Chapter 6 - Active In This Bitch! = Duo Vs Duo!

Whilst the Link's Team had the advantage with their current score leading him to happy. His bro just sauced up his defender for a 2-point shot where Ink managed to get off his own score.

"Oh Mayne! It's gonna be a long day for y'all!" Shouting as he held the ball which Ralph shifted into his defensive stance where he raised his hands to his side; making himself seem wider to cut-off drives made Link relax.

Inhaling and exhale a large breath where he shifted off to put the ball further away which he noticed that Joe was beginning to move and Malcom was all-on the slower player. Making the bigger player work to move as he had no space to even get off which Ralph slowly stepped up making Link drive to left - A very similar defensive reaction that they shared this aspect in their play.

But Link was slightly more aggressive which he slithered past Ralph for a blow-by with Ralph chasing afterwards; heading towards the interior with Jackson and Richard looking at the Guards. Link saw something only to perform an in-and-out as he head to his right.

A confused Ralph didn't understand why he did so only to run into a ball-screen of Richard whom was set strong. Smashing him where he could only find himself stumbling and fumbling as he was stunned; falling to the ground which Link performed a similar step-back jumper as Joe but he was still in Jackson's area where he exploded upward and slapped the shot backwards.

Out of position; Joe scrambled as he tried to stop during a run around as the ball bounced towards him but Malcom who was faster and close sprinted to snatch up the ball after it's third bounce. The chubby boy came over to play some defense but being so far out of position and having to deal with the explosive Malcom.

... Dribbling the ball once; the bald boy bounced the ball where he hopped diagonally back to his right. His feet landing past the three-point line and launching it from afar as it traveled up high before striking the back-board and dropping into the basket; Malcom's shot wasn't as nice as the others but it's strength and arch made it work. His feet landed him squatted as he looked onward before snapping up to his full height and pumping his arms in excitement.

Jackson spoke up as he said. "Nice Job, Mal!" Ralph who was currently sitting on the ground pouted, grumbling under his breath. "Fucking Big-Guy's stupid Screens N' Shit." Pushing himself up to his feet where he ran over and gave his buddy a high-five.

Joe exhaled as he wasn't able to even contest the shot merely smacked his hands in anger. Link attempted to close-out but happened to be too-far to do anything as the long-arm lifted up, twisting around to look at the potential miss only to grit his teeth which the 2-pointer was successful.

"Damn!" Slammed his fist into his hands as Richard grasped the ball when it went through the basket before he passed to Ralph who nodded only to look at Link with a grin.

LG (Link Green) Team v JBS (Jackson 'The Big Sun.') Team = 4 - 3

"My squad's better than yours, Zelda. How bout you pack your Nintendo-Trademarked Ass to your funk house." Speaking up which made Link hunker down and respond. "We're winning this, Bitch. Don't ever think that you got this."

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From a distance; Richard felt good - He helped out the team... He wasn't feeling... safe.

Jackson whom was bumping against the smaller Big-Man held a small smile and nod as a new possession would begin but before the ball was checked... A hand was raised.

A call for the ball? Richard pressed up as the two bumped against each-other. As soon as the ball was check leading to Ralph step to his side and throw a hard bounce-pass to Jackson as he managed to ignore Link's Defense.

Receiving the ball with both-hands as the two lowered their bodies. Putting their weight-down whilst their figurative helms were donned - A certain air surrounded them. Jackson bounced the ball with his right as he put weight behind as he drove into Richard!

Stepping up as their bodies loudly slammed against one and another; grunting as the older boy's shoulder had been driven into his chest but his body actually caused Jackson to reel backwards! The other Big-Man held a surprised expression where a sly smirk formed as he switched hands.

Dribbling hard with his left hand followed with his right foot taking a strong step to throw off Richard whom didn't bit as Jackson darted around for a spin yet the biracial youth slid his feet to cut-off the drive completely which made Jackson cease his post position where he wasn't deep but he was standing at the high-post which he had chosen to face-up

Richard's eyes locked onto his opponent's torso as Jackson's were looking at his opponent's hips and feet which the two readied themselves for the next play... Expanding his body high where he put his arm far with his ball hand only to swing it hard; a huge yet fast crossover made the defender's eyes widen where he whipped his head around to see the form of Jackson traveling to the basket.

