As soon as Ryota Miyagi received the pass from Hanamichi Sakuragi, Kazunari Fukatsu rushed up to defend him.
Judging from the defensive distance, Kazunari Fukatsu consciously kept his distance and did not closely guard Ryota Miyagi.
"Everyone get back on defense! I'll handle this guy!"
Kazunari Fukatsu confidently issued orders to his teammates.
Before the match, the Shohoku team watched all of Sannoh's match videos.
Ryota Miyagi knew, of course, that his opponent was Kazunari Fukatsu, the captain of the Sannoh team.
Seeing Fukatsu Kazunari's tight defense, Miyagi Ryota couldn't help but exclaim, "As expected of the captain of the Sannoh team!"
However, Ryota Miyagi's fighting spirit was immediately rekindled, and he thought to himself, "So what? I will still defeat you!"
The next moment, Miyagi Ryota suddenly burst into extremely fast speed!
Ryota Miyagi is very confident in his speed.
In the past, Ryota Miyagi has always used his speed advantage and agile movement to break through the opponent's defense.
"Hmm? Even this won't help me break through?"
Ryota Miyagi made a sudden acceleration, attempting to break through Kazunari Fukatsu's defense, but Fukatsu reacted correctly in the first instant, which greatly shocked Ryota Miyagi.
Subsequently, Miyagi Ryota made several feints in an attempt to break through Fukatsu Kazunari's defense, but Fukatsu Kazunari managed to thwart them all.
"Damn it! Doesn't his defense have any weaknesses at all?"
Ryota Miyagi was full of confidence, wanting to forcefully break through Kazunari Fukatsu's defense at the start and shock everyone, but unexpectedly, Fukatsu's defense had no loopholes at all.
Seeing that Ryota Miyagi still wasn't going to pass the ball, Ayako Inoue couldn't help but feel anxious. She knew Ryota Miyagi's personality all too well; despite his short stature, he was extremely competitive.
Ayako Inoue knew that Ryota Miyagi was eager to show off at this moment.
However, at this moment, the best option for Ryota Miyagi is to provide an effective assist to his teammates.
Meanwhile, the Sannoh players exclaimed in admiration, "Captain Fukatsu! Well done! That's it! You've got that short guy from Shohoku completely shut down!"
As Inoue Ayako had predicted, things unfolded exactly as she had.
At this moment, Miyagi Ryota seemed a little out of control.
Ryota Miyagi could have easily passed the ball to Hisashi Mitsui or Kaede Rukawa, or even passed it directly into the paint, but he kept the ball in his hands, trying to break through Kazunari Fukatsu's defense.
And so, an unexpected incident occurred.
Suddenly, a person appeared from Miyagi Ryota's right!
It's Satoshi Ichinokura of the Sannoh team!
Satoshi Ichinokura surprisingly abandoned his defense against Hisashi Mitsui and launched a surprise attack on Ryota Miyagi, who was attacking with the ball!
With a "smack"!
The basketball slipped from Miyagi Ryota's hands!
While Miyagi Ryota was still in shock, Ichinokura Satoshi had already rushed over and taken control of the basketball.
In the blink of an eye, the situation on the field was reversed.
The Sannoh team, which was originally in a defensive position, immediately launched an all-out attack.
Satoshi Ichinokura, carrying a basketball, charged ahead.
"Well done, Ichinokura!"
"Quick attack!"
"Charge!"
Sannoh team goes on a full-speed attack!
"Defense!"
"Quick! Defend!"
"Damn it! Your Sannoh team won't get away with this!"
Shohoku team quickly retreated to defend!
Satoshi Ichinokura, who was at the forefront of everyone, was very pleased with himself.
He wasn't originally a starting player, but Coach Domoto made him a starter because of his outstanding willpower and stamina, so he was used to wear down Mitsui Hisashi's stamina.
However, he intercepted Miyagi Ryota's ball control at the start of the game, helping Sannoh turn the tide.
To be honest, he felt extremely comfortable!
After all, in the talent-rich Sannoh team, not just anyone can start the game.
