Shizi Dogs vs. Yin Yang Knights (12)

The clock ticked down, every second stretching into eternity as both teams dug into the deepest wells of their strength. 

Sweat poured down their faces, their bodies strained to the limit. Each player had something they were fighting for—something that transcended the game.

Yuze was fighting for his father, with the legacy of his father hanging over his shoulders. 

Max played for his love of basketball, the sport that had given him purpose. 

Renren, with every dribble, thought of the scholarship he needed to secure a future in college—in order to help his father with the burden of the prize education. 

Jet fought for his best friend Shang, who could never stand on the court beside him ever again. 

Andy was fighting to make his body stronger, to overcome the limitations he felt holding him back. 

And Kai—Kai played for his dreams—his pursuit of something more, something bigger than himself.