down by double digits in the closing minutes of our pac-rim opener, our team that seems to switch team names every week fought back to a stunning tie with :05 seconds left.
after running cross-court with antonio gates-like precision, justin caught the inbound pass. the ball made its way down to his older brother posted at the three-line. the shot for the win goes up. . .
CLANK.
but.
kuya dre was fouled.
3 free shots to take the lead. 1.3 seconds left.
free-throw 1 bounces around the rim and out.
free-throw 2 bounces around a bit.
but it falls.
free throw 3 bounces off the rim and out, and the opponent rebounds and calls timeout. after some hootin and hollerin on our side, our five guys cover the inbound so tightly that they force a 2nd timeout.
on the following inbound attempt, the opposing team gets it in and advances to the half-court line. with a hand in his face he forces up the half-court prayer. the ball and the game hang in the balance....
CLANK. off the left side of the backboard.
game over.
and after scratching and clawing to prevent the game from getting out of hand just minutes before, we had our first victory. i contributed a measly 4 points, and an ugly couple fouls, turnovers, defensive lapses, and unnecessary bricks. i did, however, provide some thunderous clapping from the bench during the amazing comeback and finish.
notes to self about pac-rim games:
these aZns are faster than the guys at wooden who have nothing to play for.
the floor is slippery.
the gyms will be hot as hell.
don't cuss.
can't wait for the next game!
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