Slam Dunk: Muguro

Chapter 170 The New King's Challenge to the Old King
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Seeing the basketball fall into the basket, Kashima Fengshimo was obviously relieved, and then looked at Murasakibara in surprise.

"This guy's defense..."

Kaede Frost of Kashima did not expect that in just one month, Murasakibara's defense had clearly reached a higher level.

If it weren't for my strong singles ability, the ball just now would have been destroyed.

In addition, he found that Murasakibara's physical confrontation was no weaker than his.

"I wonder how his offense is going?"

Kashima Kaede was in a heavy mood. If Murasakibara's offense also improved, he would be under greater defensive pressure.

In Kanagawa's attack, Fujima dribbled the ball across half court and wanted to pass it to Watanabe Masao according to the tactics.

However, Watanabe Masao pointed at Murasakibara and signaled Fujima to give the ball to Murasakibara, allowing Murasakibara to win the game.

In short, we can’t lose momentum!

Facing Fukatsu's defense, Fujima used a hidden behind-the-back pass to quickly pass the ball to Murasakibara.

As long as he doesn't get too carried away, Fujima is a good point guard.

Outside the three-point line, Murasakibara made a standard three-threat move, with his center of gravity slightly lowered and his eyes locked on the basket.

Given that there were no obvious weaknesses in Murasakibara's offense, Kashima Kaede adopted the same defensive strategy as Murasakibara and kept a distance from him.

Kashima Kaede's defensive posture was very rigorous. He bent his knees slightly, opened his hands, and was ready at any time.

The next moment, Murasakibara made a feint, and then quickly moved the center of gravity of his body to one side.

Kashima Kaede quickly adjusted her pace, trying to keep up with Murasakibara's rhythm.

During this process, Murasakibara performed a smooth Sam Gold pass.

By using the quick movement of the ball and flexible changes of the body, he successfully broke through Kashima Kaede's defense.

This series of movements was as smooth as flowing water, demonstrating Murasakibara's superb breakthrough skills.

After completing the breakthrough, Murasakibara did not rush to shoot, but accelerated towards the basket.

Kashima Kaede Frost did not give up and turned around and chased back as quickly as possible.

"drink!"

As soon as he stepped into the paint area, Kentaro Sakurai roared, immediately abandoned Masao Watanabe, and rushed towards Murasakibara without hesitation.

Facing Sakurai Kentaro who was coming to defend, Murasakibara made a nimble turn, found an opening, and easily scored a layup.

This is the Sikma step!

This series of skill changes are all surprising.

"What was that technique just now?"

"The breakthrough technique is the European whipping technique, and the turning technique comes from the Sikma step of NBA legendary center Jack Sikma!"

Murasakibara did not hide anything, it was just the name.

As for whether Jack Sikma is a legendary center?

Of course he did. Not only did he win the NBA championship, he was also inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame. More importantly, he also has a heritage skill named after him.

"Whip the people and the Sikma step!"

As the top high school student in the country, it was the first time that Kaede Shimo Kashima heard of these two offensive techniques.

In this era when the Internet is not yet popular, these two relatively unpopular basketball skills are only spread in a small range.

"But how many tricks does this guy have?"

At the same time, Kashima Kaede became more wary of Murasakibara.

This guy's progress is so fast!
In just over a month, Murasakibara had made such great progress that he posed a huge threat to him.

If he continued to improve, he couldn't imagine how powerful Murasakibara would be.

"Here comes the ball!"

Soon, Kashima Kaedeshimo took the initiative to ask for the ball again, he wanted to further test Murasakibara's strength.

Without hesitation, Fukatsu quickly passed the ball to Kaede Shimoki of Kashima.

After receiving the ball, Kashima Kaede Frost showed superb ball control skills.

He first dribbled the ball between his legs continuously, and the basketball seemed to be stuck in his hands. His movements were smooth and quick, and most importantly, he had a great sense of rhythm.

At the moment when Murasakibara's center of gravity changed, Kaede Frost of Kashima passed the ball to her left hand and broke through with the ball.

Like Fujima, he is left-handed.

Of course, his right hand is not bad either.

Although Kashima Kaede's movements were very sudden, Murasakibara was able to catch up with Kashima Kaede in time with his reaction speed.

The two were entangled on the court, Kashima Kaedeshimo tried to break away, while Murasakibara tried his best to prevent his opponent from scoring easily and increased the intensity of the confrontation.

The audience watched this scene nervously. The contest between the two became the biggest highlight of the game, and was even called a challenge from the new king to the old king by some gossipers.

On the court, the confrontation between the two continued.

Suddenly, Kashima Kaede suddenly stopped, and at the same time, his center of gravity sank, and he turned smoothly, using the rapid rotation of his body and the shift of center of gravity to successfully pass Murasakibara.

Although Murasakibara tried his best, he was unable to stop Kashima Kaede from breaking through.

After completing the breakthrough, Kashima Kaede did not waste this opportunity and made a decisive shot before Watanabe Masao could make up for the defense.

shuh~
The basketball drew a beautiful arc in the air and finally went through the basket accurately.

Wow~
The next moment, there was a burst of warm cheers from the audience.

"This guy is so difficult!"

The Kashima maple frost may seem calm and relaxed on the surface, but it is actually full of solemnity.