Thinking simply to himself which the move had caught him completely off-guard.

'WHAT THE HELL?!' Turning around as Jackson broke out into a dash to the basket and prepared to jump-upward to lay-up but a chasing Richard appeared before launching upward!

Hand outstretched where he roared out and smacked it against the backboard catching Jackson off-guard again. It was two times that Richard's athleticism had surprised the Asian Big-Man whom recollected his thoughts as the two were starting to drop from air, a somewhat calm expression. 'Even freezing him with my crossover doesn't slow him down much on Defense... His agility and speed is elite as well... His power is a couple stages above mine too... Damn... This is fun!' As the two Big-Man were descending; Jackson's smile widen.

Landing first out of the two; Jackson sprinted after ball before he smacked down hard making it shot upward. Doing so was to prevent Link from the getting the loose-ball first as Ralph jumped up when the ball was on it's decline. Instead of landing; he treated it like an Alley-Oop where he flicked the ball with one-hand which the orb spiraled backwards only to rattle in the basket.

"HOW'S THAT, BITCHES!" Exclaiming as he landed down before he hopped at Jackson where they bumped chests with Ralph needing to jump up to do-so. Malcom screamed out which Joe had to cover his ears from the loud teen.

"THAT'S HOW WE DO!" Malcom was happy as the squad quickly even out the Score at the moment. Joe realizing that the white-teen stopped making him sigh. 'Why doesn't Link deal with Malcom." Pouting only to look as his brother and his arch-nemesis bumped chests where Ralph pushed only for Link to grin and come closer.

A small realization came to mind where Joe knew why. 'Oh yeah... They're both on the same-side of the coin.' Being very similar as he readied up.

Jackson was currently pondering everything; Richard's Athleticism and Defense was stopping lay-ups and shots inside. Joe's dribbling and shot were crispy despite his appearance telling other-wise where Link was the exact kind of Player as Ralph but he gave up strength and a finer touch inside for length and speed.

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'Alright.' Inside of bumping against Richard - His body moved as he went away from the paint. Malcom and Ralph's eyes widen which Richard's eyes narrowed.

'What he's doing?' Traveling afterwards, the team's Big-Man exited the paint...

The ball was checked where Link did his signature size-up; a cross-over to behind the back followed with an in-between-the-legs dribble but Link gave him space.

As soon as the ball landed in his left-hand - He wrapped it around Link and threw a bounce-pass to a cutting Malcom who spun off Joe with ease as he got the ball in momentum and did a smooth reverse lay-up.

LG (Link Green) Team v JBS (Jackson 'The Big Sun.') Team = 4 - 4

The Guard-Forward duo knew that they were pressing their advantage... their bodies and skills were more refined compared to the brothers whom were both anger.

Jackson's smile which made Richard shift his gaze from his direct assignment to the others - his mind realized that he gave up a task to mark his man... Protecting the pain. No longer pressing up against his opponent which Richard's eyes wander around.

Checking the ball once more where the Guards were more aggressive. Smoothing the slightly bigger Player where Link's hands wandered to tap the ball but Ralph's control over the ball was good before he performed a jap-step series to give him space to begin his dribbles yet he exploded one-way only to snatch back the ball.

Wide-eyed, Link was shifted as Ralph had an open-lane to the hoop! His ears heard the thunderous steps of the Big-Man where he threw a swift pass that bounced between the trailing Link and Richard which the youth turned around.

The ball landed right into Jackson's hands where his feet had been set solid only to shoot the ball from 2-Point Land!

'He's a leftie?!' The shooting hand of the Asian launched the ball with a pristine flick as it was a low-arch but fast shot which the ball traveled and swished.

Chains jingled which Richard's wide eyes looked to Jackson whom smiled and said aloud.

"Whoa. I got back my points. Hahahahaha!" Laughing at the end - Ralph pumped his hands which Malcom took a long-breath as he was able to relax, Joe was also doing so but his defensive actions didn't affect his charge.

