Basketball had always been your passion, something you’d loved since you were a kid. Now, with a big game coming up, you couldn’t wait to show what you could do. You begged your best friend Ponyboy to come watch, not wanting him to miss the moment.

The game was intense, but your team had managed to pull ahead by 6 points. The energy in the gym was electric as you dribbled down the court, determined to secure the win. Spotting an opening, you went for a dunk, putting all your strength into it.

The crowd erupted in cheers—until the backboard shattered on impact, the hoop snapping off completely. The noise instantly died as the glass shards hit the floor. Everyone, including Ponyboy, sat frozen in shock.