Ep. 17: Kagami and Aomine both enter the Zone in a high-stakes Winter Cup clash.
Aired on February 2, 2014
Seirin trails by 10 points as Aomine’s speed overwhelms Kagami. Hyuga attempts a three-point strategy, successfully converting one shot despite tight defense from Sakurai. After Kuroko steals an inbound pass, Hyuga draws a foul and sinks three free throws, narrowing the gap to 3 points. However, Aomine enters the Zone, doubling his speed and leaving Kagami unable to react. Down by 13, Kagami refuses to watch Seirin lose again. He finally blocks Aomine’s drive, sending the ball out of bounds. This moment triggers Kagami’s own entry into the Zone. With both aces now in the Zone, the match intensifies into a direct confrontation between Aomine and Kagami as they battle for advancement to the next round of the Winter Cup.
Episodes
- 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.
- Ep. 19 · Seirin rests after Touou victory and meets Alex Garcia before Nakamiya South match
- Ep. 20 · Seirin advances after tough wins while facing Yosen in the top 8
- Ep. 21 · Yosen leads 18–0 early as Seirin struggles against Murasakibara and Himuro