Ep. 18: Sendoh Takes the Game Seriously as Shohoku Improves
Aired on March 5, 1994
Sendoh is impressed by the improvement in Shohoku's performance, prompting him to treat the match with greater seriousness. In response to this shift, Coach Anzai calls Rukawa and Sakuragi over to explain his strategic plan for the remainder of the game.
Episodes
- 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.
- Ep. 22 · An unexpected positive outcome prevents a collision between Miyagi and Sakuragi