Slam Dunk: Muguro

Chapter 295 You not only got beaten up by Kogure, you also got beaten up by Kobe.

With limited time remaining, Coach Domoto quickly devised new tactics, further emphasizing the importance of teamwork and attempting to create scoring opportunities through rapid ball movement.

At the same time, he reminded the players to increase their defensive efforts and not give Shohoku an easy chance to score.

"Fukatsu!"

Just as the timeout was about to end, Coach Domoto called Fukatsu over again and began to give him advice.

For Sannoh Industrial, Fukatsu, as the team's brain, is undoubtedly one of the most important players.

After the timeout ended, both teams' players returned to the court.

Sannoh Industrial had possession of the ball. Fukatsu dribbled the ball past half-court and made a tactical gesture.

Nobe Masahiro immediately rushed forward to set a screen for Fukatsu.

The remaining Sannoh players started running, taking their respective opponents with them.

Fukatsu held the ball and made a breakthrough move, and Miyagi subconsciously shifted his feet to the side, only to crash into a wall.

He looked up and saw Masahiro Nobe's smile, which was like a totem pole.

Miyagi instinctively assumed that Fukatsu was going to break through with the ball, so he immediately took a step back and prepared to defend.

However, Fukatsu did not use this as an opportunity to break through; instead, he jumped up without hesitation.

By the time Miyagi realized what was happening, it was too late; he could only watch helplessly as Fukatsu made his jump shot.

shuh~
The basketball pierced straight through the rim, bounced off the floor, and rolled out of bounds.

As Fukatsu sank another three-pointer, the Sannoh players all breathed a sigh of relief.

Soon, the Shohoku team launched an attack.

Once they crossed halfway, the Shohoku players noticed that Sannoh Industrial had adjusted their defensive strategy.

Instead of man-to-man defense, they opted for a 2-3 zone defense.

To be precise, it's a combination of 2-3 zone defense and man-to-man defense.

Among them, Sawakita and Fukatsu did not stand near the free throw line, but closely followed Kogure and Mitsui.

The other three tall and strong players were positioned near the paint area, providing protection for the area under the basket.

This strategy aims to limit Shohoku's penetration and inside scoring, forcing the opponent to shoot from the outside.

"Damn it, I've been looked down upon again!"

Outside the three-point line, Miyagi looked somewhat frantic.

Because there was no one in front of him, the closest person to him, Kawada, was a full two meters away from him.

At that moment, Miyagi realized the importance of three-pointers.

If he had a reliable three-point shot, Sannoh Industrial would never have underestimated him.

At this moment, Miyagi dribbled the ball and stepped inside the three-point line, arriving at his most comfortable shooting spot—the right corner.

Miyagi immediately made a realistic shooting fake, trying to force Kawada to come forward.

Unfortunately, Kawada remained motionless, still two steps away from him.

Seeing that Miyagi hadn't shot yet, Kawada grinned maliciously, beckoned to him with his finger, and said contemptuously, "Shorty, go ahead and shoot if you dare. I don't believe you can make it!"

Upon hearing the word "dwarf," Miyagi's anger surged instantly.

Without hesitation, he jumped up and prepared to shoot the ball into the basket, using the shooting motion of a woman.

The instant his feet left the ground, Kawada raised his hands and jumped up.

Even though they were two steps apart, Kawada's height and wingspan advantage was undeniable.

Miyagi's shooting time is too short, and his accuracy will be greatly reduced if he is interfered with by his opponent.

Miyagi was clearly affected by Ōkawada's interference.

The moment he threw the ball, he knew something was wrong.

As soon as he landed on the ground, Miyagi shouted, "Backboard!"

On the other side, as soon as Kawada touched the floor, he immediately turned around and rushed towards the basket.

Just as Shohoku and the others were preparing to fight for the rebound, Ito Yu, Nobe Masahiro, and Kawada had already secured the best positions.

Kogure, Naito, and Suzuki Ohno tried to grab the rebound, but they were all blocked behind them.

Whether it's Yu Ito, Masahiro Nobe, or Okawata, they all developed excellent rebounding skills.

bang~
The basketball bounced off the backboard and flew towards the basket, where it was saved by Masahiro Nobe.

Nobe Masahiro gripped the ball with both hands, swinging his elbows left and right, and after dodging Suzuki Ohno, he passed the ball to Fukatsu.

Sannoh Industrial immediately launched a rapid offensive.

Shohoku players quickly retreated to defend, but Suzuki Ohno lagged behind.

Although Ohno Suzuki successfully lost weight, his weight is still over 90 kilograms, making him the heaviest player on the field.

For a moment, the frontcourt was in a four-on-five situation.

