Ep. 15: Sakuragi enters the game after Akagi's injury with nine minutes remaining
Aired on February 12, 1994
Sakuragi Hanamichi finally receives an opportunity to participate in the match following an injury sustained by Akagi. With the game clock showing approximately nine minutes left, Sakuragi steps onto the court to take his place. This marks a pivotal moment where the team must adapt to the sudden change in personnel while racing against the dwindling time to secure their position in the contest.
Episodes
- Ep. 11 · Hanamichi succeeds at layups and Hikouichi mistakes him for Rukawa
- Ep. 12 · Ryonan Defeat: Intense Night Before Match Training Session
- Ep. 13 · Shohoku and Ryonan clash as Anzai names Hanamichi a secret weapon
- Ep. 14 · Ryonan leads 19-0 before Shohoku rallies to end first half at 42-50
- Ep. 15 · Sakuragi enters the game after Akagi's injury with nine minutes remaining
- Ep. 16 · Taoka's Miscalculation: The Identity of the Player in Question
- Ep. 17 · Sakuragi Hanamichi Faces Distress as Ryonan Leads Shohoku by Three Points
- Ep. 18 · Sendoh Takes the Game Seriously as Shohoku Improves
- Ep. 19 · The final match against Ryonan arrives as Shohoku faces defeat