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LG (Link Green) Team v JBS (Jackson 'The Big Sun.') Team = 4 - 6

As the next possession began with a check-ball; Malcom exploded over to Ralph whom nodded before Link could provide Defense. Joe chased after as best as he could yet it didn't work out too well for him which he was a couple steps behind as always.

Turning around suddenly; Ralph presented the ball to Malcom who ran around and started to dribble only for Link to switch. Joe attempt to move but he caught off-guard by an off-ball screen as Ralph knocked back Joe which gave him an open lane!

Throwing an overhead-pass with Ralph hopping upward as he scanned the court mid-air - Jackson didn't move but Richard had begun to run towards the paint however... He didn't explode like he did beforehand... He was being cautious! Joe was coming towards him as well and he was closer to the dark-skinned teen whom came down.

Hopping into the air; he noticed that Joe was right beside making him think. 'Jumps well for a fatty!' Contorting his body only to see the corner was Jackson whom moved swiftly; fling a strong-pass that he caught in rhythm.

Hopping off the ground only to see the shadow of Richard' over-stretched hand blacken his view of the goal. Another pass was done as Jackson knew that a certain animal was ready to attack; Malcom ran over with Link a step behind to grasp the ball in momentum.

His head flicked up making his eyes travel as Link leapt in order to contest yet it was a fake!

Flying past, Malcom whose eyes locked onto the Basket with Joe as he noticed this open-lane moved.

The older, smaller boy ran forward - His speed carried him very close which his legs planted one after the other with him jumping into the air.

Raising his shooting-hand as Joe felt that he could block it! Swinging a hand only for it to smack right into the wrist of Malcom who didn't lose focus as he tossed the ball up!

The forward momentum of Malcom made the two fall down on the ground with Joe scrambling down and landing on his side as he gasped in pain upon his butt slamming on the concrete whilst the other Forward tapped his feet swiftly to kill all of his motion and absorb the impact of land however he yelled out.

"AND-ONNNNNNNNNNNE!" Shouting where his head turned to the ball that bounced around before It fell through. Pumping his arms which the squad cheered and snatched up him off the ground.

Link Green's Team was further down along-side as they were down further. A frown formed on Link's face where a sadden Joe saw the successful basket; Richard came over and helped him off the ground which his brother pat him on the back.

Watching in confusion as Malcom had gone over to the free-throw line and readied himself. Speaking to Link in a hushed whisper which the boys' moved and the Big-Man moved away to give the shooter space.

"Hey... Why's he shooting a free-throw?" Asking them whom appeared shocked.

"Well; if you foul someone in this air during a shot in this area. They can shot a free-throw." Joe spoke up as he reached and whipped the sweat off his brow using his shirt. His thinner, built brother seemed annoyed at the moment.

"Yeah... I hate it when It's done against us but I love it when we get one... But... These guys' are adjusting and fixing." Link spoke out as Malcom shot his freethrow as it came down with a bouncing on the rim but luck was on his side as it dripped down.

... A shift in the momentum had started which Richard knew that his crew wasn't incredible but they were good... They're trying their best but it seemed to not be enough at the moment.

LG (Link Green) Team v JBS (Jackson 'The Big Sun.') Team = 4 - 8

The next possession began which Jackson openly spoke up. "Pass to me!" Shifting as he went to the perimeter as Ralph flicked bullet-pass into Jackson's hand. Snatching it as he established his pivot foot being his left where he protected the ball from Richard's long and strong arms - putting a forearm into his back where Richard readied himself but instead of posting up, he turned around and faced up.

"I'm gonna getcha. I'm gonna getcha." Eyes went wide as Jackson seemed more aggressive. A hard jab-step which Richard didn't bite on but this move was only followed by Jackson perform a massive step-back!

Practically launching himself 5 or 6 ft (1.52 m or 1.82 m) backwards with his built-legs! Muscles contracting and expanded which Richard couldn't react as Jackson was in his shooting stance. Grunting only to squat and jump as high as he could; the Big-Man moved his hand to swat the shot!

