China vs. USA (8)

Kai felt his heart race as his system interface flashed before him. 

[Black Hole: 24] 

His eyebrows raised in surprise. He had a number now? What could it possibly mean? 

When he reached this level, he knew the progression system would change. It looked like he still had a lot to navigate with his system. 

He shook his head, clearing the thoughts. Now wasn't the time to dwell on it. The game demanded his focus, and the ball was in his hands. 

Julian was watching him intently, his jaw set in frustration.

Kai shifted, feinting to his left. Julian reacted, sliding to block him, but Kai pulled back and whipped a pass to Jian, who was cutting toward the basket.

Jian caught it in stride and laid it up with ease.

35-45.

The gap was just ten points now.

The Shizi Dogs, seated on the bleachers, exploded into cheers. Shang and Jet clapped loudly, their smiles wide. Andy pumped his fist into the air.