Slam Dunk: Muguro

Chapter 424 The Fisherman, Fearless!

In terms of three-point shooting percentage, Kogure, Mitsui, and Jin have consistently ranked in the top three this season.

A-Shen's attack speed is not as fast as Mitsui's, but he is more consistent.

This is related to Ah Shen's height and wingspan, which allows him to ignore defense to a certain extent.

This is Ah Shen's talent!

Of course, Ah Shen's current strength is closely related to his hard work.

This three-pointer marked the end of the first half.

68:49
In the first half alone, Shohoku led by 19 points.

Despite Ryonan's tenacious fighting spirit, Shohoku completely controlled the pace of the game.

They not only excelled on offense, but were equally impressive on defense.

Whether it was switching on defense after a pick-and-roll or pressing the ball handler, Shohoku did it perfectly, making it difficult for Ryonan players to find a breakthrough.

Ryonan appeared powerless against the formidable Shohoku team.

From this perspective, Ryonan is far from being comparable to Shohoku.

Most importantly, Naito, Rukawa, and Sakuragi did not play; otherwise, the advantage would have been even more obvious.

That's why Ah Shen hit that super long three-pointer; otherwise, the score difference between the two sides would have been even greater.

During halftime, Coach Anzai remained silent, calmly continuing to sip his tea.

This was Kogure's last match, and Coach Anzai had no intention of making any substitutions, which could be seen as respecting the friendship between them and Kogure.

At this moment, Ye Zi shyly handed a data sheet to Mu Mu.

Kogure paused slightly, because as soon as he saw the data sheet, he was reminded of the Kiku-kani (a type of crab).

As is well known, gOat likes to look at the stat sheet during matches.

He focused excessively on personal statistics and was criticized as a 'data-driven GOAT' who only cared about data.

After losing a game, he even said, "The Lakers lost, but I didn't. Check my stats if you don't believe me."

At the time, Kogure, who had not yet traveled through time, was greatly shocked.

Looking back on his 'wise gorilla' career, he discovered a shortcut, but it required someone to support him from behind, such as Nike, jokes, or even Diddy!

Otherwise, gOat's scoring statistics would be significantly reduced, with traveling alone costing him 20,000 points, not to mention the ball possession issues caused by traveling.

It can only be said that the NBA truly lives up to its reputation as a commercial league, especially with the introduction of the betting industry.

In the new collective bargaining agreement for the 2023-2024 season, the NBA even allows players to legally participate in sports betting activities.

Kogure took the data sheet and glanced at the data.

In the first half, three players from Shohoku scored in double figures: Kogure, Akagi, and Mitsui.

Meanwhile, Nobuhiko Okamoto and Kuma Yamamoto are also close to reaching double digits in scoring.

Kogure's eyes showed a hint of surprise when he saw the personal data.

His energy was focused on the game, so he naturally didn't bother to keep track of his personal statistics.

Based on his individual statistics, if he plays the entire game, he is likely to put up phenomenal numbers.

Of course, all of this is on the premise that Ryonan did not surrender too early!
As for racking up points during garbage time, he's not a gOat, he doesn't have that kind of thick skin.

Actually, there is another way, which is to let Ryonan catch up.

Soon, the second half began, and the players from both sides returned to the field.

Shohoku's lineup remained unchanged, while Ryonan replaced Ikegami with Fukuda.

This is Ryonan intensifying their offensive!
After more than a year of coaching, Fukuda's defense has improved a lot, but it is still much inferior to his offense.

During the jump ball, it was Uozumi's turn to shine, and he was the first to grab the basketball.

Sendoh dribbled the ball past half-court, and Uozumi stepped up to set a screen.

Just as Nobuhiko Okamoto was about to get around Uozumi, Sendoh suddenly unleashed a three-pointer.

sigh~
The basketball hits the net!

"16 points!"

Xian Dao's gaze was deep, his eyes filled with seriousness.

During halftime, Coach Taoka warned Sendoh.

"Sendoh, if you perform poorly in this match, you'll be training with Rukawa Kaede this summer!"

Every word Coach Taoka uttered struck Sendoh's heart.

Upon hearing that he would have to train with Rukawa if he didn't perform well, Sendoh naturally felt apprehensive.

