Slam Dunk, Start with a Perfect Three-Pointer

The injured Akagi was helped off.

His eyes were full of unwillingness and loneliness.

"hateful!"

Akagi's fist hit the floor hard.

Obviously, it is only one step away from the dream.

But he was blocked here.

"If I hadn't been injured, we would have won Shoyo!"

Akagi said aloud irritably.

He knew it in his heart.

Without restricting Hanagata in the paint himself.

This game is hard to win with Tatsuhiko alone.

"team leader!"

"Akagi!"

Mitsui and Tatsuhiko hurriedly stood beside Akagi to comfort him.

"I promise to bring the victory back to Shohoku!"

Tatsuhiko made a serious promise.

"We will definitely win, Akagi, don't worry, you have a good rest and prepare for the national competition!"

Mitsui on the side also said seriously.

As a third grader, he knows exactly what Akagi is thinking now.

This is their last summer.

The previous Shohoku was always the first round of the prefectural tournament.

Over time, no one had hoped for this Shohoku.

Even the student union of the same school complained about the basketball team.

As the captain of Shohoku, Akagi also received a lot of criticism.

But this year, with the return of Tatsuhiko and Kaede Rukawa.

Shohoku really sees the hope of dominating the country.

However, Akagi fell here due to injury.

Akagi sighed, looking at Mitsui and Tatsuhiko.

"Come on!"

He leaned on the ground and barely stood up.

Kuwata and others on the side hurriedly supported Akagi.

One step at a time, he staggered back into the lounge.

"Sakuragi comes on, backup center!"

Coach Anzai also has some regrets.

He is a step-by-step look at Akagi becoming one of the best centers in Kanagawa "Nine Twenty".

Akagi's love for basketball is unmatched by anyone in Shohoku!

"I see."

Sakuragi took off his training clothes and was ready to play.

Although he can't empathize with Akagi's feelings.

But he also restrained his smile.

In this game, he also has a reason why he can't lose!

The game continues.

Hanagata asks for the ball.

Although he felt sorry for Akagi's injury.

But the stadium is like a battlefield.

If you choose to release water because of pity for your opponent.

That's not only disrespect to Shohoku, but also irresponsibility to Shoyo.

Hanagata is also a third grader.

This is also his last summer.

Hanagata also does not want to leave regrets in this county competition.

Seeing Hanagata catch the ball, Sakura immediately defended in place.

But against the seasoned Toru Hanagata.

Sakuragi is literally a stake.

Hanagata simply swayed his back and opened up the shooting space.

"hateful!"

Sakuragi was a little anxious.

Seeing that Hanagata, who was about to raise his hand to shoot, immediately jumped up high, ready to block the shot.

But Hanagata isn't in any hurry.

He leaned his right hand to Sakuragi's body.

At the same time, the ball was thrown to the basket.

"Wow!"

"Shohoku No. 15, defensive foul, valid score, extra free throw!"

The referee's whistle sounded at the same time as the sound of the basketball hitting the net.

Sakuragi not only failed to defend successfully, but also lost a foul.

Hanagata doesn't need to worry about his shot at all.

He hit the free throw with ease.

The score was further narrowed.

The Shohoku fans watched Toru Hanagata, who made a free throw, with some concern.

"The red-haired kid can't defend against Hanagata!"

"Akagi's injury affected Shohoku too much!"

"Now it's up to Tatsuhiko. It's fine if Tatsuhiko can stand up, but if he can't, the match will be over.

"It's a pity that Akagi was injured in the most crucial game!"

And the next game is just as the audience guessed.

Without Akagi on the floor, Shohoku couldn't limit Shoyo's interior offense at all.

Shoyo almost hit the inside line frequently with the whole team.

Even Tatsuhiko and Kaede Rukawa were able to cover the paint in time.

But still can't solve Shoyo's inside scoring.

And Shohoku aside.

Tatsuhiko is still unresolved.

He shot from inside and outside and scored a first-half high of 30 points.

Also contributed 7 assists and 4 rebounds.

Tatsuhiko's help defense became the last line of defense for Shohoku inside.

But the situation in Shohoku is still spiraling out of control.

Time passed by every minute and every second.

Half time is over.

The score came to 48:40

Shohoku led by just 8 points.

pause time.

Shohoku fans looked lost.

"Only leading by 8 points, this score is too easy to be wiped out."

"Tatsuhiko is still strong, he can score 30 points in this situation, but Shohoku's inside line is completely a sieve.

"The red-haired boy's interior defense is still far worse than Akagi's."

