Ep. 5: Seirin struggles against Shutoku as Kagami tires and Midorima dominates the court
Aired on November 3, 2013
Seirin holds a 23-16 lead against Shutoku entering the second quarter, but Kagami’s fatigue and Takao’s hawk eye challenge Kuroko’s Misdirection. Midorima’s faking and passing force Kagami to expend more energy per shot. Kiyoshi and Kagami double team Midorima, opening the interior, while Kuroko is replaced by Mitobe. Despite Seirin’s fast-paced offense, the quarter ends with a narrow 45-43 advantage. Shutoku takes control in the third quarter, leading 68-76 with one minute remaining. Kagami’s physical limits are reached, prompting Kuroko to request a return to the court to utilize his new drive.
Episodes
- Ep. 1 · First years play street basketball; Seiho loses to Yosen featuring Kagami's former friend Himuro Tatsuya.
- Ep. 2 · Murasakibara's Finals Absence and Kuroko's New Technique Revealed
- Ep. 3 · Seirin defeats Josei High in Winter Cup preliminaries with Kagami's breakthrough
- Ep. 4 · Seirin advances past Senshinkan and prepares for a strategic clash with Shutoku in the championship league.
- Ep. 5 · Seirin struggles against Shutoku as Kagami tires and Midorima dominates the court
- Ep. 6 · Kuroko and Kagami lead Seirin to a tie against Shutoku in a dramatic final quarter clash.
- Ep. 7 · Kiyoshi insists on playing despite injury while Hyuga learns of his determination
- Ep. 8 · Seirin declares national ambitions as Hyuga coerces Riko into coaching
- Ep. 9 · Seirin faces Kirisaki Daiichi while Kiyoshi endures physical abuse to protect his team.