After Sakuragi Hanamichi made the shot, the score between Shohoku and Toyotama became 19-13.
Shohoku team still leads Toyotama team by 6 points.
Toyotama serves at this moment.
Nan Lie roared, "Run! Run!"
The Toyotama players perked up and shouted, "Go! Let's go!"
Toyotama's run-and-gun offense is very famous.
The core of the run-and-gun style of play is high-speed, fluid running and passing to accelerate the pace of the attack without any hesitation.
One word: Fast!
This is why Toyotama has scored over 100 points in most of their previous games.
But now, as soon as Toyotama launched their fast break, they immediately started to run into trouble.
Because Shohoku's defensive speed is just too fast!
As soon as Toyotama rushed over, Shohoku was already in position, ready to defend.
"Damn it! How are these guys so fast?" Kishimoto Minori couldn't help but complain as she looked at the Shohoku team members who were already in position.
Sakuragi Hanamichi glanced smugly at the conflicted Kishimoto Minori, thinking to himself, "When it comes to speed, the Shohoku Five are second to none! You think the protagonist's halo is a joke?"
Shohoku's quick defensive transition did indeed disrupt Toyotama's fast break rhythm.
Since the start of the game, Toyotama has completely failed to find the feeling of taking off when using their run-and-gun style.
Despite this, the Toyotama team continued to run and pass the ball at high speed on Shohoku's territory, looking for opportunities to attack.
After getting the basketball, Nan Lie tried to use the same trick to break through Rukawa's defense again.
However, this time Nan Lie's move was seen through by Rukawa Kaede. Rukawa Kaede's defense was very solid, preventing Nan Lie from having a comfortable opportunity to shoot.
Nan Lie didn't force the issue and passed the basketball to Yajima Kyohei.
At the same time, Daijiro Itakura taunted Ryota Miyagi, "Shorty, you little dwarf, this time I'm going to completely crush you!"
As he said this, Daijiro Itakura had already started running to get the ball, heading towards the basketball hoop.
Seeing that Daijiro Itakura was about to charge into the paint, Mitsuaki Iwata quickly positioned himself in front of Takenori Akagi.
It has to be said that this time, Mitsuaki Iwata finally found an excellent position. Although this position may not necessarily allow him to control the rebound, it is enough to help Daijiro Itakura open up an unobstructed path for the layup.
Miyagi Ryota kept a close watch on Itakura Daijiro, saying, "Don't even think about it!"
In terms of speed, Daijiro Itakura wouldn't be able to easily outpace Ryota Miyagi.
Daijiro Itakura grinned, completely disregarding Ryota Miyagi.
Kyohei Yajima seized the opportunity and suddenly passed the basketball over.
Daijiro Itakura had already run to the basket, and the moment he received the ball, he jumped up and made a layup.
In an instant, a look of shock appeared on Miyagi Ryota's face. "What? Him!"
Daijiro Itakura actually jumped and went for a layup while pinning Ryota Miyagi down!
Because Miyagi Ryota was closely guarding Itakura Daijiro, and both of them were extremely fast, and Itakura Daijiro jumped up and went for a layup the moment he received the ball.
Therefore, at this moment, Miyagi Ryota was in a rather passive position.
The height difference between the two is particularly striking at this moment!
Daijiro Itakura steadily handed the basketball out.
The basketball went into the net.
Daijiro Itakura secured a strong 2 points for Toyotama.
The score between Shohoku and Toyotama became 19-15.
Judging from this goal alone, Daijiro Itakura completely outplayed Ryota Miyagi.
Unfortunately, his height is a major disadvantage. In this specific situation, even though Ryota Miyagi has amazing jumping ability, he can't utilize it effectively.
After scoring, Daijiro Itakura couldn't resist taunting, "Shorty! Shorty! See that? That's the difference between us! You could train for a hundred years and still not catch up to me!"
Daijiro Itakura has the ability to shoot mid-range shots, three-pointers, layups, and playmaking offense. He is also 15 centimeters taller than Ryota Miyagi.
This made Daijiro Itakura very confident and looked down on Ryota Miyagi.
Just then!
Sakuragi Hanamichi stepped forward and shouted angrily, "You idiot, try going for a layup like that again, and I'll block your shot!"
Daijiro Itakura didn't get entangled with Hanamichi Sakuragi, but quickly returned to defense, though he showed a disdainful expression on his face.
Ryota Miyagi firmly told Hanamichi Sakuragi, "Hanamichi, don't worry, I won't lose to him!"
Sakuragi Hanamichi certainly had confidence in Miyagi Ryota.
Despite being only 168cm tall, Ryota Miyagi possesses top-notch speed, basketball skills, and basketball IQ.
After the basketball came into Miyagi Ryota's hands, he quickly launched a fast break.
Don't you Toyotama team like to play a run-and-gun style of play?
Our Shohoku team can too!
Miyagi Ryota charged towards Toyotama's defense like a cheetah, dribbling the basketball.
Daijiro Itakura remained arrogant and disregarded Ryota Miyagi.
Even though Miyagi Ryota was running at top speed, he didn't take Itakura Daijiro seriously!
The moment the two clashed!
Miyagi Ryota suddenly slammed the basketball towards Itakura Daijiro's crotch!
A nutmeg dribble!
It's just that it's not wearing its own crotch!
Daijiro Itakura instinctively wanted to squeeze his legs together!
But Ryota Miyagi's move was so unexpected and so fast!
When Daijiro Itakura tried to make a leg-clamping motion, the basketball had already passed through his legs smoothly.
Ryota Miyagi successfully outwitted Daijiro Itakura!
At the same time, Miyagi Ryota rushed past Itakura Daijiro and caught the basketball that went through his legs.
The next moment, Ryota Miyagi rushed to the basket.
Judging from his posture, Ryota Miyagi seems to be aiming for a layup.
Akagi Takenori had already trapped Iwata Mitsuaki behind him, his eyes seemingly telling Miyagi Ryota, "Go! Don't worry! I'm here!"
Just then!
Nan Lie rushed up from the side to provide assistance in the defense.
When Miyagi Ryota jumped, Minami Retsu also jumped with a roar.
Nan Lie said domineeringly, "You little guy, do you dare to act wildly under Fengyu's basket?"
Ryota Miyagi wasn't angry at all. Instead, he smirked and said, "Your paint? It'd be too easy to beat you under the basket!"
The basketball left Miyagi Ryota's hand as soon as he finished speaking.
But Ryota Miyagi wasn't forcing a shot; he was passing the ball!
The basketball perfectly avoided Nan Lie and flew towards Rukawa Kaede.
"What? It was actually passed on to him?"
At that moment, a bad feeling welled up in Nan Lie's heart. His intuition told him that there might be changes in the Xiangbei team's situation!
After receiving the ball, Rukawa Kaede immediately jumped and shot!
Wow! That shooting form! So perfect!
"Wow! So handsome!"
"Shohoku's number 11! Rukawa Kaede! He's finally made his move!"
A perfect arc swept across Nan Lie's head.
The basketball went into the net.
Rukawa Kaede scored 2 points for Shohoku.
This was Rukawa Kaede's first shot attempt in the game.
After landing, Nan Lie stared at Rukawa Kaede with a solemn expression.
Is the Shohoku team's top scorer finally about to break free from his seal?
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