"Akagi's defensive area is the entire penalty area. Looking at the red-haired boy, he can hold Hanagata well."

Ryonan's audience.

Uozumi looked at Shohoku's rest area with some regret.

"What a shame, this is Akagi's last year."

"Shoyo relies on Hanagata in the inside to keep scoring points. Without Akagi on the court, Shohoku's inside is really vulnerable.

Ikegami added.

"It seems that God does not give a chance. The most promising year actually encountered such a thing."

Yuzhu sighed softly.

The same as the four major centers of Kanagawa Prefecture.

Yuzumi and Akagi have a very good personal relationship.

From the opponent's point of view.

I don't want Shohoku to win Shoyo.

Because Shohoku is more restrained in Ryonan's style than Shoyo.

But from a friend's point of view, he still hopes that Zhi will not be able to successfully complete the summer cold in the last year.

Ikegami, who is also in the third grade, feels deeply.

This is the last summer for the third-year players.

What a pity.

Sendoh on the side shook his head.

"Shoyo will definitely win? That's not necessarily the case. Although Shohoku has no inside pillar Akagi, Hanagata is also carrying three fouls now."

"Three fouls?"

Yuzhu was a little surprised.

This is completely different from the usual Hanagata.

Hanagata has always been known for his stability and aggressiveness.

How could he have been fouled three times before he knew it.

"It depends on whether Shohoku will make a fuss with it. If Hanagata can be brought down, Fujima alone can't beat Shohoku."

Sendoh said with a smile.

His eyes went to Tatsuhiko in the rest area.

"Will you notice this, Tatsuhiko?"

Kainan's auditorium.

Soichiro Jin and Takasago sighed at the same time. shook his head.

"Shohoku is probably going to stop there."

Shinichi Maki is equally bemoaned.

"It's a pity that this year Shohoku stopped, and next year with Tatsuhiko leading Shohoku may be able to.

Shohoku seating area.

The atmosphere was a little dull.

Everyone in Shohoku looked ugly.

Kogure's face was full of unwillingness.

Is it going to stop here?

Ayako and Yasuda accompanied Akagi to the locker room for simple treatment.

The muscles in Mitsui's hands and feet twitched.

Kogure hastily asked.

Mitsui smiled and shook his head.

"It's just a little tired, it's okay."

Kogure breathed a sigh of relief.

If Mitsui had another accident at this time, then Shohoku could really go home.

Seeing the silence of the crowd, Tatsuhiko stood up abruptly.

He clapped his hands, attracting everyone's attention in Shohoku.

"Listen to me, although Captain Akagi is injured, we are still leading the game, so there is nothing to worry about!"

Tatsuhiko stared at everyone in Shohoku seriously.

"Moreover, the game of basketball is never about whose defense is better or who has more inside offense.

He hesitated for a moment, and said slowly.

"Basketball is about scoring, whoever scores more is the winner!"

Everyone in Shohoku didn't quite understand what Tatsuhiko meant.

Tatsuhiko said in a deep voice.

"The first half is over. We have already seen the characteristics of Shoyo. They are just a very good defensive team. Their offense can only rely on Fujima and Hanagata."

Coach Anzai on the side showed a satisfied expression.

Originally, this kind of thing to encourage the players should be done by him.

But Tatsuhiko is no worse than himself.

"And we are completely different, even without Captain Akagi, we still have so many offensive points, compared to offensive ability, we beat Shoyo so there is nothing to be afraid of at all

"

Mitsui and Kaede Rukawa were the first to understand what Tatsuhiko said.

"You mean, we're going to play against them in the second half?"

"That's right!"

Tatsuhiko nodded emphatically.

"Let's just fight for offense! Don't worry about defense at all. I will help defend the inside line at any time, and you can concentrate on offense!"

Tatsuhiko also made up his mind.

If the defense needs him, he can always cover the inside and help Sakuragi relieve the pressure on the defense.

When the offense needs him, he will use all the means of attack.

All that matters now is Shohoku's morale.

Just because Captain Akagi is injured, it cannot be considered that the game is doomed.

They are strong!

Stronger than Shoyo!

Coach Anzai nodded with a grin, and added.

"Hanagata has also fouled three times. If he has the opportunity, he will rush to the inside and draw a foul.

The one who is least worried about the outcome of the game is Coach Anzai.

In his eyes, this Shohoku is the strongest team..

Even against Shoyo, they are sure to win.

Everyone in Shohoku glanced at each other and nodded seriously.

In Shoyo's lounge area, it's a lot more relaxed.

Fujima spoke.

