Slam Dunk: Muguro

Chapter 327 My 33 All-Star Teammates

This gliding dunk completely ignited the enthusiasm of the audience.

"Mumu, MVP!"

"Mumu, MVP!"

……

Inside the stadium, many spectators stood up excitedly, their voices merging together to form an unstoppable wave of sound.

Shouts, applause, and cheers rose and fell, wildly stimulating the eardrums.

From the moment the game began, Shohoku demonstrated their determination and fighting spirit, completely overwhelming Aiwa Academy in terms of momentum.

Kogure's dunk pushed this momentum to its peak.

Ai and the players looked at each other, their eyes filled with panic and helplessness.

"We're only down by four points, it's no big deal!"

Ai and the players, Dai Moroboshi still maintains a strong fighting spirit and begins to inspire his teammates.

Encouraged by Dai Moroboshi, Ai and the players finally returned to normal.

Soon, Mizuki Watanabe dribbled the ball past midfield and immediately assessed the situation on the field.

On the field, Ai and the players began to make runs and look for easy scoring opportunities.

During this process, they will also cleverly use screens to create space for their teammates.

"Damn it, this guy is like a piece of chewing gum, I just can't shake him off!"

Moroboshi gritted his teeth. No matter how he tried to run away, Kogure followed him like a shadow, and he couldn't find an opening to strike.

This filled him with anxiety, as if a fire was burning within him.

Apart from Dai Moroboshi, the other Aiwa players are also struggling and have yet to get a chance to play.

Aside from Miyagi, Akagi, Naito, Kogure, and Mitsui are undoubtedly defensive stalwarts in their respective positions.

Time passed slowly, and soon, only ten seconds remained in the attack window.

At that moment, Miyagi suddenly took a step forward and lifted up, startling Mizuki Watari, who instinctively grabbed the basketball.

With Miyagi entangled, by the time Mizuki Watari recovered, there were less than five seconds left to attack.

A hint of anxiety flashed in Mizuki Watari's eyes, as if he were throwing away a hot potato, and he quickly tossed the ball to Moroboshi Dai, who was barely in position.

Whether the basketball goes in or not, it's not his fault.

If he gets in, everyone's happy; he can get an assist.

It doesn't matter if I miss, since it's just that Moroboshi Dai's accuracy will drop.

This is the pragmatic basketball invented by gOat, and it's also the main reason why he has so many 'CBA teammates'.

Of course, it wasn't just their shooting percentage that dropped; their scoring and rebounding also decreased.

No matter how strong they are at their peak, they can only serve gOat.

Besides, they are also consumables. Once their peak period is over, they will be ruthlessly discarded, leaving only a mess behind.

Sacrifice your teammates to fulfill your own destiny!
If gOat were to write an autobiography in the future, Kogure has already come up with a title for it: "My 33 All-Star Teammates"!
No, when Kogure came to this world, gOat hadn't retired yet. In the future, he will definitely have more All-Star teammates, and there is even a chance that he will have more than 40!
"I……"

Moroboshi Dai instinctively caught the basketball. At that moment, he had no other thoughts and could only force a shot against Kogure's defense.

bang~
As expected, the basketball bounced off the rim due to Kogure's interference.

Inside the stadium, a small number of Aichi fans let out a sigh.

However, Dai Moroboshi did not give up.

Just as the basketball was about to fly out of bounds, Moroboshi Dai leaped up, his body twisting in the air, and then with a gentle flick of his right hand, he threw the ball back towards the basket.

"Nani!"

Just when Moroboshi Dai thought he was about to score a miraculous shot, a shadowy figure also jumped up and pinned the ball to the backboard.

bang~
The backboard made a dull thud and shook violently.

He was none other than Kogure!

After making a spectacular block, Kogure landed on the ground and casually caught the basketball.

It was at this moment that Miyagi quickly started moving. His speed was astonishing; his feet seemed to move like phantoms as he rushed forward at lightning speed.

Kogure seized the opportunity and forcefully threw the ball forward.

The basketball flew towards the front court like a cannonball, even giving it a certain amount of momentum.

With Miyagi's speed, he can catch the basketball perfectly without having to stop to receive it.

"not good!"

Mizuki Watari realized something was wrong and hurriedly did his best to chase after Miyagi, trying to shorten the distance between them.

To his despair, despite his best efforts, the distance between them not only failed to shrink but actually widened.

After receiving a pass from Kogure, Miyagi quickly stepped into the three-second zone and ended the attack with a beautiful layup.

