Rukawa Kaede finally scored a new goal after losing two consecutive goals in the second half.
The audience in the stands also cheered when they saw this scene. Off the court, the Shohoku substitutes were relieved to see Rukawa Kaede receiving a pass from Jinguji Budo and shooting from mid-range to score.
Rukawa Kaede's performance was really sluggish before, but now, Rukawa Kaede's condition seems to have improved.
This point is actually very important for Shohoku High School. Even Sakuragi Hanamichi, who has always been competitive with Rukawa Kaede, subconsciously clapped his hands and applauded. Then Sakuragi Hanamichi reacted and quickly stopped clapping. action, he hummed slightly and said to himself somewhat unconvincedly:
"Hey, I have a chance to shoot through the pass from my teammates."
"This genius can score such a goal!"
Speaking of this, Hanamichi Sakuragi felt unwilling to be able to play in the game. He moved his butt and came directly to Coach Anzai. He put his arm around Coach Anzai's shoulders and pestered:
"Hey, Dad, it's almost done. I've had enough rest today."
"Is it time to send me on stage?!"
"Look, this genius just left the court for the first time. Our Xiangbei High School is already so far behind the opponent."
As he spoke, Sakuragi Hanamichi's eyes moved to the scoreboard on the sidelines. At this time, the scoreboard was showing: "59:58."
The point difference between the two teams is actually only 1 point.
"Hohohohoho, don't worry, Sakuragi-san, you have a chance to play, but not now."
"Sit for a while, sit for a while."
"Only by sitting off the court can you understand the situation on the court."
"And only after you see the situation on the court clearly can you know what you need to do after playing!"
Hearing what Coach Anzai said, the expression on Sakuragi Hanamichi's face finally became more serious. There was a look of confusion on Junyi's face.
"See the situation clearly?! See what situation clearly?!"
"Isn't it clear?"
"Without the help of this genius, our advantage in northern Hunan will be lost."
"That idiot, Bian Dian Monkey, can't stop that muscular man from Lingnan."
Sakuragi Hanamichi naturally gave Shinomiya a nickname during the conversation with Coach Anzai. Coach Anzai didn't recognize it at first, but then he realized that Sakuragi was calling Shinomiya Tanano.
He couldn't help but reveal a smile on his round face, and laughed "hohohoho" in his mouth.
While Coach Anzai and Sakuragi Pirates were chatting off the court, the Lingnan players on the court had already launched a counterattack.
As Sakuragi Hanamichi said, Nango Koichiro's defense was like nothing to Shinomiya. Kenji Fujima, who entered the frontcourt with the ball, didn't stick to the ball at all and passed the ball directly after crossing the center line. It was given to Shinomiya Fields on the side.
After the latter got the basketball, he simply leaned against Nango Koichiro with his back, compressing the opponent's defensive gap, and then turned around and accelerated his advance.
When defending, Nango Koichiro was too worried that the opponent would use a back attack to break through his defense. Therefore, when he stood, his center of gravity was quite low, and he was still prepared to resist with all his strength.
However, Shinomiya is not the muscular fool he imagined at all. Shinomiya is the kind of player who has a job in his hands. This level of defense is no different to him than being undefended.
After crossing Nango Koichiro's defense line, Shinomiya quickly traveled to the mid-range, then glanced at Jinguji Budo who was quickly filling his position, and made an emergency stop jumper from the mid-range.
"Uh-huh!"
The basketball flew directly out of Shinomiya's hands and hit the net.
The crisp sound of the net made Nango Koichiro turn around in surprise. It wasn't until Shinomiya took the shot that Nango Koichiro realized belatedly that he had been passed by the opponent.
"Well done! Shinomiya-senpai!"
"Lingnan! Lingnan! Lingnan!"
Off the court, Hikoichi Aida shouted excitedly after Shinomiya Dano scored. The Lingnan cheerleaders on one side of the stands also waved the "Brave and Brave" banner in their hands and burst into uniform cheers.
Cheers poured into the stadium. Shinomiya smiled and raised his hand towards the stands, then quickly turned around to defend. When passing by Nango Koichiro, Shinomiya said coldly:
"First grade in Shohoku."
"Back off."
"This battle is not something you can handle."
Saying that, Shinomiya Tano also turned his head to look at Jinguji Budo who was running towards the front court at this time, and said loudly:
"Hey, Martial Arts, don't let the first-year kid come to test you."
"Your defensive tactics in northern Hunan are of no use to me."
"It would be too boring for me to do shooting drills."
