Slam Dunk: Muguro

Chapter 88 Bulldozer Breakthrough
On the sidelines, Nakamura said in surprise: "I didn't expect Coach Gaotou of Hainan High School to call a timeout so quickly!"

"This timeout was called at the right time. Otherwise, if it was a little later, Ikeda Kazuhiro would have committed another foul. If that happened, Hainan High School would have been in a very passive position."

Unlike Nakamura who only has a vague understanding of basketball, Yayoi Aida has a deep and simple understanding of basketball.

Once Kazuhiro Ikeda is sent off, Shohoku can free up Akagi.

In this way, the starting lineup of Xiangbei, which combines inside and outside players, will not be inferior to that of Hainan High School.

While Aida Yayoi was talking to his assistant Nakamura, on the bench of Kainan High School, coach Takato was angrily cursing at Ikeda Kazuhiro.
"Ikeda, you're not a freshman anymore, so why haven't you made any progress? If Takamiya hadn't pulled you away, would you have continued to disobey the referee? Do you still want to be beaten by Watanabe Masao like you did last year?"

Coach Gaotou's saliva flew as he spoke, and his expression seemed extremely excited.

Ikeda Kazuhiro lowered his head, not daring to look his coach in the eye, his heart filled with self-blame and regret.

In last year's match against Buri, Kazuhiro Ikeda was not only beaten by Masao Watanabe without any chance of fighting back, but he was also fouled out, which became an indelible shadow in his heart.

Seeing Ikeda Kazuhiro humiliated, Coach Takato felt that his words had played the desired effect.

So, his tone was obviously much softer: "But now is not the time to blame. Gao Gong, when you go on stage later, don't be so rash again."

"Yes, coach!"

Ikeda Kazuhiro perked up and was visibly relieved.

Coach Takato slowly opened the paper fan in his hand, and his eyes involuntarily turned to Murasakibara opposite him, revealing a hint of complicated emotions.

"Such a good player, why didn't I notice him?"

Coach Gaotou was filled with regret.

In his first year of high school, Murasakibara displayed such outstanding talent, leading his team to the joint finals and almost securing the honors of best newcomer and scoring champion.

His performance was phenomenal, almost as good as Takamiya Motoyu's.

The problem is that Takamiya Motoyu is two years older than Murasakibara.

If they were of the same age group, Takamiyamoto would definitely be inferior to Murasakibara.

But even such a high-profile player, Coach Gaotou had never even heard of him before the county competition, as if the other party had popped out of a stone.

Coach Gaotou shook his head and focused his attention back on the game. Now was not the time to think about these things.

"Based on the previous two games, Hainan had a total of 11 points, while Xiangbei only had 2 points."

If Xiangbei wants to get a ticket to the national competition, they not only have to win this game, but also win by a double-digit score difference.

In Coach Takato's opinion, the possibility of Xiangbei obtaining a ticket to the national competition is very slim.

"But we must win this game!"

Coach Gaotou folded the paper fan in his hand, his heart filled with determination to win.

They are the champion of Hainan who has won the county championship for 15 consecutive years. How can they easily give up the championship to Buri?

For Hainan High School, not winning the championship means failure.

After the timeout, both sides returned to the court.

In Hainan High School's attack, Maki Shinichi dribbled the ball across half court.

This time, Ikeda Kazuhiro did not ask for the ball, fearing that Coach Takato would scold him again.

Seeing that Maki Shinichi had not yet attacked, Okamoto Nobuhiko said provocatively: "Go ahead and shoot, I don't believe you can make it."

There was a hint of contempt in his voice, as if he was mocking Shinichi Maki.

Shinichi Maki ignored Nobuhiko Okamoto because he was really unsure.

He is very self-aware of this.

This is a three-point shot!
He might be able to make one or two mid-range shots, but forget about the three-pointers.

In this situation, Maki Shinichi suddenly accelerated and broke through with the ball.

His first step was almost as fast as Fujima's, but because there was a two-step distance between them, Okamoto Nobuhiko still reacted and immediately moved sideways to block. Bang~
In an instant, the two collided.

Shinichi Maki was like a bulldozer. Nobuhiko Okamoto was caught off guard, staggered and almost fell to the ground.

"What a strength!"

Although Nobuhiko Okamoto is good in confrontation, it also depends on who he is compared with. In terms of confrontation, there is naturally a clear gap between him and Shinichi Maki.

Maki Shinichi's way of breaking through is like the future young James.

Apart from the iconic eight-step method of chasing away cicadas and throwing the pot, other aspects are almost the same, including the appearance that makes them look much older than their peers.

After breaking through Nobuhiko Okamoto, Shinichi Maki's speed became faster and faster, like a high-speed car, and no one could stop him.

Akagi sat under the basket, staring motionlessly at Shinichi Maki who was rushing towards him.

After listening to Murasaki's explanation, Akagi knew very well that Maki Shinichi didn't have a basket, so he just had to sit under the basket with confidence.

The next moment, they both jumped up.

In mid-air, Shinichi Maki and Akagi collided.

Maki Shinichi forced himself to stabilize his body's center of gravity before he was able to throw the ball.

beep~
The referee's whistle sounded.

shuh~
The basketball hit the net.

"No. 10 of the red team committed a foul, and No. 12 of the white team will get an extra free throw."

When he was in the first year of high school, Shinichi Maki wore the No. 12 jersey.

shuh~
After making the free throw, Maki Shinichi was obviously relieved.

During this period, his mid-range shot had not yet been developed, and his free throws were naturally not very confident.

"Akagi, you must control the number of fouls!"

Murasaki patted Akagi's butt. He knew very well how important Akagi was to the team.

If Akagi is gone, Xiangbei's inside line will be at the mercy of the opponent and they will not be able to fight back.

"I will be careful!"

Akagi nodded vigorously and fell into deep thought as he looked at Shinichi Maki's back.

"If he had used a little more force just now, he wouldn't have made the shot!"

Akagi silently made up his mind that if he could not avoid fouls in the next game, he would increase his intensity and teach Maki Shinichi a profound lesson.

As a center, he must show his dominance and intimidate the opposing players, preferably making them feel afraid and not dare to attack the basket easily.

This is the valuable experience the Watanabe brothers taught him.

Offense and defense transition!

Soon, Murasakibara received the pass from Nobuhiko Okamoto.

Facing Takamiya Motoyu's defense, Murasakibara assumed a standard triple threat stance.

This is a classic offensive preparation action that can be used for shooting, passing, and breaking through.

Suddenly, Mu Mu started quickly.

Using his excellent explosive power, Murasakibara dribbled the ball and changed direction to break through.

Takamiya Motoyu hurriedly tried to stop him, but Murasakibara dribbled the ball from behind and broke through to the basket.

Compared with offense, Takamiya Motoyu's defense is obviously inferior.

His speed was getting faster and faster, like a warrior carrying a pack of explosives, he rushed towards Ikeda Kazuhiro without hesitation.

(End of this chapter)