Kainan launched a counterattack.
Shinichi Maki and Jack Carter faced each other, their eyes as sharp as eagles, seemingly able to see through each other's every intention.
However, the basketball was not under Shinichi Maki's control at the moment.
On the other side of the court, Nobunaga Kiyota dribbled the ball and rushed towards Shohoku's basket at lightning speed, as if he was ready to break through all obstacles.
But just before he crossed the half court, a sudden sound like a muffled thunder exploded in his ears.
"Careful..."
The sound came without warning, and Nobunaga Kiyota was so frightened that his whole body trembled violently and his heart almost jumped out of his throat.
At the moment the voice fell, a red figure flashed before his eyes like a flash of lightning.
Then, he felt his hands lighten, and the basketball that was originally under his control disappeared without a trace.
"Oh... Shit." Nobunaga Kiyota came to his senses, horrified, turned around quickly, and saw the person who snatched the basketball like a ghost.
"Jack Carter..." He was shocked and angry, and instinctively wanted to chase after him to take back the basketball, but Jack Carter had already opened up a distance of several body lengths from him.
He looked at Jack Carter's receding back, feeling powerless in his heart, and could only watch him walk away.
"Is this guy still a human? When did he get so close to me? He just flashed past me and my body didn't have time to react." Nobunaga Kiyota's eyes were wide open, full of horror, and his face was full of disbelief.
When the other Kainan players saw this, they immediately stopped and quickly returned to defense the moment the basketball was intercepted, trying to prevent Jack Carter from scoring.
At this moment, Jack Carter was like a ferocious cheetah. He just stepped over Kainan's three-point line with one foot, and then took two big steps and jumped high, holding the basketball steadily with his right hand, ready to make a powerful dunk.
Tadashi Muto reacted quickly and was the first player to rush back to the basket. Seeing Jack Carter had already jumped up to dunk, he did not hesitate at all, and also jumped high, stretched out his hand to block, trying to disrupt Jack Carter's rhythm.
The two were getting closer and closer in the air, and finally, Tadashi Muto's body hit Jack Carter's left arm heavily.
In an instant, Jack Carter's body in mid-air was slightly deformed, but his eyes were firm, and this sudden collision seemed to be just a trivial disturbance to him.
He pulled the rod back suddenly with his right hand holding the ball, cleverly creating a distance between himself and Tadashi Muto's palm, then lightly hooked his wrist and pushed the basketball out gently with his fingers.
Tadashi Muto's eyes widened, his heart suddenly panicked, and he thought in disbelief: "Is this true? Can I force a shot in this situation?"
However, as he watched, the basketball drew a graceful arc above his palm and then fell steadily into the basket behind him.
Swish...
The basketball went into the net, and the atmosphere at the scene was instantly ignited.
44 points to 38.
Beep...
Almost at the same time as the basketball entered the net, the referee blew the whistle, pointed at Tadashi Muto, and announced loudly: "Kainan No. 9, defensive foul, the ball is valid, one free throw."
Tadashi Muto gritted his teeth, a look of remorse appeared on his face, and whispered: "Sorry, everyone."
Shinichi Maki walked quickly to his side, patted his shoulder, and consoled him: "It's okay, we'll score again later and give them a goal."
"Yes." Tadashi Muto was slightly stunned, then he cheered up and his eyes were full of fighting spirit again.
The audience seats were already in an uproar at this time, with discussions going on one after another.
Their attention did not seem to be too focused on the goal itself, but rather they were shocked by the wonderful steal and shot just now.
"Did you see it clearly? How did he steal the ball just now?"
"I don't know! It seems like Shohoku's No. 9 suddenly flashed over from the other side of the court."
"It was really too fast. Can anyone really catch up with this speed? Kainan's No. 10 seemed to have no time to react at all."
"You're focusing on the wrong thing! When he was shooting just now, he clearly lost his balance, but he still made the shot."
"You can tell at a glance that you haven't seen Shohoku shoot the No. 9 before. This type of shot is now normal for him."
Shohoku bench.
Ayako widened her beautiful eyes, full of disbelief, and murmured, "Jack Carter... am I seeing things? Why does it feel like he's become stronger than before?"
Kara Smith's eyes were calm and indifferent, as if she was lost in memories. There was a gleam in her eyes as she slowly spoke: "Jack is the type who gets better in the second half of the game, so his true strength will gradually recover as the game progresses."
"True strength? Recovery?" Ayako looked confused and puzzled, with question marks all over her mind. "What does this mean?"
Kara Smith was silent for a while, as if she was organizing her thoughts, and then she slowly said, "Actually, Jack hasn't played basketball seriously for a long time.
Because he couldn't find an opponent, his love for basketball became colder and colder, and he no longer has the passion he once had."
