Chapter 168: Come In, Sakuragi!!
With a foul on Hanamichi Sakuragi, Takano got two free throws that almost decided the game.
With both free throws, the Ninjas led by two points at 92:90.
There were only 6.2 seconds left in the race.
"Toot ~~!!! Jaguar team asks for a timeout!!"
Coach Ohki still has two timeouts left at hand, this pause, I don't know what kind of tactics Coach Ohki will use, 6.2 seconds is actually enough.
Besides, with only two points behind, the Jaguar team still has a chance, and only a solid two points can take the score into extra time.
"It's okay, Sakuragi, we still have a chance!!"
"I'm dragging everyone back again!!"
Sakuragi recalls the last two offensive and defensive attempts, with a three-pointer missed in a big open space and a last-minute mistake on the defensive end.
"Don't care about that, it's okay, we still have a chance, believe in yourself!!"
Although Miyagi comforted Sakuragi a few words, Sakuragi still walked to the bench in frustration.
Looking back at Sakuragi's performance in this game, it was actually not bad.
16 points, 9 rebounds, 3 blocks, and the shooting percentage was okay, the only fly in the ointment was the three-point shot that missed all 3 shots.
But Sakuragi is not a three-pointer-oriented player either, so Sakuragi can't be blamed.
"Miyagi serves, Mitsui and Rukawa Kaede, you two are on the inside, use the cover of Akagi and Sakuragi to come out to catch the ball, if there is no chance, Miyagi can pass the ball directly to Akagi and Sakuragi, three points and two points are not important, the ball is scored, it is the most important !!"
Coach Oki, holding the tactical board, in one breath, this tactic is actually quite simple, but it should be the most effective, and it should also be the most practiced set of tactics by the Jaguar team.
"Sakuragi, you have to be ready to shoot too, you know!!"
Before going on the field, Mitsui secretly said in Sakura's ear.
"Little San,,, can I??"
Sakuragi seems to have lost faith in himself.
"Don't forget your no-network plan!!You're a standard pitcher!!"
Mitsui also gave Sakuragi confidence.
The two sides were soon back on the field.
In the last 6.2 seconds, it will be witnessed whether the two sides will usher in a tie-break, or the Jaguar team will complete the Jedi counterattack!!
The Jaguars' position on this side was really as arranged by Coach Ohki, except for Miyagi, who served the ball, the other four people stood in a row at the free throw line.
"Haha, Da Mu, Da Mu, I didn't expect that after so many years, you still have that set of tactics, hahaha, it's a pity~~!!"
After Coach Nan saw the formation on the field, he was very proud, and it seemed that Coach Nan guessed the tactical arrangement of Damu's side.
The referee gave the ball to Miyagi to see if the Jaguar team could send the ball out smoothly!!
"Shh~~~!!"
The entire Ninja home fans booed, which had a huge impact on the Jaguar team.
Mitsui and Rukawa Kaede still ran out with the help of the cover of Akagi and Sakuragi, relatively speaking, Rukawa Kaede's receiving environment is better.
Seeing this, Miyagi immediately passed the ball out.
In fact, there is a certain danger in letting Miyagi serve, and in general, the team is used to serving with tall strikers when serving at important moments, so that the vision of the serve can be better and it is less likely to be interrupted by others.
However, with Miyagi, the angle and awareness of the pass will be better.
Anyway, the ball has been sent out without a hitch.
"It's just getting started~!!"
Seeing Rukawa Kaede receiving the ball, Coach Minami showed a somewhat treacherous smile, could it be that the ninja team deliberately let the Jaguar team receive the ball??!!
Rukawa Kaede held the ball, Takeuchi stuck it on Rukawa Kaede, and as soon as Rukawa Kaede turned around, Takano actually appeared in front of Rukawa Kaede, and instantly covered the front of Rukawa Kaede!!
"There's no chance~~!!"
Takano exclaimed and looked down at Rukawa Kaede and said.
Rukawa Kaede is trying to find a way to get rid of Takano, but the difficulty is too high, and the middle line behind him, once he steps on the middle line, everything will fall short.
