Game Over
As I stood at the three point line, the ball seemed to be in slow motion.
Screams from the crowd came as the ball dropped through the net. Not only did
this shot go in but it dropped through the net with such force that it made a
sound that was heard throughout the gym. The gym was packed and the fans were on
their feet, I had just hit my first three pointer of my varsity basketball
career. As our team set up the press, sweat dripped from my face. I was close
enough to kiss my opponent, there was no way he was going to get the ball. He
shoved me backward and he planted his foot on mine, he then pushed off and ran
for the inbounder. I fell back a few feet and sprinted towards my man. As the
inbounder released the ball with a firm push I stuck my hand out in hopes for a
steal, SNAP! As the ball was deflected towards the right my man ran and picked
it up. I quickly looked down at my finger and with fear and pain walked over to
my bench. My pinkie-finger on my right hand was......
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