Yin Yang Knights vs. Shizi Dogs (9)

The third quarter finished, and along with that, Coach Muchen also called for a time-out. 

"That's our last one," Lina worriedly whispered. Since this was the most intense game they had played so far, with the Knights taking the momentum most of the time, Lina and Coach Muchen had called for time-outs more than necessary. 

Coach Muchen nodded, his face determined. 

"That's why we're putting everything into this," he said. 

The players went back to the bench, with Kun sitting down and wiping his temples. Although he hadn't done much, not even managing to score at all, he still felt pretty tired. 

He let out a deep breath, expecting his time on the court to be over. 

However, as the team gathered for the final stretch, Yuze stood by him, a firm hand on his shoulder. 

"Kun," Yuze said. 

Kun lifted his head in anticipation. 

"You're staying in."

Kun's eyes widened in surprise. "But... I thought—"