Shohoku scores two more points!

Ai and the players looked very helpless. Hattori Des came to the baseline and began to serve somewhat casually.

slap~
However, at that moment, Miyagi, who had deliberately slowed down, suddenly pounced and made a steal in an instant.

Before Ai and the players could react, Miyagi quickly rushed to the basket and scored again.

8: 0!

On the sidelines, Coach Aiwa angrily yelled at Hattori Desei, "Hattori, focus!"

"I'm sorry, it was my fault!"

Hattori Tokus quickly raised his right hand, looking apologetic.

If the serve hadn't been so careless, Miyagi wouldn't have been able to intercept it.

Soon, Aiwa Academy served again.

This time, Hattori Desai was noticeably more cautious and successfully served the ball to Mizuki Watari.

However, Love and Academy's attack was almost identical to the previous round, and they failed to create any opportunities.

"let me!"

Seeing that no opportunity had arisen, Moroboshi Dai raised his hand and asked to try to fight Kogure one-on-one.

Mizuki Watari immediately passed the ball to Moroboshi Dai, and then he and his teammates took away their respective defensive players.

The Shohoku players had great faith in Kogure's defense and immediately stuck close to their respective teammates.

Moroboshi Dai caught the basketball steadily with both hands, adopted a triple threat stance, and stared intently at Kogure in front of him.

He challenged Kogure yet again!

Despite suffering heavy defeats each time, he never gave up the courage to take on the challenge.

He first swayed his body, trying to use a feint to shift Kogure's center of gravity.

Kogure, with his extensive defensive experience, was not misled and remained firmly in his defensive position.

Moroboshi Dai quickly changed his strategy, throwing the ball and breaking through in a different direction.

However, Kogure seemed to have seen through Moroboshi Dai's intentions.

He quickly moved to the side, blocking while increasing the intensity of his confrontation.

The two clearly made contact; Kogure remained almost completely still, while Moroboshi almost took a step back.

Fortunately, Moroboshi Dai managed to steady himself, otherwise he might have actually been disqualified. He wasn't a GOat; he didn't have any special privileges. He wouldn't be disqualified even if he took four steps, let alone six.

Moroboshi Dai's performance was clearly inferior to Kogure's, and he appeared somewhat disheveled under Kogure's pressure.

If he doesn't take action soon, he may lose this opportunity to attack.

So, he first feinted, not caring whether it would work or not, then jumped up and decisively shot the ball against Kogure's defense.

He still held onto a glimmer of hope, thinking, "What if I make it in?"
To avoid being blocked by Kogure, Moroboshi Dai leaned back significantly when shooting, his body almost parallel to the ground.

However, his ability to stay airborne is not as good as Kogure's.

Before the basket could reappear in his sight, he had no choice but to shoot the ball.

The basketball traced a beautiful arc in the air as it flew towards the basket.

bang~
The basketball bounced off the edge of the rim with a dull thud before finally going out of bounds.

"Damn it, I was so close! I'll definitely make it in next time!"

Moroboshi Dai stood still; he would not give up. He would continue to challenge Kogure in the next attack.

Offense and defense reversed!

After bringing the ball across half-court, Miyagi honestly passed it to the goalkeeper.

Kogure's position in the team is similar to, or even greater than, that of the Cavaliers, Heat, and Lakers to that of GOat.

"It's my turn next!"

Perhaps inspired by Moroboshi Dai's fighting spirit, Kogure prepared for a one-on-one fight.

The stars were as if facing a formidable enemy, ready for battle.

Inside the stadium, the audience subconsciously held their breath, watching the two players on the field with bated breath.

Cross step!
Faced with Moroboshi Dai's blockade, Kogure skillfully used changes in rhythm to easily break free.

Moroboshi stared wide-eyed, but there was nothing he could do.

At that moment, Sugiyama Shoyo and Hattori Deku both abandoned their opposing players and rushed towards Kogure.

They could let the other Shohoku players shoot, but not Kogure.

Despite the two men's obstruction, Kogure skillfully weaved between them, making his next move unpredictable.

The next moment, Kogure accelerated, seemingly trying to force his way through the gap between the two.

Under Kogure's realistic feint, Sugiyama Shoyo and Hattori Tokus reacted in unison, instinctively taking measures to close the door and beat the dog.

bang~
With a dull thud, the two collided violently and fell to the ground.

Taking advantage of the opportunity, Kogure went around and strode into the paint area.

