Snap...
The dull sound echoed over the stadium.
Mikio Kawata and Takenori Akagi slammed their palms on the basketball at the same time.
On the surface, Mikio Kawata and Takenori Akagi seemed evenly matched.
However, the next second, everyone witnessed a shocking scene.
Mikio Kawata's palm was almost unobstructed, pressing down on Takenori Akagi's palm like a heavy hammer.
Bang...
There was a dull sound. Although it was not loud, or even extremely weak, it sounded like a bolt from the blue to the ears of everyone in Shohoku.
"Akagi actually lost so completely?" Kiminobu Kogure widened his eyes, his face full of shock, and he couldn't believe what he saw.
Ayako covered her mouth, her beautiful eyes widened, her face full of disbelief, and she muttered to herself, "How strong is the opponent's power! Captain Akagi can't even put up a little resistance."
Ryota Miyagi looked serious, staring at Mikio Kawata, and said in a deep voice, "This guy is not just tall."
On the court.
Mikio Kawata successfully won the ball.
The basketball fell into the hands of Masahiro Nobe.
Kaede Rukawa reacted quickly and tried to intercept, but Masahiro Nobe was faster and passed the ball to Masashi Kawata with quick eyes and hands.
Kazunari Fukatsu and Eiji Sawakita had a good understanding of each other. They did not participate in the team's offense. Instead, like two pieces of taffy, they restricted Jack Carter in a small area and tried their best to prevent him from interfering with the team's offensive rhythm.
After receiving the ball, Masashi Kawata threw the basketball high into the air above Shohoku's restricted area without hesitation.
At this moment, a huge figure rushed into Shohoku's restricted area like a giant beast. It was Mikio Kawata.
Mikio Kawata looked at the basketball flying in the air and prepared to jump to catch it.
Seeing this, Hanamichi Sakuragi was extremely anxious and immediately rushed forward, trying to push Mikio Kawata away and seize the ball.
However, the moment his body collided with Mikio Kawata, a tremendous force surged like a tide, knocking him back and staggering several steps.
"Damn it! This guy." Hanamichi Sakuragi was furious and cursed in his heart.
At this point, the basketball had already flown over Shohoku's restricted area.
Mikio Kawata stomped the ground and jumped up, his movements seemed clumsy but agile.
Hanamichi Sakuragi didn't care about that anymore and jumped up to grab the ball.
But because he was too eager, he jumped straight into Mikio Kawata.
As a result, his body hit Mikio Kawata's back hard in mid-air.
Mikio Kawata, due to his amazing tonnage, was hardly affected at all, but Hanamichi Sakuragi was like hitting a solid wall, his body bounced back and he fell backward to the ground.
At the same time, Mikio Kawata steadily caught the basketball flying in the air, then quickly turned around and dunked it towards Shohoku's basket.
Clang...
The basketball hit the basket heavily, making a deafening sound.
Thump...
The sound of Hanamichi Sakuragi falling to the ground was heard almost at the same time.
Beep...
The referee's whistle sounded sharply, instantly attracting everyone's attention.
Who committed a foul?
Everyone was confused.
The referee walked over quickly, pointed at Hanamichi Sakuragi lying on the ground, and announced loudly, "Shohoku No. 10, foul, the ball counts, one penalty kick."
Hanamichi Sakuragi was filled with shame and anger. He got up from the ground, glared at Mikio Kawata with gritted teeth, and cursed, "This damn fat gorilla."
Everyone in Shohoku turned their eyes to Mikio Kawata, their eyes full of surprise and vigilance.
This guy is not only incredibly tall, but also weighs more than you can imagine, and...
They all looked at the basket that was still swinging up and down and buzzing.
This guy's power should not be underestimated.
Next comes penalty time.
Swish...
A crisp sound of a basketball hitting the net was heard.
Mikio Kawata made the free throw steadily.
Shohoku 53, Sannoh High 52.
This scene made everyone in Shohoku frown.
This big guy actually has a pretty good shooting ability.
Takenori Akagi said to Hanamichi Sakuragi with a serious expression and a firm gaze, "Sakuragi... He is heavier than you, so don't compete with him. Judging from his size, his movements must be slow. Use your speed and movement to limit him."
"Huh? Don't just blame me!" Hanamichi Sakuragi raised his eyebrows, looked at Takenori Akagi, and said unconvinced. "Gorilla, it seems that you didn't get what you wanted!"
Takenori Akagi's face darkened and he snorted. "Who do you think you are talking to?"
The two men looked at each other at the same time, with a firm and unyielding look in their eyes.
The game continues.
Shohoku has the ball.
Takenori Akagi and Hanamichi Sakuragi acted quickly, each approaching Masashi Kawata and Mikio Kawata to prepare for defense.
Hisashi Mitsui dribbled the ball and quickly moved to Sannoh's half.
He first glanced at Jack Carter who was double-teamed by Kazunari Fukatsu and Eiji Sawakita, and seeing that there was no chance, he turned his attention to Kaede Rukawa who was waving to him for the ball.
Kaede Rukawa also has someone defending him.
At this moment, he was the only one in an open position, which was undoubtedly an excellent shooting opportunity.
