Ep. 40: Shoyo extends lead to ten points after Fujima trusts Hanagata
Aired on October 1, 1994
Mitsui scores a three-point shot to help Shohoku catch up to Shoyo. Fujima appears ready to give up, but Hanagata convinces him to trust him a bit longer. Fujima decides to rely on his star center, a choice that pays off as Shoyo pulls away from Shohoku again. This move creates a ten-point deficit for the opposing team, shifting the momentum back in Shoyo's favor during the intense basketball match.
Episodes
- Ep. 36 · Sakuragi faces Tsukubu after Akagi's deception, preparing for the ranked Shoyo team
- Ep. 37 · Hanamichi: First-time As Starter!
- Ep. 38 · Rukawa Leads the Offensive Charge Against Shoyo's Defense
- Ep. 39 · Ryota's Lightning Flash Display
- Ep. 40 · Shoyo extends lead to ten points after Fujima trusts Hanagata
- Ep. 41 · Shoyo's Ace Fujima Enters the Court
- Ep. 42 · Shoyo Ace Fujima Demonstrates His True Power Against Shohoku
- Ep. 43 · Mitsui's Shooting Struggles and Sakuragi's Foul Trouble Threaten Shohoku's Survival
- Ep. 44 · Mitsui recalls his past to find energy and scores nine straight points against Shoyo