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Only to see that Jackson didn't shoot! A sly smirk on his face where he passed the ball to Ralph whom ran over and run around the floating Richard where his face was coated in shock.

Catching the ball which Ralph heard Jackson clap. "DUNK TIME!" Planting his feet before he launched high and towards the hoop - Link couldn't help out to inferred and Joe was too far away to contest.

Landing on his feet as Jackson's defender snapped a look over his shoulder as where he saw the mainly-black attired teen lowered and launch into the air; his eyes locked onto the ball which was coming from his side.

A hand snatched it out of the air as his hands gripped the ball hard where he maneuvered it through the air. Raising it above his head as his other hand followed and flushed down with a two-hand jam!

Hanging off the rim with a cheerful laugh before the jerseyed-boy released his grip on the rim as it shook a bit before he landed as soft as he could. "Damn - I'm good." Smiling as Richard lowered his head and looked intensely at his opponent; walking over as the two entered a stare-down.

"Shit!" Link exclaimed as the score was getting further and further out of reach!

LG (Link Green) Team v JBS (Jackson 'The Big Sun.') Team = 4 - 9

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[Later]

As the game went on - Jackson's squad stepped up greatly as their offense was flowing much better as their leader went from being an interior Player to a Perimeter one. Able to drive and cut-inside; Malcom became their main weapon with Ralph's physical play tire out Link whom was being overworked.

The occasional misses were snatched up by Richard whom held superior in that field to Jackson however soon as he landed, he was swarmed! They all pounced and poked the ball which happened multiple times. Sometimes even fouling the Big-Man however he didn't say anything where despite Link stand up for the Big-Man and Joe calling out the cheap acts by the other team.

As the game continued; Jackson's offensive skills shined out. A fluid shooter despite his size will a handle to match and a finishing skill that was innate with his size where he was able to put Link on a Poster which drew a foul where Joe had the ball smashing over his head off-a-rebound.

Lastly - Richard was last as he bite on a drive which made him a couple steps which the Asian finished his drive with a rim-hanging two-handed slam. Pissing off Richard whom was pacing in anger.

Joe wasn't able to stop anyone leading him to be inactive where he was getting colder and colder without getting his touches.

Around 5 or so minutes - A firm lead was put forth affected the Brothers whilst Richard kept an intensity in his eyes.

LG (Link Green) Team v JBS (Jackson 'The Big Sun.') Team = 4 - 17

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Speaking up; Jackson said to Richard. "Ya know... You have a talent... Shame that you playing with these suckers." Motioning with his head to Link and Joe whom were panting where Ralph had sweat dripping down his head where Malcom seemed to be fresh as a daisy.

The two Big-Man were debatable the most active as they were setting numerous screens - Boxing out each-other and defending the opposing Guards and Forwards with Richard leading in Blocks and Rebounds where as Jackson was leading in Steals and Loose-Balls.

"... Watch Your Mouth." Richard spoke up in a foul mood as he paid attention to the Guards whom begun the following possession but Jackson spoke up once more.

"Nah. I expected better but it looks like you're a piece of garbage... Waste of Height." Finishing that off with a condensing smile that differed from all-previous smiles and smirks which Richard twisted his head to look at Jackson with a fury.

Breaking off into a sprint; Richard chased after Jackson whom ran one-way before spinning the other way. Unable to follow exactly - the Big-Man watched as the ball was fed to Jackson whom was running towards the paint. Bouncing the ball once where Richard proceed see his opponent lift upward - Cupping the ball to his chest as he was doing a reverse!

Jumping strong and leaping far with a hand outstretched... Yet the ball wasn't launched for a lay-up! 'OH NO!' Realizing his foolishness where in mid-air, Jackson twisted his body. Face twisted in effort - In concentration as he put his arm out and yelled out. "AAAAAH!" His arm ignored the flailing arm of Richard where he slammed home a furious reverse on the Big-Man's head. The dunk froze Jackson in mid-air whom was able to land securely but Richard wasn't so lucky as he was already on the decline of his jump and being knocked off-balance made him land awkwardly.

