At this point, there were only three minutes left in the game.
The score between Shohoku and Sannoh is 81 to 81.
Sakuragi Hanamichi's dunk once again helped Shohoku tie the score.
To be honest, with the competition reaching this level, many viewers are already questioning their own existence.
When Shohoku led Sannoh by 13 points in the first half, the audience was quite shocked, but they still didn't think Shohoku could maintain their lead.
The strong comeback by the Sannoh team at the start of the second half proved everyone's guesses right.
Just when it seemed that Sannoh was about to gradually widen their lead, Sakuragi Hanamichi disrupted Sannoh's offensive rhythm, so that Sannoh's lead over Shohoku was only 7 points at most, and they were unable to extend their lead any further.
What happened next was even more incomprehensible.
That is, the Shohoku team kept the score close and even took the lead repeatedly.
Of course, the Sannoh team wouldn't let the Shohoku team continue like this, so their super ace, Eiji Sawakita, was completely unleashed.
Unexpectedly, Sawakita Eiji had just launched a strong offensive when Shohoku tied the score again.
There are now only 3 minutes left in the game.
If the Sannoh team doesn't pull themselves together quickly, they're really going to be defeated by the Shohoku team!
At this moment, the Sannoh team serves.
The basketball quickly came into Sawakita Eiji's hands. Facing Rukawa Kaede, who was defending him, Sawakita Eiji said angrily, "Rukawa Kaede, all you can do is pass the ball, right?"
Clearly, Sawakita Eiji did not choose to launch an attack immediately, but instead provoked Rukawa Kaede.
For a fighter like Eiji Sawakita, the most meaningful thing is to have a head-on one-on-one battle with a strong competitor.
As everyone knows, Rukawa Kaede is famously aloof.
At this moment, Rukawa Kaede had regained his best form, and he couldn't be bothered to pay any attention to Sawakita Eiji.
Instead, Sakuragi Hanamichi grinned and said to Sawakita Eiji, "Sawakita! Rukawa Kaede knows a lot of things! It's just that you're not qualified to enjoy them~"
That tone... it's a bit... cheeky.
In an instant, it gave Sawakita Eiji goosebumps all over again.
That darn Sakuragi Hanamichi, he's using that trash talk tactic again!
Rukawa Kaede's face was as cold as ice. He glanced at the shameless Sakuragi Hanamichi out of the corner of his eye, his eyes clearly saying, "How did you know?"
Sawakita Eiji noticed Rukawa Kaede's micro-expression and couldn't help but curse, "Damn it! You two are disgusting!"
"Zebei! Watch out!"
"Zebei! Don't be fooled by them!"
Clearly, Sakuragi Hanamichi's trash-talking tactic had once again successfully distracted Sawakita Eiji, causing him to lose focus.
Therefore, Kazunari Fukatsu and Masashi Kawada hurriedly and loudly reminded Eiji Sawakita.
but!
It's too late!
With a "smack"!
Rukawa Kaede suddenly slapped the basketball out of Sawakita Eiji's hand.
"Damn it! Get back to defend immediately!"
Everyone on the Sannoh team was shocked and rushed back!
"Charge! Quick attack!"
The five members of Shohoku desperately charged towards the Sannoh team's position.
If this shot goes in, Shohoku will take the lead again!
Rukawa Kaede dribbled the basketball, charging ahead at the forefront.
Sakuragi Hanamichi rushed to Rukawa Kaede's left flank to receive the pass.
Ryota Miyagi followed closely behind Kaede Rukawa to provide backup.
Even the exhausted Mitsui Hisashi gritted his teeth and rushed to Rukawa's right flank to provide support.
The ancient red beast of Shohoku has opened its blood-red maw, ready to devour the white-clad Sannoh team whole, leaving not a trace!
Sawakita Eiji desperately retreated to defend the moment the ball was lost.
Kazunari Fukatsu seemed to have sensed that the ball might cause problems, so he reacted defensively immediately.
When Rukawa Kaede rushed to the Sannoh basket, Fukatsu Kazunari and Sawakita Eiji had already blocked him from the front.
"Rukawa Kaede! Don't think you can score just because you stole the basketball from me!"
Sawakita Eiji said domineeringly, because he had just blocked Rukawa Kaede's layup attempt.
"Rukawa Kaede! Don't even think about it!"
At this moment, Rukawa Kaede was not only facing Sawakita Eiji, but also Fukatsu Kazunari, the captain of the Sannoh team.
Although both of Sannoh's two aces stood in Rukawa's way, Rukawa fearlessly dribbled and jumped.
Rukawa Kaede leaped high into the air, gripping the basketball in his right hand as if he were about to dunk.
Judging by this move, it's Rukawa Kaede's signature move again: the tomahawk dunk!
"Oh no! Rukawa Kaede's move was too forced!"
"Wow! We've been stopped!"
"Danger! It'll be blocked!"
At this moment, all the Shohoku fans on the court began to worry about Rukawa Kaede.
If Rukawa were to eat a big hot pot at this time, it would be a huge blow to the Shohoku team.
This will also help the Sannoh team boost their morale.
Sawakita Eiji exclaimed excitedly, "Rukawa Kaede! I'll show you what despair tastes like!"
Sawakita Eiji suddenly slapped the basketball in Rukawa Kaede's hand with his right hand!
Just as it looked like the basketball was about to be knocked away by Sawakita Eiji.
Rukawa Kaede, in mid-air, once again passed the ball behind him without any visibility.
"What?"
"Another pass!!!"
"My God! An incredible pass!"
That's right!
Rukawa Kaede had no intention of going head-to-head with Sawakita Eiji.
Despite facing the combined defense of Sakuragi Hanamichi, Akagi Takenori, and Rukawa Kaede, Sawakita Eiji still managed to score with great force.
However, Rukawa Kaede did not choose to fight Sawakita Eiji and Fukatsu Kazunari together at this moment, but instead returned the blow to Sawakita Eiji.
Because Rukawa Kaede knew that fighting like this was too risky.
He must take advantage of the gap when Eiji Sawakita and Kazunari Fukatsu are both under the basket to pass the ball to the teammate who has the best chance to shoot!
The basketball was passed from Rukawa to Mitsui!
Matsumoto Minoru panicked immediately: "Why did you pass the basketball to Mitsui Hisashi, who's completely out of sorts?"
In the last offensive play by Shohoku, Rukawa passed the ball to Mitsui. After receiving the ball, Mitsui made a fake shooting motion, then slammed the ball to the ground, and passed it to Akagi Takenori on a bounce.
Mitsui Hisashi made a shooting motion again.
The difference this time was that Matsumoto Minoru failed to rush up to defend Mitsui Hisashi immediately.
and!
This time, Mitsui Hisashi has really made a move!
That familiar, perfectly executed shooting form appeared once again!
That man has struck again!
At that moment, everyone felt that the basketball had been shot higher than ever before.
The basketball traced a beautiful arc in the air.
With a "whoosh" sound!
The basketball swished through the net!
It's a three-pointer!
Covered in sweat and utterly exhausted, Mitsui Hisashi now wore a radiant smile. His eyes were resolute as he thought to himself, "This is the feeling! As long as I can score a goal, no matter how tired I am, it will keep me alert!"
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