"I can just practice this kind of training in private!"
With that said, Shinomiya turned around and started running towards his own half.
"Damn it!!! This bastard, how dare you look down on me!!"
"Senior Jinguji, I will definitely stop him!"
"Believe me! I will never let you down!"
Nango Koichiro looked at Shinomiya Tōno's leaving figure and said bitterly. Then he turned around and made a serious promise to Jinguji Martial Arts.
Martial Arts had just passed by Nanxiang at this time, and when he saw Nanxiang Koichiro speaking to him seriously, he also stopped in his tracks.
"Yeah! I believe you, behave well."
Jinguji Budo smiled and patted Nango Koichiro on the shoulder, encouraged him, and then ran towards the frontcourt.
“ohhhhh!!”
"I must not let that guy score as easily as he does now!"
"I will never be able to live up to Jinguji-senpai's expectations!!!"
The encouragement from Jinguji Martial Arts to Nango seemed to be extremely useful. Nanxiang felt like he had been beaten to death. After a low roar, he quickly crossed Jinguji Martial Arts and rushed towards the frontcourt. .
Between the alternation of offense and defense, Shohoku High School had once again organized an attack. Rukawa Kaede quickly encountered Fujima's interception after dribbling the ball into the frontcourt.
Lingnan's defensive strategy against Rukawa Kaede's ball-holding offense was quite effective. He had blocked Rukawa Kaede's two attacks in a row before, but this time, after seeing Fujima's defense, Rukawa Kaede did not dare to directly break through like before. .
Because Rukawa Kaede knows that even if he can break through Fujima's defense in this position, it won't have much effect.
Let’s not talk about whether the basketball will be intercepted by the opponent under Fujima’s all-or-nothing defense method. The front and rear double-teams that Rukawa Kaede will encounter after breaking through Fujima are not what Rukawa Kaede wants to face.
Under Lingnan's double-team, it was very difficult for Rukawa Kaede to hit the ball, because Fujima, who attacked from behind, had a high probability of being able to judge Rukawa Kaede's passing tendency.
Rukawa Kaede is good at everything, but there are still many details that need to be improved in terms of passing.
The basketball was quickly passed from Rukawa Kaede's hand. After the basketball left his hand, Rukawa Kaede quickly ducked past Fujima and quickly approached the three-point line.
As Fujima's pursuit approached, Rukawa Kaede suddenly stopped without the ball, quickly reversed and changed direction, and after getting the gap, he penetrated directly towards the Lingnan inside line.
The target of Rukawa Kaede's previous pass was Jinguji Budo.
Seeing Rukawa Kaede quickly enter the inside, Budo also raised the ball high and once again passed the ball towards Rukawa Kaede inside.
But this time, Toru Hanagata from Lingnan High School saw through Rukawa Kaede's intention. When Budo gave the ball to Rukawa Kaede, Hanagata Toru got ahead of Fujima and quickly came to Rukawa Kaede and raised his hand. He raised his arms to block Rukawa Kaede's sight.
After Fujima saw Hanagata taking the initiative to fill his position, he quickly changed his direction and double-teamed Rukawa Kaede from the side.
"The opportunity is not very good, Rukawa Kaede, pass the ball!"
Outside the three-point line, Hisashi Mitsui took two steps back and shouted towards Rukawa Kaede inside. Jinguji Budo, who was originally standing in the corner of the three-point line, quickly sank to the bottom corner, in order to give Rukawa Kaede an option to pass the ball.
But Rukawa Kaede didn't seem to hear Mitsui Hisashi's call, nor did he see Jinguji Budo's movement.
After getting the basketball, his right arm directly transformed into a ball protector and pressed against Hanata's body. He moved laterally and shot a small throw.
However, Hanagata's height is completely different from Fujima's. When Rukawa Kaede takes the shot, Hanagata's arms directly block Rukawa Kaede's face. The strong sense of oppression is completely different from when Fujima defended Rukawa Kaede. .
Rukawa Kaede's shooting rhythm was inevitably affected by Hanakato Toru's defense. The basketball broke out of the frame and fell to the side.
Under the basket, Takenori Akagi and Jun Uozumi were crowded together, both looking up at the slowly falling basketball, desperately trying to occupy the best position.
In terms of strength, Takenori Akagi is about the same as Jun Uozumi, and even a little weaker than Uozumi in terms of pure strength. However, Takenori Akagi’s judgment of basketball placement and positioning skills are better than Uozumi. Some.