Falling down as he sent nearly rolling over himself with his feet kicked up, breathing hard as his failed defensive effort didn't matter but only improve the other team's scoring.

"Told You, 'Ink.'" Sneer at the last part which Richard looked at Jackson who was wide-eye and spoke down to him which made the Big-Man's eyes widen as they were riddled with visible veins. A vein was also bulging on his brow where he stood up to the retreating form of Jackson whom stopped and said.

"Also... That was a foul, Garbage." Speaking where he coolly over his shoulder where he grasped the ball.

"My bad, Ink - I should've helped./Don't worry, Richard... We all get outplayed in our lives." The brothers attempted to console Richard but he was fuming! His brown-skin took a reddish tint as he spoke under his breath.

"We. Are. Winning." Walking forward as the boys watched the anger boy where they didn't feel as confident as him.

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Why didn't he give up? Wasn't he tired? Wasn't he embarrassed? They wouldn't know... But this game was gonna end.

As the ball game continued - Jackson made his freethrow leading to the score becoming...

LG (Link Green) Team v JBS (Jackson 'The Big Sun.') Team = 4 - 19

... An intensity formed on the team as they were down big which Ralph whom had been a passing god for the entirety of the game spoke up as he said. "Yo! We gonna blow you punks out!"

Bouncing the ball to Link who was breathing hard where his stance lowered and he passed the ball back. Checking up only to watch as Ralph exploded forward - attempting to press up to stop the bigger guard's forward momentum only to stop on a dime. The two bumped into each-other where Link groaned but Ralph could only chuckle to himself in a wick-manner.

Snatching the ball backwards with an angular behind-the-back that traveled to his left-hand where he spun around as Link's tired form was leaning his charge whom made him fall forward as he was on his hands-and-knees.

Exhausted as he was removed from the possession after his faulty defensive play and exhaust removed him from the sequence.

Driving fast as he looked to see Joe whom was come inside to try and defend his shot. Charging to the hoop as the Guard was gonna go all the way!

Planting both of his feet where he sprang up - Both of his hands cocked slightly back to slam the ball!

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Only for a hand to smash into the ball where Richard came over to play help defense as his speed caught everyone off-guard. Knocking the ball out of his hands which flew against the backboard yet the Big-Man's reflexes allowed him grab the stray ball as well.

Coming down on his heels hard where Richard braced where Ralph was slammed down on his lower-back that earned a vocal shout of pain as all of air had been knocked out of him upon landing on the concrete.

Malcom and Jackson ran over where the two tried to the rip the ball from Richard however he was very determine which Malcom grasped onto his arms and Jackson tried to wretch the ball out of his hands where the Big-Man roared and raised his arms upward.

Flung off Malcom whom was knocked off where the bald-boy had been sent to the ground. A shock-face as he looked up to Richard whom pivoted and threw off his teammate. Jackson had enough balance to keep himself standing but he was flung around 4 feet before he got his balance.

An equal appearance of shock as Richard threw the ball into the corner!

'Joe!' Jackson realized as the chubby boy whom was tired yet focused caught the ball and fired it off; the Asian Big-Man tried to block the shot but he was off as he bumped into Joe whom would've been knocked over if Jackson didn't hold him up.

The two look onward as the ball swished!

"AAAAAAAAAAH! LET'S GO!" Joe screamed out as Jackson was visibly surprised where the boy ran over to his brother whom was still seated and sighed happily.

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Looking off to Richard whom was standing in the paint and stared back. A large smile on his face as veins were bulged on his forehead where he mouthed to Jackson 'Not In My House' that made Jackson's grin become wicked.

"Fuck... That hurt!" Ralph voiced from the ground where Malcom helped him up as Richard was walking away - the two looked at his retreating form.

"Freak of Nature." The bald boy voiced where Ralph nodded.

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The block sent one thing into Ralph's Mind.

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'Ink is serious.' His face was riddled with concentration as they would have to step up to lock him down for what would come.

LG (Link Green) Team v JBS (Jackson 'The Big Sun.') Team = 6 - 19