Ep. 47: Sakuragi celebrates Shohoku's win while rival Oda prepares for Kainan match
Aired on December 10, 1994Filler

Following Shohoku's victory over Shoyo, Sakuragi eagerly shares the news, particularly highlighting his powerful slam dunk against Hanagata. Meanwhile, Oda, a former junior high school classmate of Sakuragi, is set to compete against Kainan. The team aims to replicate Shohoku's success by securing an unexpected upset victory in their upcoming match. This narrative connects past acquaintances through the competitive basketball landscape, emphasizing the growing reputation of Shohoku and the ambitions of their peers. The focus remains on the immediate aftermath of the Shoyo game and the anticipation surrounding the next significant matchup involving Sakuragi's former schoolmate.
Episodes
- 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
- Ep. 51 · Hanamichi Dominates as Kainan Plots to Remove Him from the Court