After a rapid exchange, Zebei finally had an opportunity.

Beyond the three-point line in the corner, Zebei confidently received the ball and shot.

shuh~
The basketball hits the net!

With Sannoh Industrial hitting two consecutive three-pointers, they successfully narrowed the gap to single digits.

This immediately boosted the morale of Sannoh Industrial, and their momentum clearly increased.

Offense and defense reversed!

Soon, Miyagi dribbled the ball again and stepped inside the three-point line.

Kawada continued his scathing attack: "You little dwarf, you can't make that shot!"

No matter how much Kawada clamored, Miyagi held back this time.

At his signal, Ohno Suzuki set a screen for him.

Miyagi used this opportunity to shake off Ōwada and successfully break into the paint zone.

After attracting the attention of Ito Yu and Nobe Masahiro, Miyagi immediately passed the ball to Naito.

slap~
Suddenly, a dark figure lunged at the basketball and swiftly intercepted it; it was Zebei.

The basketball hurtled towards the frontcourt, and Zebei caught up with it in a few steps, dribbling the ball and attacking the basket.

Mitsui rallied and, after a fierce battle with Sawakita, charged towards the basket.

The two jumped up at the same time, and Mitsui quickly swung his right hand at the basketball.

At the crucial moment, Zebei made a layup with a reverse layup and offered his other hand.

slap~
Mitsui's right hand slapped against Sawakita's ball-protecting hand.

beep~
The referee whistle sounded!

Zebei flicked the ball gently with his sense of touch, then stumbled and landed on the ground.

His first instinct was to look up at the basket.

The basketball spun two and a half times on the rim before finally sliding in slowly, like the straps of overalls.

shuh~
After seeing the basketball roll into the basket, Sawakita put his hands on his hips and gave Mitsui a smug smile.

"No one, including you, can stop me!"

Perhaps due to excessive excitement, Zebei temporarily forgot about his experience at the training camp.

Mitsui couldn't help but roll his eyes; he certainly wouldn't miss the chance to teach Sawakita a lesson.

"You not only got beaten up by Kogure, but also by Kobe, and Hamilton chased you like a dog!"

Mitsui was also a member of the training camp and knew very well about Sawakita's embarrassing moments there.

To put it bluntly, Zebei, lacking in combat skills, was often bullied by the three mentioned above.

Zebei paused for a moment, his face instantly flushing. "That was just a moment of carelessness on my part!"

He broke the defense!

"Stop deceiving yourself. If you have the ability, then go and challenge Kogure!"

Mitsui crossed his arms, making a disdainful expression towards Sawakita.

In fact, Mitsui is trying to provoke Sawakita.

If Sawakita really goes to challenge Kogure, that would undoubtedly be something to be happy about.

"I'm not going to match up against him!"

Zebei remained stubbornly defiant, refusing to admit anything no matter what.

Anyone can brag, so stop spouting nonsense!

Mitsui glanced at Sawakita, his meaning unspoken.

beep~
"Red Team #11, White Team #13, please watch your behavior. This is just a warning. If it happens again, you will be severely punished!"

The referee gave both players a stern warning and then signaled for Zebei to go to the free throw line.

The two quickly raised their hands to apologize to the referee, their earlier arrogance completely gone.

"Hahaha!"

The audience couldn't help but laugh at the two men's comical antics, which lightened the originally serious atmosphere considerably.

shuh~
Zebei easily made the free throw, narrowing the gap to just 6 points.

In an instant, the momentum of support for Sannoh Industrial surged, subtly suppressing the supporters of Shohoku.

At this moment, Moroboshi Dai, leaning on his cane, shouted at Mitsui, "Mitsui, are you even capable? If not, let Kogure go!"

If Shohoku wins, it will also be a good thing for Aiwa Academy.

They would rather lose to the champion than to the runner-up.

This is the difference in gold content!
"Stretcher Warrior, you should worry about yourself first!"

Mitsui was not intimidated by Moroboshi Dai at all.

But after seeing the referee's warning look, Mitsui immediately chickened out and hurriedly ran towards the front of the court.

Not far away, Kogure called out to Miyagi, "Ryota, pass the ball to me in a bit!"

Miyagi nodded silently. In those two rounds, he finally realized the huge gap between himself and Kogure.

After bringing the ball across half-court, Miyagi immediately passed it to Kogure.

At Kogure's signal, the Shohoku players began to look for a breakthrough by making runs.

Beyond the three-point line, Kogure initiated a one-on-one attack with his standing stick.

Even though Fukatsu was on high alert, Kogure easily broke through with his crossover step.

