After Minute of playing
Score: Venganza 18 – Ordinary 15
Ethan jogged back on defense, breathing slow, calm. His eyes never left the movement of Venganza's players.
Across from him, Vin Cruz dribbled up, his steps tight and precise. A rhythm player. But rhythm can be broken.
"He's shifting again," Ethan thought. "Trying to bait me into biting early. I won't."
Vin crossed halfcourt and called out a signal.
"Dante, screen!" Vin snapped.
Dante stepped up, solid and square.
"Switch it!" Ethan called out.
Evan rotated up, and Ethan dropped back—seamless switch.
Vin hesitated.
"They didn't fall for it?" he thought, eyes narrowing. He kicked the ball to Zeke Monroe on the wing.
Zeke drove—hard. Louie met him at the arc, arms wide. Zeke twisted, spun—
"Collapse the paint!" Ethan shouted.
Evan helped, Louie pivoted, and Zeke had nowhere to go. He kicked it out to Kaia Volt in the corner.
Charlotte was already there.
