Ep. 14: Kuroko faces Aomine's defense while Hyuga engages Sakurai in a three-point duel during the first quarter.
Aired on January 12, 2014
Seirin scores initially via Kuroko’s enhanced Ignite Pass Kai and Kiyoshi’s assist to Kagami. Touou adapts, prompting Hyuga to attack from outside. Hyuga’s confidence surprises the freshmen, leading to a three-point contest with Sakurai. The first quarter ends tied at 22 after Kuroko’s Vanishing Drive through Suso sets up Hyuga. In the second quarter, Kuroko attempts to bypass Aomine using the same move, but Aomine anticipates it by closing his eyes and relying on their history. He easily blocks Kuroko’s Ignite Pass Kai with one hand. Facing this insurmountable defense, Kuroko is substituted out. The narrative questions how Kagami will demonstrate that effort is never useless against such overwhelming odds.
Episodes
- Ep. 10 · Seirin faces Kirisaki Dai Ichi's dirty tactics and Kuroko's strategic withdrawal
- Ep. 11 · Seirin secures Winter Cup qualification with a dramatic buzzer-beater victory over Kirisaki Dai Ichi.
- Ep. 12 · Seirin and Touou meet at a hot spring before the Winter Cup begins
- Ep. 13 · Kagetora doubts Kuroko's potential while Kagami arrives late and meets Akashi.
- Ep. 14 · Kuroko faces Aomine's defense while Hyuga engages Sakurai in a three-point duel during the first quarter.
- Ep. 15 · Kagami blocks Aomine as Kuroko returns to court and Seirin takes the lead
- Ep. 16 · Imayoshi and Sakurai defend against Kuroko and Hyuga while Aomine dunks
- Ep. 17 · Kagami and Aomine both enter the Zone in a high-stakes Winter Cup clash.
- Ep. 18 · Aomine and Kagami clash in the Zone as Seirin secures a dramatic one-point victory.