Speaking of this, a trace of loneliness appeared on Kara Smith's face, as if she was recalling the good times that have passed.
After hearing what Kara Smith said, everyone in Shohoku was confused. They had no idea what it meant and confusion was written all over their faces.
Only Coach Anzai had a thoughtful gleam in his eyes behind his glasses, as if he was thinking about something.
Ayako asked, "No more passion? You mean..."
"Ah..." Kara Smith sighed softly and continued helplessly. "In the past, Jack was a person who was very passionate about basketball. At that time, Jack would be filled with a happy smile when playing. But I don't know since when, I have never seen him smile while playing."
"Ah? This..." Ayako was stunned. For a moment she didn't know how to respond. Her mouth opened slightly, but no sound came out.
Shohoku's substitutes all listened quietly and fell into silence, each thinking about Kara Smith's words in their hearts, and ripples appeared in their hearts.
Coach Anzai, who was sitting next to him, didn't say anything, but there was a hint of understanding in his eyes behind his glasses.
He knew in his heart that Jack Carter's situation was just as he had expected at the beginning. Because of his own strength, he could not find any opponent on the basketball court. He gradually lost interest in basketball, but he could not really give up this love.
Because he loves it so much, he feels bored when he can't find a match that matches him.
Although he understood the reason, Coach Anzai was also somewhat helpless. This situation is not uncommon among talented players.
However, Jack Carter's situation is somewhat special.
He is only in the first year of high school, and with the strength he has shown so far, Coach Anzai really can't imagine who else can compete with him in the high school basketball world.
Can the boy who is recognized by everyone as the strongest in high school do it?
Coach Anzai was filled with doubt.
On the court.
Swish...
The basketball went into the net.
Jack Carter made the free throw easily.
44 points to 39.
As the score gradually narrowed, the tension in the game became more and more intense.
The game continues.
Kainan launched a new round of attack.
The basketball flew through the hands of the Kainan players like a nimble elf, and in the blink of an eye it was approaching Shohoku's basket.
In front of Shohoku's three-point line, the basketball fell steadily into Shinichi Maki's hands.
Almost at the same moment, Jack Carter quickly stood in front of Shinichi Maki like a red lightning.
The two men faced each other again, their eyes met, invisible sparks filled the air, and for a moment no one took the first move.
The shadow behind Shinichi Maki gradually condensed, and as the outline of the shadow became clearer and clearer, the aura emanating from him became more and more powerful.
The next moment, a cold light flashed in Shinichi Maki's eyes, and the momentum that had been brewing around him suddenly erupted.
He swung his arms quickly and stepped sideways suddenly, his movements as fast as thunder, trying to disrupt Jack Carter's defensive rhythm with an unexpected change of direction.
However, all this seemed to be moving in slow motion in Jack Carter's eyes. He remained unmoved, his eyes firm and calm.
At the moment when Shinichi Maki changed direction, Jack Carter moved his feet almost at the same time, perfectly keeping up with the opponent's rhythm.
Seeing this, Shinichi Maki did not stop, but quickly turned his hands, changed direction from behind, and cleverly returned to the starting position.
This sudden change was so rapid that even Kainan's teammates who were preparing to support Shinichi Maki were unable to react. They all widened their eyes with surprise written all over their faces.
However, just when everyone thought Shinichi Maki was about to succeed in breaking through.
Snap...
A sudden crisp sound broke the tense atmosphere and reached everyone's ears.
What was shocking was that almost at the same time when Shinichi Maki turned back, Jack Carter intercepted the basketball in his hand like a ghost.
Shinichi Maki widened his eyes, his face full of astonishment and disbelief, as if he couldn't believe what he saw.
Kainan's other players were also bewildered. The breakthrough they had been expecting was instantly shattered. It all happened too suddenly.
"This guy...what's going on? My change of direction just now was completely out of subconscious instinct, without any warning or preparation, but I still can't break through him?" Shinichi Maki was full of confusion and unwillingness, thinking at a loss.
Jack Carter had no time to care about Shinichi Maki's thoughts. He accelerated without hesitation and rushed out from beside Shinichi Maki like an arrow.
"Damn it." Shinichi Maki gritted his teeth, turned around and chased after him.
However, he was horrified to find that he could not get closer to Jack Carter no matter what.
"His speed..." Shinichi Maki was shocked.
Suddenly, Shinichi Maki's pupils shrank sharply, because he saw Jack Carter in front of him seemed to have transformed into an agile black panther, emitting a terrifying aura.
At this moment, Jack Carter's speed reached an unprecedented height. Like a black phantom, he quickly distanced himself from Shinichi Maki behind him.
Jack Carter made his way to Kainan's basket with great momentum, then jumped high, held the ball with both hands, and dunked hard.
Clang...
The basketball slammed into the basket.
Shohoku 41 to Kainan 44.
The score got closer.
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