Basketball System: Rebound of the Underdog-Chapter 622: China vs. Germany (3)

The end of the second half was met with cheers. Their home court was as loud as it could be, and people outside the arena stopped and stared, wondering if they could grab tickets for the final game.

Meanwhile, Gina and David had already gone deeper into their analysis.

"It's the second to the last game for the Chinese team," Gina noted. "They had shown flashes of brilliance. However, consistency has been their Achilles' heel in the past games. One minute, they're pulling ahead, and the next, they're struggling to hold the lead."

David chimed in, nodding. "Exactly, Gina. That's why watching their games is so entertaining! It's almost like riding a roller coaster. However, for this game, it feels like we're only going up. If they fall from here, then it would be a very scary ride. Let's see if they can play consistently this time."

On the bench, though, Coach Xu Wei did not look worried. Not even a fraction. Instead, he was curious. Kai was sitting next to him, a towel draped over his shoulders.

The old coach nudged his shoulder. "What's gotten you so motivated, kid?" he asked suddenly, looking directly at him with curiosity burning in his eyes.

Kai didn't answer. His dark eyes snapped toward Max instead, glaring at him before sulkily turning away.

His teammates turned to Max, who raised his hands defensively. "What? What did I do?"

Jaw-Long chuckled. "What happened to you, youngsters? Did you have a fight or something?"

"Not that I know of," Max said.

However, Kai was grumbling to himself. "Muffins. Muffins."

Coach Xu Wei chuckled while shaking his head in amusement. "Kai, you're sitting out on the third quarter. Take a breather. We need you fresh for the final stretch."

Kai's gaze snapped to Coach Xu Wei, his mouth opening to protest. However, he realized that he did need some rest. He had been playing to the best of his potential, primarily because of his anger, so it had also taken a toll on his body.

With that, he nodded, causing Coach Xu Wei to beam.

As the third quarter began, Kai kept his eyes glued to the court, watching his team fight to widen the gap. They were holding very well on their own.

However, it seemed like the German team had a thorough conversation during the half time, and it was then that he saw one of the players, Viktor Schreiber, moving differently than he did compared to the past quarters.

With a fluid motion, he pivoted on one foot and spun in the air, completing a move that looked straight out of a ballet movie!

Gina's voice rang out. "What a move by Viktor Schreiber! Did you see that spin? I thought I was watching figure skating for a second."

David chuckled. "Well, you're not far off, Gina. It says here that Viktor was a former figure skater. He was recruited to the basketball team two years ago and has been a graceful shooter ever since."

"That makes sense," Gina said. "I saw him holding back in the past quarter. I would assume that figure skating and basketball are quite different, and their coach might have deemed it inappropriate to bust out moves from his former sport. However, I think their team might actually benefit from it this quarter!"

Kai's eyes narrowed. His mind worked quickly as he dissected the move.

To him, it looked cool.

However, he knew it wasn't just for show. It was also a distraction—a way to confuse the defender and create space for the shot.

It had been a long time since Kai had copied a skill. The thought sent a spark of excitement through him.

The game continued, and Viktor pulled off the move again, leaving Jimmy floundering as he sunk a mid-range jumper.

The gap was now seven points.

Kai's heart pounded in his chest as he watched Viktor smirk, enjoying the chaos his move was creating.

The crowd roared, but Kai heard none of it. His focus was solely on Viktor and the intricacies of the move. His hands twitched as he imagined himself performing it, the steps replaying over and over in his mind.

Midway through the third quarter, Xu Wei called for Kai to sub back in.

The crowd's reaction was deafening, and they were excited to see Kai again.

The gap was at nine points now, and although it was large, one wrong move and the German team could easily take the lead.

He stepped onto the court, his eyes locking onto Viktor immediately.

The German guard smirked, sensing the challenge. He drove toward the basket, and Kai shadowed him closely.

"Here comes Schreiber again," Gina announced. "And there's Kai Guo, back on the court! Let's see if he can stop this momentum."

Viktor executed his signature spin move, the double axel-like maneuver that had baffled everyone. Kai didn't try to stop him.

The ball swished through the net. The gap was back to seven points.

"Schreiber scores again!" David exclaimed. "It looks like even Kai Guo is struggling to keep up with this one."

On the court, Viktor shot Kai a cocky grin. "Too fast for you, huh?"

Kai didn't reply. Instead, he closed his eyes for a brief second, the image of the move burned into his mind.

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"Thanks for the demonstration, Viktor," he whispered as he ran back to their side of the court.

The next possession, Kai had the ball. He dribbled up the court, surveying the defense. Viktor was in front of him, his stance wide, ready to pounce.

Kai smirked inwardly. Your move now; my turn later.

He passed the ball to Max, setting up a play that ended with Zheng scoring an easy layup. The gap was back to nine points, but Kai's focus was elsewhere.

It took one more possession before Kai finally felt ready. He'd dissected every detail of Viktor's spin, from the precise angle of the pivot to the timing of the release.

But he wasn't just going to replicate it. He was going to surpass it.

The opportunity came quickly. Kai caught a pass at the three-point line, with Viktor guarding him closely.

Gina's voice rose again. "Kai Guo has the ball, and he's up against Viktor Schreiber!"

Kai faked a drive, pulling Viktor closer before stepping back. And then, he spun.

But it wasn't just a double axel. It was a triple.

The crowd gasped audibly as Kai completed the move, the spin faster and more controlled than Viktor's. He rose into the air, the ball leaving his fingertips.