"Akagi is off, Sakuragi Hanamichi fouled three times, Sakuragi Hanamichi is out, then Shohoku is empty inside, Shoyo must win, for Tatsuhiko and Kaede Rukawa, double-team directly

Then look to Hasegawa.

"Mitsui will leave it to you."

Hasegawa laughed.

"Don't worry, Fujima, that guy won't score more than five points!"

Hanagata on the side was a little uneasy.

He has been fouled three times.

If Shohoku attacks him specifically for this.

That is a very big trouble.

Fujima turned to look at Hanagata.

"Hanagata, the inside defense in the second half can be relaxed a little bit."

Then he turned his head to look at the Shoyo people.

"In the second half, I'll leave the help defense on the inside to you. Try not to let Hanagata fall into a foul crisis."

"yes!"

Shoyo shouted in unison.

Hanagata nodded, relieved.

I hope that this method can prevent myself from fouling again.

game continues

conduct.

Shoyo takes the attack directly and Shohoku inside.

Hanagata fouled Sakuragi Hanamichi again.

The corners of Fujima's mouth curled up, as if everything was going according to his plot.

Mitsui reminds Sakuragi Hanamichi.

"Be careful, there's one more time to get sent off.

Sakuragi Hanamichi nodded.

He was a little afraid to defend.

His defensive skills are still a bit rough.

Facing an offensive player like Hanagata, it is too easy to be fouled.

Looking at Sakuragi Hanamichi, who is a little stiff inside.

Shoyo showed no mercy and took the opportunity to tie the score.

Shoyo cheerleaders cheer.

"Shoyo! Must win!"

"Shoyo's chasing efficiency is a bit too high!"

"Shohoku is in a bad situation. If Sakuragi is also sent off, there will be no one in Kita's inside lane!"

"The key is that Shohoku's others were also restricted, Tatsuhiko and Kaede Rukawa were double-teamed all the way, and they had difficulty connecting the ball, let alone scoring!"

"Shohoku is over, this game is still lost."

Shohoku fans sighed.

Had already seen the hope of victory.

But I didn't expect that it was still the moon in the mirror.

Akagi's injury has a greater impact on Shohoku than imagined.

Shohoku holds the ball.

Miyagi dribbles just past half court and immediately passes the ball to Tatsuhiko.

Mitsuru Nagano and Fujima immediately greeted them.

"Do you think this will stop me from scoring?"

Tatsuhiko turned to look at Kaede Rukawa on the other side, who immediately understood.

Without much hesitation, Tatsuhiko immediately passed the ball to Kaede Rukawa.

At the same time, he used the reverse run and rushed directly to Shoyo's restricted area.

"Oops!"

Mitsuru Nagano exclaimed, and immediately turned to look at Kaede Rukawa.

Kaede Rukawa made a change of direction on the spot, shaking a little space 5.1, and immediately chose to pull.

"He's not shooting!"

Fujima reacted immediately.

"Hanagata! Be careful!"

Kaede Rukawa fakes the pass and it goes straight to Tatsuhiko.

Tatsuhiko raised the ball high with his right hand, only dribbled on the ground, and immediately took three steps to layup.

This goal is a key one, and the scores of the two sides have reached the same level at this time.

Hanagata ignored Sakuragi Hanamichi.

Immediately step forward to block Tatsuhiko.

"Don't try to score easily!"

Tatsuhiko Hanagata took off at the same time.

Although Hanagata is taller than Tatsuhiko, Tatsuhiko's bounce completely makes up for this shortcoming.

The two collided physically in the air.

Tatsuhiko growled.

"Let me in!"

The strength of the whole body burst out in an instant.

"Boom!"

Violent one-hand split buckle.

Hanagata was knocked to the ground.

His eyes were full of disbelief.

"This power, how can it be so big!"

Suddenly, the entire arena erupted.

"Did you see that? The slam dunk just now, Tatsuhiko's physical fitness is too strong!"

"Even Hanagata can't stop his slam dunk!"

"It was a beautiful shot and brought back Shohoku's momentum!"

"Sure enough, Tatsuhiko is the real trump card of Shohoku, such a performance is great!"

Shohoku fans are excited to cheer for Shohoku.

This goal is not just another go-ahead score.

more importantly.

Another boost to Shohoku's morale.

Shohoku, who was already standing on the edge of the cliff, breathed a sigh of relief.

next second.

"Beep!"

The referee's whistle sounded.

"Shoyo No. 5 defensive foul! The score is valid! Add a free throw!"

In an instant, like a bolt from the blue, it reached the ears of everyone in Shoyo. .