At the first opportunity, Kawada had no choice but to bite the bullet and go to meet him.

Instead of passing the ball, Kogure displayed skillful technique, first taking a step to the right, then suddenly changing direction and using a quick left-foot step to successfully shift Kawada's center of gravity.

Kawada tried to keep up with Kogure's pace, but his left foot tripped over his right, causing him to lose his balance and fall to the ground.

Kogure seized the opportunity and quickly broke into the paint area.

Nobe Masahiro sat under the basket, ready to block the shot at any moment.

Kogure was not intimidated by Nobe Masahiro's imposing manner and jumped up to meet him.

Nobe Masahiro also jumped up and reached out to dribble the basketball.

In mid-air, Kogure displayed excellent coordination and body control, pulling back to avoid Nobe Masahiro's block and switching hands for a layup.

slap~
Nobe patted Hiroshi on the shoulder.

beep~
The referee blows the whistle!

shuh~
The basketball went straight through the rim.

Kogure's series of actions not only showcased his offensive talent but also demonstrated his composure and decisiveness in crucial moments.

The audience erupted in enthusiastic applause, cheering for Kogure's brilliant performance.

The 'Kogure fans' seemed to be in a frenzy, shouting Kogure's name even more wildly.

Because Kogure's layup move was almost identical to Sawakita's in the previous round.

The difference is that Kogure has better rhythm, more mature skills, and his movements are more graceful and beautiful, making Kogure's fans mesmerized.

With such a great waist, it would be such a waste if she didn't become a gigolo.

shuh~
At the free-throw line, Kogure made the free throw, extending the lead back to 9 points.

Not long after, Fukatsu once again used Nobe's screen to shake off Miyagi.

Miyagi pursued closely, moving at an extremely fast pace, and caught up in the blink of an eye.

However, in his confrontation with Fukatsu, Miyagi was clearly at a disadvantage.

Just as Fukatsu was about to approach the paint area, Naito had to step forward.

However, at that moment, Fukatsu chose to pass the ball.

Nobe Masahiro cuts into the paint, gets the ball, and prepares to dunk.

Naito rushed forward, but Nobe Masahiro did not dunk. Instead, he passed the ball to Ito Yu under the basket on the other side, who scored a layup.

At this point, Coach Anzai made a substitution, bringing on Nobuhiko Okamoto and Ichiro Sato to replace the underperforming Ohno Suzuki and Miyagi.

This substitution is undoubtedly aimed at better breaking through Sannoh Industrial's defensive system.

"After the national tournament, I will definitely practice my three-point shot hard!"

Miyagi, dejected and crestfallen, silently made up her mind.

He is now determined to change, perhaps driven by a man's pride. As he suffers repeated setbacks on the field, he seems to become more courageous with each setback.

On the court, Shohoku's lineup changed to Naito, Ichiro Sato, Kogure, Mitsui, and Nobuhiko Okamoto.

Between Nobe Masahiro and Okawata, Kogure continued to face the more threatening Okawata.

Kogure doesn't expect Sato Ichiro to be able to limit Nobe Masahiro, but he will immediately step in to defend him if he can delay him even slightly.

Soon, Shohoku launched another attack.

As Coach Anzai predicted, with Shohoku's change of formation, Sannoh Industrial immediately canceled the 2-3 zone defense and returned to man-to-man defense.

Although Nobuhiko Okamoto and Ichiro Sato are both role players, they both possess excellent shooting abilities.

They don't want to get riddled with shots from Shohoku!

Beyond the three-point line, Nobuhiko Okamoto immediately passed the ball to Kogure.

Using his teammates' cover, Kogure temporarily shook off Kawada, attempting to draw the opponent's attention and create scoring opportunities for his teammates.

The Sannoh players worked closely together, constantly adjusting their positions to try and double-team Kogure.

Just as they were about to complete their double-team, Kogure found an opening and passed the ball out first.

At the left 45° three-point line, Nobuhiko Okamoto received the ball and jumped without hesitation, sinking a three-pointer.

shuh~
The basketball traced a beautiful arc, piercing the net with perfect accuracy, making a soft, swift sound.

The game continued, with both sides trading blows and fiercely vying for every possession.

As time went on, the competition officially entered its most intense phase.

The score began to fluctuate back and forth, but neither side could gain the upper hand.

The atmosphere on the field became increasingly tense, with cheers and shouts from the audience rising and falling. Even though their voices were hoarse, they were still doing their best to cheer for their team, hoping that the team could win in the end.

With five minutes remaining in the match, both teams' players began to show signs of fatigue, but their fighting spirit remained high.

At this point, the situation on the field became increasingly unpredictable.

(End of this chapter)