He was sure that Mugure's defense had indeed improved, and it was not a coincidence. In the national competition, Mugure's defense was full of mistakes in his eyes.

It’s different now. Although Murasakibara still can’t limit him, his performance is no longer as easy as before. Every breakthrough requires careful consideration, and his intensity has obviously increased a lot.

"Luckily I'm already a senior in high school, otherwise I would have to give up my seat to him!"

Kaede Frost Kashima was obviously relieved at the thought that she would be able to graduate from high school in a few months.

Otherwise, with Murasakibara's rate of improvement, he may not be a match next year.

As for whether they can survive the winter competition, Kashima Maple Frost is still very confident.

Unless Murasakibara suppresses him in a head-on confrontation and wins the MVP of the winter tournament, he will not be able to become the number one high school student in the country.

Shohoku is not the representative team of Kanagawa, and the depth of the lineup is too weak to win the Winter Tournament Championship, and the MVP is usually awarded to the best performing player in the championship team.

Therefore, it is almost impossible for Murasakibara to get the MVP.

Offense and defense transition!

Soon, Fujima passed the ball to Murasakibara again.

The teammates tacitly opened up space to create a wider offensive route for Murasakibara.

After a month of training, their cooperation is now quite smooth, which is the result of countless times of running-in.

This is thanks to Coach Tiangang. It is under his strict teaching that they are able to become a whole.

As for Coach Anzai, he was only responsible for the general direction and had long since left all the team training, lineup adjustments, etc. to Coach Tiangang.

Coach Tian Gang was not dissatisfied with this, but felt that he was valued by Coach Anzai.

However, Coach Tanaoka did not gain nothing from it.

In his daily interactions with Coach Anzai, Coach Tiangang has been constantly absorbing nutrients and his coaching abilities have improved.

Therefore, the relationship between the two can only be described as each taking what they need.

After receiving the pass, Murasakibara did not rush to attack, but quietly watched Kashima Kaede who was ready for battle.

The next moment, Mu Mu took a tentative step without any warning.

Kashima Kaede quickly moved sideways to block Murasaki's breakthrough route.

Murasakibara then used a cross step. His footwork was flexible and varied. He used changes in speed and rhythm to easily break through Kashima Kaede's defense.

As his physical fitness further improves, the breakthrough efficiency of the LV8 crossover step becomes more threatening.

During the advancement, Murasakibara suddenly stopped, and Kashima Kaede, who was about to catch up, lost his balance in an instant.

Before Kashima Kaede Frost could stabilize her center of gravity, Murasaki started again and accelerated her breakthrough, so that Kashima Kaede Frost could not keep up with his rhythm.

In a flash, Mugure rushed into the paint area.

Faced with Ito Yu's backup defense, he did not retreat but chose to face the challenge head-on.

The two of them jumped up together, using their jumping ability and arm span advantages, and finally Murasakibara slightly picked up the basketball with his fingertips.

shuh~
The basketball jumped over Ito Yu's fingertips and then went through the basket.

Muguro not only won points for the team, but also demonstrated his outstanding personal skills.

Hua Hua Hua~
The next moment, deafening cheers rang out in the stadium.

Among them, Murasakibara's personal guards seemed particularly excited and cheered for Murasakibara even harder.

Compared with Rukawa and others, Kogure's personal guards are mainly composed of mature women and are relatively more rational.

After two rounds of testing, Murasakibara and Kaede Shimokawa both reduced the frequency of singles and played team basketball.

Their physical strength is limited, and only by allocating it reasonably can they maintain a better condition. The key is that both of them have strong teammates.

Kanagawa started the one-star-four-shooter tactic, using Watanabe Masao as the offensive fulcrum and equipping four shooters to tear open the opponent's defense through a combination of inside and outside methods.

Due to playing with an injury, Kentaro Sakurai's defensive ability has declined, especially in confrontation, making it difficult for him to limit the performance of Masao Watanabe.

Masao Watanabe used his excellent back-to-the-basket skills and footwork under the basket to pose a huge threat to the Akita team's basket.

However, his hit rate is only about 50%.

This is mainly because the fingers have not yet fully recovered.

Whether it is a dunk, layup or shot, the hit rate is bound to be affected.

Even so, his performance was better than Kentaro Sakurai.

Masao Watanabe is not just limited to personal scoring. Once the opponent double-teams him, he will rely on his excellent supporting ability to quickly pass the ball to his open teammates.

Such passes can often directly translate into points, making the opponent's defensive strategy futile.

However, the Kanagawa team also found it difficult to limit the performance of the Akita team.

The Akita team showed excellent teamwork and their cooperation was obviously more tacit.

This tacit understanding is not only reflected in the fast and accurate passing of the ball, but also in their control of the rhythm of the game and the execution of tactics.

Akita players are able to quickly adapt to changes in the game and make correct decisions.

Because of this, the Akita team can always easily break through the defense and get scoring opportunities.

On the court, both sides were in a state of complete mutual explosion.

In this situation, ten minutes of the first half passed quickly.

23:23
For a moment, the two sides were temporarily tied.

It was also at this time that Coach Anxi took the initiative to request a timeout.

When the timeout was over, Coach Domoto was surprised to find that the Kanagawa team had sent out a rather strange lineup.

(End of this chapter)