Ep. 77: Shohoku maintains a seven-point lead with under nine minutes remaining in the match.
Aired on August 12, 1995

With less than nine minutes left on the clock, the Shohoku team holds a 53 to 46 advantage over their opponents. The narrative highlights the critical time constraint facing the players as they attempt to secure their lead. This segment focuses on the immediate score differential and the urgency of the final minutes of the game, emphasizing the competitive tension without revealing the ultimate outcome of the contest.
Episodes
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- Ep. 74 · Rukawa unleashes his full power after conserving energy during the first half
- Ep. 75 · Rukawa and Sendo engage in a back-and-forth game with Rukawa playing perfectly
- Ep. 76 · Hanamichi demonstrates his skills against Uozumi in the final ten minutes of the second half.
- Ep. 77 · Shohoku maintains a seven-point lead with under nine minutes remaining in the match.
- Ep. 78 · Uozumi Jun Revives Ryonan During Critical Match Crisis
- Ep. 79 · Blue Waves: Ryonan Fights Back!
- Ep. 80 · Shohoku Faces Intense Pressure From Ryonan
- Ep. 81 · Sendoh Returns to Scoring Machine Mode as Ryonan Closes Gap in Final Minutes