"Toot ~ Jaguar Team Ball!"
In desperation, Rukawa Kaede smashed the ball to Takano's leg and went out of the sideline, temporarily relieving the urgent need.
However, there were only 2.6 seconds left until the end of the race.
"It's helpless,,, champion!!"
Takano continues to provoke Rukawa Kaede.
This previous defense of the Ninja team was quite successful.
Although Rukawa Kaede received the ball, there was not enough room to operate, and the ninja team sent Takano to completely block Rukawa Kaede's vision.
The Ninja Team has one foot in the tie-break, and in 2.6 seconds, there is too little for the Jaguar team to do.
Coach Ohki called out the last timeout, which was a short 20-second timeout.
I don't know if Coach Ohki still has the tactics of pressing the bottom of the box.
Come back after a short pause.
The Jaguar team served Miyagi on this side, and when he walked to the sideline, Akagi seemed to be talking to Miyagi about something.
These 2.6 seconds are indeed the time to test the tacit understanding of the Jaguar Five Tigers, and if they work well together, a lot can happen even in 2.6 seconds.
"Hold on, keep an eye on it!!"
Ishii still looked back from time to time to remind his teammates.
This time, there was no more boos in the stadium, everyone seemed to be staring with bated breath, and some fans even covered their eyes. Don't dare to look again.
It's still Miyagi serving, and the Jaguar team is still standing in a row at the free throw line.
The referee gestured and began to serve.
On the Jaguar team's side, Kaede Rukawa and Mitsui are struggling to get rid of the defense and want to come out to catch the ball.
Rukawa Kaede suppressed Takeuchi and already opened his hand to ask for the ball!!
Although it was not very successful after Kaede Rukawa received the ball before, Miyagi still passed the ball to Kaede Rukawa.
Rukawa Kaede pressed Takeuchi to receive the ball in the very sensitive area between the middle line and the sideline, and for some reason, Sakuragi suddenly came to the position where the three-point line at the top of the arc was still behind, and in this way, Takano would be more natural to wrap Rukawa Kaede!!
This time Rukawa Kaede didn't hesitate anymore, because there was no time to hesitate, before Takeuchi's defense, before he landed, Rukawa Kaede gave a long flick and gave Sakuragi who was unguarded at the top of the arc again.
"Cast it~~!!stupid~~"
Rukawa Kaede still chooses to believe Sakuragi, even though the two have been rivals since they met, even if the two have so many grievances over the years, even if Sakuragi has missed a three-pointer before, Rukawa Kaede still did it, Sakura-linger line, reappeared.
At this point, the clock is still 1.2 seconds.
Looking at the ball flying straight towards him, Sakuragi's thoughts should be complicated, it should be in a trance, maybe he will suddenly remember those scenes with Haruko when he first came into contact with basketball, the scene of the first time he participated in the game, the scene of the first score, the scene of the first slam dunk, the scene of leaving the court with an injury, the scene of recovering from the United States, the scene of returning to China for the draft, the scene of reuniting old friends, the scene of being rejected by Haruko, and there are many, too many scenes, which should all be replayed in Sakuragi's mind.
However, none of these scenarios are available.
Yes, just an old man with gray hair and a round belly, who is teaching Sakuragi shooting skills in the training gym.
"Squat with both legs, feel the power of your knees, jump fully, raise the ball above your head with both hands, let the power pass up from the bottom up, aim at the basket, bend your arms, get in the right position, and shoot~!!"
Sakuragi recalled the shooting actions taught by his father, and after receiving the ball, he directly shot a three-point shot from a long distance!!
"Wow~~~!!"
Halfway through the air, the timer goes off.
"Come in, Sakuragi~~!!"
Sakuragi's teammates shouted, Coach Ohki shouted, Sakuragi Legion in front of the TV, Haruko, Sugi Minashin, Maekawa Brothers, Takayama Boss, Kawaguchi Manager, etc., as well as people in Kobe in the distance, shouted in unison, almost pleading!!
"Bell~~~" (To be continued.) )