I saw Akagi withdrawing a stool when wrestling with Uozumi, letting Uozumi release his strength, and then quickly bypassed Uozumi, turning around and blocking Uozumi behind him. And just after Akagi occupied the best position to grab the board, the basketball's downward trend began to accelerate.
"Drink!" Takenori Akagi bent his knees slightly, shouted loudly, jumped up and grabbed the basketball.
Jun Uozumi took off after Akagi, and the height of his palms was slightly shorter than Takenori Akagi's.
Just when Takenori Akagi was about to grab the ball, a blue figure suddenly flashed past Takenori Akagi's eyes. After entering the basket, he suddenly jumped up and unexpectedly came from behind. He was instantly at the height of his fingertips. Surpassed Takenori Akagi.
Then he actually got ahead of Takenori Akagi, grabbed the ball in his hand, then grabbed the ball with his right arm and swung it straight into his arms.
"!!!"
"What?!"
Akagi watched the rebound ball being taken away and looked at the person who came.
Shinomiya Tano was seen in mid-air, falling rapidly towards the floor, and the basketball was held in his arms at this moment.
“ohhhhh!!!!”
"Fight back! Lingnan!"
"Good board!"
Seeing Shinomiya grab the rebound, Reinan's supporters began to cheer. After receiving the basketball, Shinomiya did not pass the ball. He dribbled the ball quickly past Uozumi, Akagi and others, just in the blink of an eye. , Shinomiya Tano has already crossed the three-point line.
Seeing that Shinomiya seemed to be preparing for a fast break, several outside players from Shohoku returned to defense. Before Shinomiya entered the frontcourt, they ran back to their own half to defend.
Shinomiya, however, seemed to be teasing everyone in Shobei. He just quickly dribbled the ball across the three-point line and then slowed down his pace. He had no intention of pursuing a fast break.
Soon, everyone in Shohoku returned to the court and took their positions, and just after Shohoku and others completed their return to the court, Shinomiya Tano slowly dribbled the ball into the frontcourt and slowly approached the three-point line.
After entering the front and rear, Shinomiya looked up and saw that the player blocking him was still Nango Koichiro from Shohoku High School. His face suddenly became a little ugly, and he said with a slightly dissatisfied tone:
"Is it you again?!"
"It's not interesting at all. Does Xiangbei expect a guy of your caliber to stop me?!"
"What are you thinking?!"
While Shinomiya was talking, he lowered his body and slowly dribbled the ball towards Nango Koichiro.
Jinguji Budo also heard Shinomiya's trash talk. Seeing Nango eagerly approaching Shinomiya, with no intention of retreating to maintain a defensive distance, he quickly reminded:
"Nanxiang, don't attack casually, pay attention to the defensive gaps."
However, Jinguji Martial Arts' reminder was still a little slow after all, and some of the superior Nango Koichiro did not pay attention to the defensive gap between the two.
Shinomiya just made a simple acceleration and passed Nanxiang directly. Nanxiang actually wanted to turn around to defend, but when Shinomiya broke through, the ball protector directly pushed Nanxiang. After turning around, , there is simply no way to pursue them immediately.
Moreover, Shinomiya Tano's breakthrough is also very particular. When crossing Nanxiang, Shinomiya Tano's body is close to Nanxiang's waist and abdomen. At the moment of Shinomiya Tano's breakthrough, it is actually difficult for Nanxiang to even turn around. arrive.
"Breakthrough!!"
"So relaxing!"
"Well done! Shinomiya Tōno!"
As Shinomiya completed the breakthrough, cheers rang out in the stands, and Shinomiya quickly crossed the three-point line after breaking through Nango.
However, when he was in a high position, he immediately encountered the defense of Jinguji Budo.
Since Budo had expected that Nango Koichiro would be broken through, he couldn't still stupidly stand inside and wait for Shinomiya to score.
"You're here, but did you forget something?!"
"You are not playing from the outside right now!"
Shinomiya seemed to have anticipated that Jinguji Budo would be defensive. When Jinguji Budo came up, Shinomiya directly passed the ball to the other side.
"Snapped!"
Hanagata received Shinomiya's pass from the mid-range, slightly bent his knees, and shot directly.
As the basketball fell into the net with a crisp sound, the score difference between Xiangbei High School and Lingnan High School widened again.
Seeing Toru Hanagata scoring the ball easily, and looking at Nanxiang who had no defensive effect at all, Budo finally breathed a sigh of relief.
He glanced at the time and whispered:
"That's right. Strategies like this are meaningless after all!"
"In this case, let me personally defeat you Lingnan!"
(End of chapter)
