At the end of the first quarter, the score was 20:13. For Fandou High School, leading by at least three baskets was a fairly solid position.
"For the second and third quarters, I will gradually rotate the starters to ensure you have enough stamina for the end of the game," the coach said. "This is the most difficult stage; I hope the substitutes can hold the line."
Just as the coach feared, the momentum during the second and third quarters was gradually clawed back by Shanhoku High School. With Su Ming, Zhang Wei, and Li Muba off the court, the overall strength of the team was clearly inferior to their opponents.
Chapter 24