Hisashi Mitsui didn't hesitate at all, he just stood in front of the three-point line and raised his hand to prepare for shooting.
Mikio Kawata saw Hisashi Mitsui's move and immediately stepped forward and rushed towards Hisashi Mitsui.
Seeing this, Hanamichi Sakuragi gritted his teeth and tried his best to stop Mikio Kawata.
However, as soon as his body touched Mikio Kawata, he staggered back a few steps as if he was hit by a speeding truck, and then fell to the ground.
"That fat gorilla..." Hanamichi Sakuragi was angry and annoyed. He could only lie on the ground and rage helplessly, watching Mikio Kawata rush towards Hisashi Mitsui.
Tread...
Tread...
Tread...
Accompanied by heavy footsteps, a tall and strong figure moved quickly and blocked Hisashi Mitsui in time.
Hisashi Mitsui looked at the tall figure that suddenly appeared in front of him, his pupils suddenly shrank, and he was shocked. "How could it be? Didn't that Sakuragi guy block him?"
He glanced at Hanamichi Sakuragi's position and saw Hanamichi Sakuragi sitting on the ground, looking at him with gritted teeth.
In an instant, Hisashi Mitsui seemed to understand what was going on.
But at this point, he could no longer take back his shot.
Whoosh…
The basketball slipped out of his hand and shot out at a high speed.
But the next second.
Snap...
A powerful big hand ruthlessly slapped the basketball he threw.
The basketball brushed past Hisashi Mitsui's cheek and landed on the ground behind him.
Bang...
Mikio Kawata gave Hisashi Mitsui a big block.
Hateful...
Hisashi Mitsui looked at Mikio Kawata, his heart was in turmoil, and he thought to himself: "This guy is so stupid, but his speed is much faster than I expected."
Mikio Kawata looked silly at this time and said, "You must think I'm slow, right?"
"Ah?" Hisashi Mitsui raised his eyebrows, feeling that the other party was provoking him.
However, seeing Mikio Kawata's naturally naive look at this moment, he began to doubt his own judgment.
Sannoh is on the bench.
Goro Domoto thought to himself, "Sannoh's players won't leave an obvious weakness for the opponent to exploit."
Satoshi Ichinokura sneered and said, "If you think of Kawata as a slow player, you are totally wrong."
Minoru Matsumoto also followed up and said, "Shohoku will pay the price for his carelessness."
The basketball went out of bounds, and according to the rules, it was Shohoku's turn to serve.
Hisashi Mitsui had the ball again, and this time, he wasn't as reckless as he was last time.
Takenori Akagi waved for the ball against the defense of Masashi Kawata.
When Hisashi Mitsui saw this, he threw the ball over without hesitation.
Takenori Akagi caught the basketball steadily.
At this time, his back was facing Masashi Kawata.
All he had to do now was push Masashi Kawata away, then turn around and dunk.
Next second.
Takenori Akagi's eyes were as sharp as an eagle's, his gaze fixed firmly on the front, and all the muscles in his body tensed instantly, like a volcano about to erupt.
He gathered all his strength and thrust hard behind him.
Masashi Kawata was caught off guard and was unexpectedly hit by Takenori Akagi, causing his body to take a step back uncontrollably.
He was slightly startled and looked a little surprised, but he quickly stabilized his center of gravity, pushed the ground hard with his feet, and prepared to move forward to block Takenori Akagi again.
However, at this time, Takenori Akagi had quickly turned around, holding the basketball tightly with both hands, and bending his knees slightly, preparing to jump and dunk.
But at this critical moment, Hanamichi Sakuragi on the other side, in order to seize a favorable position, put all his strength into ramming Mikio Kawata.
Mikio Kawata's huge body was knocked back by Hanamichi Sakuragi, and he staggered and almost fell to the ground.
Beep...
The referee blew the whistle decisively, pointed at Hanamichi Sakuragi, and announced loudly, "Shohoku No. 10, foul."
Takenori Akagi, who was ready to jump and dunk, heard the referee's decision, and his face was immediately filled with black lines, veins popped on his forehead, and he cursed in his heart, "That b*****d."
Hisashi Mitsui: "What the hell is that guy doing?"
Kaede Rukawa: "This idiot fool."
Shohoku's bench.
Ayako looked at the records in the notebook in her hand, her face full of worry, and said anxiously, "It's not good! Sakuragi has committed the third offense."
Ryota Miyagi couldn't help but curse Hanamichi Sakuragi in his heart, and angrily said, "What on earth is that guy thinking?"
Kiminobu Kogure looked anxious and helpless, and said, "Sakuragi, you are really becoming passive now. What should I do now?"
"Don't worry yet."
Kanon Shimizu quickly spoke to comfort her. "Sakuragi-san committed a foul, which is to be expected. Just be careful next time and it will be fine. The opponent's No. 15 is the type who doesn't think much. As long as Sakuragi-san relaxes his defense appropriately, he won't commit fouls again."
"But, if we relax our defense, will there really be no problem? The big guy on the other side doesn't seem like someone you can easily mess with," Ayako said with a worried look on her face.
The corners of Kanon Shimizu's mouth slightly raised, revealing a confident smile, and responded, "Don't worry, so far, everything has been as expected."
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