Ep. 17: Sakuragi Hanamichi Faces Distress as Ryonan Leads Shohoku by Three Points
Aired on February 26, 1994
Ryonan holds a three-point advantage over Shohoku during the match. Taoka states that the outcome of the game will depend on Sakuragi Hanamichi's performance. Meanwhile, Sakuragi begins to understand the critical importance of securing rebounds. This realization occurs while his team trails in the score. The narrative focuses on his growing awareness of his role in the game. The situation highlights the pressure on Sakuragi to contribute effectively to the team's efforts. His development regarding rebounding is a key element in the current state of play.
Episodes
- 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
- Ep. 20 · Haruko accompanies Sakuragi to the sports shop for new basketball shoes after his old pair was damaged during practice.
- Ep. 21 · Ryota Miyagi returns to basketball while Ayako investigates with Sakuragi, sparking jealousy.