He knew all too well how intense Rukawa's training was, but given Rukawa's schedule, where would he find the time to go fishing?

For Sendoh, the fisherman, fishing is his biggest hobby, followed by his hairstyle, and basketball is the last thing on his mind! The reason Sendoh enrolled in Ryonan High School is because Ryonan is close to the sea, and more importantly, it has its own 'chef'.

All he needs to bring is his catch and side dishes to enjoy a delicious seafood feast with the fisherman.

What a wonderful life!

He couldn't let this summer vacation be ruined no matter what.

In order to continue enjoying all of this, he decided to put in even more effort.

The Ryonan players noticed Sendoh's change and shook their heads speechlessly, unsure of what to say.

Nevertheless, the Ryonan players were inspired and regained their fighting spirit.

The game continued, and Sendoh's performance on the court was completely transformed.

His eyes sparkled with longing for freedom.

Fisherman, fear nothing!

At this moment, Sendoh is not only fighting for the competition, but also for his love of fishing.

Under Sendoh's leadership, Ryonan launched a counterattack.

As the game progressed, Ryonan's offensive firepower became increasingly fierce.

They seem to have found a way to deal with this Shohoku team.

sigh~
Five minutes later, Sendoh made a brilliant pass to Matsumoto Minoru, who scored again, narrowing the gap between the two teams to 12 points.

At that moment, the Ryonan players seemed to see a glimmer of hope for a comeback, and their fighting spirit was rekindled in their eyes.

Just one more three-pointer and the deficit will be reduced to single digits.

If they maintain their efficient offensive rhythm, they have every chance to turn the tide in the upcoming matches.

In those short five minutes, Ryonan's offensive efficiency was extremely high, and their main targets were Nobuhiko Okamoto and Kuma Yamamoto.

Compared to the three stars of Shohoku, Nobuhiko Okamoto and Kuma Yamamoto were much less effective on the defensive end.

This is also the weakness of this Shohoku lineup!
As Ryonan narrowed the gap, Ryonan fans were inspired by the team's fighting spirit and began cheering them on, hoping they could turn the game around.

The support from the fans has given the Ryonan players a lot of motivation.

The morale of the Ryonan team was greatly boosted, and they began to show a more aggressive attitude on the court.

However, in the face of absolute power, everything is just a paper tiger.

Just as things were looking up in Ryonan, Kogure began to unleash his power.

He first scored a strong goal on the offensive end and drew a foul from Fukuda, completing a 2+1 play.

He then stepped up his defense, blocking shots from Matsumoto and Fukuda, and assisting Mitsui to hit a three-pointer during a transition.

Led by Kogure, Shohoku widened the gap to 18 points in less than a minute.

This was like a bucket of cold water being poured over their heads, leaving the Ryonan players feeling utterly disheartened.

"Okamoto, let's switch!"

Before Ryonan launched another attack, Mitsui took the initiative to switch defenses with Okamoto Nobuhiko.

Looking at Mitsui in front of him, Sendoh did not confront him head-on, but chose to travel at a different time.

Traveling during off-peak hours is also one of the keys to gOat obtaining good data.

With the help of Uozumi's high-quality screen, Sendoh successfully got rid of Mitsui and drove forward with the ball.

Akagi immediately switched defenses, and Sendoh paused for a moment before passing the ball to the basket.

After setting a screen for Sendoh, Uozumi immediately drove to the basket.

Uozumi caught the ball with both hands, intending to score with a powerful dunk and boost morale.
pop~
Kogure arrived just in time and delivered a chase-down block, pinning the ball to the backboard.

Bang~

Fish instinctively grabbed the basket and slammed it in.

As Kogure landed, Fukuda rushed up to try and grab the rebound.

Using his incredible speed, Kogure arrived first and grabbed the basketball.

Without hesitation, the Shohoku players spontaneously launched a fast break.

Uozumi quickly released the basket and desperately tried to get back on defense, but he still fell behind.

sigh~
Kogure made a brilliant pass to Nobuhiko Okamoto, who then drained a three-pointer from the top of the arc.

This basket extended Shohoku's lead to 21 points.

The Ryonan team was hit hard, and their morale was clearly affected.

(End of this chapter)