoy watching games, but she also often played in them herself.
But today, her main goal was to enjoy the spectacle.
When the whistle blew, both teams quickly got into position, and the game officially began.
Since Jack was a substitute player, he didn't play at the beginning of the game.
Although he was an outsider, his teammates were generally friendly toward him. However, when it came to deciding the starting lineup, they had to be mindful of their classmate's feelings, but more importantly, they had to prioritize winning the game and bringing glory to their class.
The game was intense and nerve-wracking. Both teams went back and forth, with the scores remaining tight and the lead constantly shifting.
The best player in Class Three was Peter, and for Class Five, it was their captain, Edward Young.
Since the scores were very close, both teams chose to continue with their starting players, hoping to gain an advantage in their score difference.
But when there was seven minutes left in the second quarter, Class Five's small forward accidentally injured himself during a fast break and had to leave the court, limping.
Jack finally had the chance to play.
Seeing Jack get his chance, Phoebe's eyes lit up with anticipation, and her heart actually fluttered with excitement.
Due to his shoulder injury from the gunshot wound, Jack struggled with shooting after receiving the ball. He missed two consecutive shots after Edward brokethrough and passed the ball to him.
Moreover, his injury also caused an error in passing. The ball was stolen by Peter, who then scored with a fast-break dunk.
The fans of Class Three cheered loudly, and Peter mocked Edward, "I'm so sorry that you guys have a black sheep on your team."
Class Three continued to score 6-0 in a row. Many students voiced their dissatisfaction with Jack.
Phoebe was the only one who remained confident in Jack. To her, Jack was a warrior who could never be defeated.
The whistle was blown as Class Five requested for a short break due to the score difference.
Edward encouraged Jack during the break, "Hey, don't hesitate. Just make your shots. We believe in you!"
When they got back into the game after the break, Peter played even more aggressively, stealing the ball and scoring fast breaks. He stretched lazily and taunted Jack, "Come on. I'm putting the ball right here. Come for it if you can!"
Before he could finish showing off, Jack moved like lightning and stole the ball. Then, he made a precise long pass to a teammate, who scored effortlessly with a fast break.
Peter was infuriated. "You got that just because I wasn't paying attention!"
This time, Peter learned from his mistake. He grabbed the ball tightly and spoke loud enough for everyone to hear him.
"Listen up! I'm going to break through from your right. You'd better brace yourself!"
As soon as he finished speaking, Peter accelerated to go past Jack and make his shot at the hoop.
Edward and the players on the inside instantly tensed up.
But Jack actually managed to block Peter, making it impossible for him to break free. Peter's attempt to show off had failed.
As he had no other choice, Peter could only make a jump shot within the free- throw area. But all he could see was a massive shadow that loomed over him.
Jack had jumped and blocked his shot.
The ball bounced off like a cannonball.
When Peter landed, his legs felt weak, and he collapsed to his knees. His posture Latest content published on f͟i͟n͟d͟n͟o͟v͟e͟l͟.net
almost looked as if he was kneeling before Jack.
Flustered and infuriated, he shouted, "Defend!"
But it was too late.
Edward caught the ball and made a powerful dunk, instantly cutting the score difference from six to two.
Jack's teammates regained their confidence in him. Edward, especially, couldn't help but give him a big thumbs-up.
Although Jack's offensive skills were limited, he was exceptional in defending. Phoebe's cheeks flushed, and her eyes looked bright and excited.