Ep. 46: Hanamichi attempts a slam dunk alongside Shoyo players after Rukawa's basket gives Shohoku the lead
Aired on December 3, 1994
Shohoku secures a crucial lead in the final moments thanks to a basket scored by Rukawa. Seeking to feel significant, Sakuragi leaps simultaneously with two opposing players from Shoyo while attempting a dunk. This action appears to fulfill his long-standing desire to successfully execute a slam dunk during the game. The sequence highlights the tension of the critical time remaining in the match as Sakuragi strives to make a memorable play for his team.
Episodes
- 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
- Ep. 45 · Hanamichi Faces Dismissal Risk as Mitsui Improves and Rukawa Provokes Him
- Ep. 46 · Hanamichi attempts a slam dunk alongside Shoyo players after Rukawa's basket gives Shohoku the lead
- Ep. 47 · Sakuragi celebrates Shohoku's win while rival Oda prepares for Kainan match
- Ep. 48 · Sakuragi investigates Yohko's strange behavior at Takezono and faces mistaken delinquent assumptions.
- Ep. 49 · Takezono faces Kainan while Oda plays through a hidden injury
- Ep. 50 · Shohoku, Kainan, Ryonan, and Takezato advance to the final four