It looked like Ichinokura Satoshi was about to dribble into the undefended Shohoku team's territory.
Ryota Miyagi roared, "Damn it! Don't underestimate me!"
The speed is no joke!
Miyagi Ryota rushed towards Ichinokura Satoshi like a whirlwind!
"Ichinokura! Watch out!"
Although Kazunari Fukatsu stayed close to Ryota Miyagi, he still nervously reminded him.
But!
It was still too late!
Before Ichinokura Satoshi could react, he only felt his hands go empty.
The basketball slipped from his hands!
Like a cheetah in full swing, Ryota Miyagi pounced on his prey in an instant. Before Satoshi Ichinokura could react, Ryota Miyagi successfully snatched the basketball from Ichinokura's hands again.
The moment he snatched the basketball back, Ryota Miyagi yelled at Satoshi Ichinokura, "You dare steal your dad's ball?"
Ryota Miyagi's tone was incredibly arrogant!
This infuriated Ichinokura Satoshi!
The next moment!
Ryota Miyagi then sprinted back with the basketball!
The Sannoh team, which had been sprinting forward to launch an attack, suddenly stopped and began to retreat to defense.
"Rukawa Kaede!!!"
As Miyagi Ryota sprinted forward with the ball, he shouted Rukawa Kaede's name at the top of his lungs!
At the same time, after getting past Fukatsu Kazunari's close defense, Miyagi Ryota quickly made a high lob shot, giving Fukatsu Kazunari no chance.
Sakuragi Hanamichi, standing under the basket, chuckled and started to jump!
"Well done, Liangtian! That's it! You truly are my good brother!"
Sakuragi Hanamichi was extremely pleased with himself.
Because in Sakuragi Hanamichi's view, Miyagi Ryota clearly passed the ball to him, but Miyagi Ryota called out Rukawa Kaede's name.
This tactic was a feint attack that Sakuragi Hanamichi used to be most adept at.
Sakuragi Hanamichi was very pleased to see Miyagi Ryota use this tactic against the Sannoh team to confuse them.
At this moment, Sakuragi Hanamichi had already jumped into the air.
"Hmph! I'll start with an alley-oop dunk! I'll dazzle you all!"
Sakuragi Hanamichi was very confident; he wasn't afraid of Nobe Masahiro, who jumped at the same time as him.
Are you kidding me? When it comes to jumping ability and rebounding, who can beat the genius Sakuragi Hanamichi?
You think the protagonist's halo is a joke?
At that moment, Nobe Masahiro exclaimed in shock, "Huh? This kid! He jumped that high?"
Just as Sakuragi Hanamichi was about to gain control of the basketball, Nobe Masahiro's face was filled with shock.
But just then!
Sakuragi Hanamichi's confident expression instantly turned into shock. "Huh? What's this?"
Then a third person's arm appeared!
Number 11!
Shohoku's number 11!
It's Rukawa Kaede!
Just when everyone thought that Sakuragi Hanamichi would be the first to touch the basketball, Rukawa Kaede suddenly appeared!
boom!
A tomahawk dunk!
Rukawa's right hand touched the basketball before Sakuragi Hanamichi and Nobe Masahiro, and he slammed it into the hoop, completing the dunk!
Rukawa Kaede successfully executed an alley-oop dunk!
The basketball slammed into the net!
Rukawa Kaede scored the first goal of the match!
At this moment, Rukawa Kaede shocked everyone.
Sakuragi Hanamichi instinctively reached out, wanting to give Rukawa a high-five to celebrate.
But Rukawa turned and rushed back to Shohoku's defensive line, not forgetting to yell at Sakuragi Hanako, "Idiot! What are you looking at? Get back on defense!"
"ha?"
Sakuragi Hanamichi was standing disheveled in the wind, completely bewildered by Rukawa Kaede's sudden outburst.
We agreed to be best brothers for life, so why are you suddenly treating me like this?
Rukawa's eyes clearly showed pity for his misfortune and anger at his lack of competitiveness. He said angrily, "What are you looking at? I knew it! Women will only affect your basketball game! Get back on defense!"
Sakuragi Hanamichi: "..."
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