The showdown ( II )

Now the game was back on, and the VIPERS were pushing up the court, Tyze and Darius leading the charge. It felt like they had finally found their rhythm, and the crowd was sensing a comeback. Tyze drove to the basket, drawing the defense, before passing it out to Patel, who was open beyond the arc.

Patel released the ball, and for a moment, it looked like it was going to be a textbook three-pointer. The VIPERS' bench was already on their feet, celebrating what they thought was an inevitable score. But Müller had other plans. He sprinted out of nowhere, his long strides eating up the distance. He leapt into the air, his hand stretching out like a hawk, blocking the shot with incredible athleticism. The crowd gasped in shock, but Müller wasn't done yet.