Our goal for this game was to tell the full story of the arena, not just the scoreboard. From the first layup lines the rhythm began to rise, blending the green stands and the crowd’s pulse with the intensity on the floor. Drives to the rim, contact under the basket, and every soft drop through the net set the pace for the day.

Timeouts and sideline moments added their own chapter. Coaches huddled the team, voices low but urgent, towels over shoulders as players reset and lock in. We focused on the looks, nods, and handshakes that reveal chemistry and belief, the quiet seconds that shape the next possession.