As he approached the basket, Kogure leaped high into the air, his body fully extended in mid-air, and then glided to the other side of the basket, slamming the ball into the hoop with a backhand.

The next moment, the fans in the stands went wild, standing up to applaud and cheer for this exciting moment.

At that moment, they seemed to see God wearing the number 4 jersey!

In just two and a half minutes, Shohoku had already gained a double-digit lead.

Despite being a prestigious academy, Aihe College failed to score a single point at the very beginning.

The game continued, and Shohoku's defensive strategy was full of pressure. Their tight defensive formation and tacit cooperation made every attack by the opponent extremely difficult.

Ai and the players tried to find a breakthrough, but they were easily figured out by the Shohoku players and found it difficult to break through Shohoku's defense.

Even if Aiwa Academy successfully breaks through the first line of defense, Shohoku's inside players are always able to provide timely help defense, making it extremely difficult for the opponent to score.

Every point scored by Aihe Academy was painstakingly earned, with a hit rate of less than 40%.

They were suppressed by Shohoku's defense, their offense became intermittent, and they were unable to form an effective offensive.

Under Shohoku's well-coordinated defense, Aiwa Academy was completely outmatched, and Shohoku firmly controlled the pace of the game.

For a time, Aihe's players were clearly frustrated, lacking confidence on the field and unable to perform at their best.

In this situation, Ai and the players became impatient, made more mistakes, and their offensive efficiency declined further.

Taking advantage of their opponent's mistakes, Shohoku quickly extended their lead.

Shohoku had completely taken control of the game's pace, leaving Aiwa Academy struggling to keep up.

Ai and the coach stood anxiously on the sidelines, trying various methods to find an easy scoring opportunity.
However, the team's overall performance was still unsatisfactory.

Before the game, Coach Aiwa thoroughly analyzed Shohoku's game videos and developed targeted tactics, hoping to find a breakthrough and give the team an advantage in the game.

Although they have made some progress, these tactics are difficult to execute effectively in matches due to limitations in the team's strength.

In conclusion, Ai and the coach have never been able to find a solution that can completely change the team's current situation.

By the end of the first half, Shohoku had built a lead of more than 30 points.

This was only because Shohoku was playing cautiously; otherwise, the point difference could have been even greater.

Aiwa Academy, a top-four team in the nation, was utterly powerless against Shohoku.

This shows just how strong the Shohoku team is.

Those who watched the match live, including Sannoh Kogyo and Hakata, have a lot to say about this.

Coach Domoto couldn't help but exclaim, "In just two months, Shohoku has become stronger again!"

"Shohoku has become stronger, and so has Sannoh!"

Zebei retorted, "In the entire Sannoh Industrial team, Zebei is the only player who can openly contradict Coach Domoto."

Of course, this is also related to Coach Domoto's high regard for Sawakita.

If it weren't for Kogure's sudden emergence, Coach Domoto believes that Sawakita would be in charge right now.

Not long after, the second half of the game officially began with the referee's whistle.

Both sides still fielded their strongest lineups.

On the field, the players from both sides once again engaged in fierce competition, with every possession of the ball being extremely intense.

During halftime, Coach Ai was clearly not idle; he kept giving the players pep talks, using the power of words to reignite their fighting spirit.

In an instant, Ai and the players were like they had been injected with chicken blood, their mental outlook was completely renewed, and their fighting spirit was obviously restored.

Even so, it still cannot bridge the gap in strength.

On both offense and defense, Shohoku once again demonstrated its strong dominance, further extending its lead.

The audience was instantly excited, with shouts and cheers rising and falling as they cheered for their respective teams.

As time went on, the pace of the game noticeably quickened, and the confrontation between the two sides became increasingly intense.

Less than five minutes into the second half, with Kogure scoring another difficult basket, Shohoku's lead had exceeded 40 points.

In a high school league, this is undoubtedly a score that is almost impossible to overcome!
Coach Anzai did not hesitate to substitute the starters and bring on the substitutes.

However, Miyagi remained on the field.

In this match, Miyagi reversed his previous slump and performed significantly better than before.

Of course, compared to the four giants of Shohoku, they are ultimately inferior.

After Shohoku substituted their starters, Coach Ai had no choice but to give up and also substituted his starters.

At the same time, this was also for the sake of Dai Moroboshi.

Based on past patterns, it's highly likely that Moroboshi will once again face the risk of being carried off the field on a stretcher.

Shohoku defeated Aiwa Academy by a large margin and advanced to the semifinals of the group stage.

(End of this chapter)