On the court.
Shoyo's team members gathered together tightly, with unyielding fire burning in their eyes.
Immediately afterward, neat and shocking shouts resounded throughout the venue.
"Shoyo…Come on…"
The sound was like rolling thunder, as if it wanted to release all the frustration and resentment accumulated in the first half at this moment.
When the people of Shohoku saw that Shoyo was so high in spirit and that their momentum had not weakened but was even stronger than before, their expressions instantly became extremely solemn, revealing a hint of vigilance in their eyes.
Jack Carter looked at Shoyo's rising momentum, the corners of his mouth rose slightly unconsciously, a glimmer of excitement flashed in his eyes, and he whispered to himself: "That's how it should be, otherwise, the game will not be interesting at all."
As the captain of Shohoku, Takenori Akagi would naturally not lose to the opponent in momentum.
He clenched his fists, leaned forward slightly, and shouted with all his might: "Okay! The real game is about to begin. Shohoku... Come on..."
The Shohoku players responded and shouted in unison.
Beep...
A sharp, piercing whistle sounded.
Shohoku vs. Shoyo, the second half of the game officially begins.
Shohoku gets the ball.
I thought the second half would be filled with fierce competition right from the start, but the scene was unexpectedly calm, like the dead silence before a storm.
Takenori Akagi held the basketball steadily with both hands and moved forward cautiously step by step.
However, Toru Hanagata stood before him like an iron tower, blocking his way, and the two of them instantly fell into a silent confrontation.
Takenori Akagi could clearly feel that the fighting spirit emanating from Toru Hanagata was even more intense than in the first half, and this willpower doubled the pressure on him.
At this tense moment, Takenori Akagi moved.
He did not choose to break through with the ball by force, but instead flicked his wrist and made a clean pass to Hisashi Mitsui who was not far away.
Hisashi Mitsui had just received the ball and had no time to catch his breath when Kazushi Hasegawa came up to him like a mad dog and launched a close defense.
Hisashi Mitsui quickly glanced left and right, but found in despair that his attack route had been blocked tightly by Kazushi Hasegawa, and he could not find any gap to break through.
In desperation, he could only hit the ball back hard and pass it to Hanamichi Sakuragi through a precise ground pass.
As soon as Hanamichi Sakuragi received the ball, he immediately prepared to rush towards Shoyo's basket.
He wanted to score, to show his face in front of Haruko Akagi.
But just as he took a step forward, Shoichi Takano suddenly approached like a ghost.
This sudden situation made Hanamichi Sakuragi suddenly freeze. He stood there at a loss as to what to do.
"Damn it! What's wrong with this guy? Why is he taking things so seriously?" Hanamichi Sakuragi was so angry and anxious that he couldn't help but curse inwardly.
"Here." Just when Hanamichi Sakuragi was full of anxiety, Takenori Akagi's low voice came.
Hanamichi Sakuragi quickly looked and saw Takenori Akagi waving his hand, indicating that he should pass the ball.
Hanamichi Sakuragi hesitated for a moment, but finally gritted his teeth and passed the ball reluctantly.
The basketball flew through space with an orange-yellow tail flame and returned to Takenori Akagi's hands.
At this time, Takenori Akagi has successfully broken through Toru Hanagata's defense and stepped one foot into Shoyo's inside line.
Takenori Akagi didn't hesitate, he pushed his legs hard, jumped high, and prepared to shoot.
Although his long-range shooting ability has never been outstanding, as long as he shoots, there is a chance that he will make a shot.
However, just when Takenori Akagi was about to shoot, Mitsuru Nagano suddenly rushed out from the side, jumped high into the air, stretched his arms to the extreme, and blocked Takenori Akagi's shooting path.
Takenori Akagi's eyes flashed, and he quickly changed his shot to a pass, throwing the ball accurately to Kaede Rukawa who also broke into the inside to support.
After Kaede Rukawa received the ball, a sharp light flashed in his eyes.
He seized the opportunity, and while there was no one blocking him in front of him, he pushed the ground hard with his feet, jumped high, adjusted his posture in the air, and made a clean shot.
The basketball drew a beautiful parabola in the air, like a bright meteor in the night sky, and finally went into the net.
Swish...
The crisp and pleasant sound of the net being rubbed was heard.
Shohoku managed to take two points.
Shohoku 35 compared to Shoyo 33.
"Well done!" Kiminobu Kogure on the bench was so excited that his face turned red and he shouted at the top of his voice.
The other substitute players also jumped up from their seats excitedly.
Shohoku's series of smooth cooperation just now was so brilliant that not only did it make the players on his team excited, but even the basketball players from other colleges and universities watching the game on the sidelines secretly gave him a thumbs up in their hearts.
On the other hand, although Shoyo had just lost a goal, the players remained extremely calm and did not lose their composure at all.
Kenji Fujima skillfully slapped the basketball with his right hand, pointed a finger at the sky with his left hand, and said calmly with a firm look in his eyes: "Don't worry, we will return the ball to them soon."
As he spoke, he deliberately glanced at Jack Carter's position, and calmly guided the team members to keep a distance from Jack Carter to prevent the opponent from disrupting their rhythm.
But at this moment, a red figure suddenly appeared in front of Kenji Fujima like a flash of lightning, blocking his way.
Kenji Fujima looked closely and found that it was Kaede Rukawa.
Um?!
Kenji Fujima's expression suddenly changed, and his eyes became serious as he looked at Kaede Rukawa in front of him.
Kaede Rukawa is also a difficult character in Shohoku.
However, compared to Jack Carter's unpredictable and terrifying strength, Kaede Rukawa is relatively easier to deal with.
Kenji Fujima quickly glanced at Jack Carter's position, confirmed the direction, and made a prompt decision to pass the basketball to Kazushi Hasegawa in the other direction.
After receiving the ball, Kazushi Hasegawa immediately started a fierce offensive and defensive battle with Hisashi Mitsui.
The two of them fought with each other and refused to give in, and for a while, they were in a stalemate.
Seeing this, Toru Hanagata immediately stepped forward and made a beautiful pick-and-roll for Kazushi Hasegawa.
With the assistance of Toru Hanagata, Kazushi Hasegawa successfully got rid of the defense of Hisashi Mitsui, and like a wild horse, he rushed to the basket of Shohoku with the basketball and jumped up to prepare for a layup.
At this critical moment, a red figure suddenly appeared from the side like a red whirlwind.
"Ah..." Hanamichi Sakuragi roared at the top of his voice, jumped high, and slapped the basketball in Kazushi Hasegawa's hand hard.
Snap...
With a crisp sound, the basketball flew out like a fired cannonball under Hanamichi Sakuragi's powerful slap.
Kazushi Hasegawa's eyes couldn't help but tremble.
He turned around in astonishment and looked at Hanamichi Sakuragi. "Where did this guy... come from?"
The basketball hit the backboard heavily and then bounced in the opposite direction.
As soon as Hanamichi Sakuragi's feet landed on the ground, he turned around quickly and nimbly, and chased after the flying basketball like a swift beast.
His eyes were fixed on the basketball, full of desire, as if that was his weapon to show off in front of Haruko Akagi.
Just when Hanamichi Sakuragi's palm was about to touch the basketball, a hand like a black lightning intercepted the ball.
"Ah... my ball..." Seeing this, Hanamichi Sakuragi screamed in panic and looked in the direction of the hand.
He immediately recognized that the person who intercepted the basketball was Jack Carter.
"Ah! Damn Jack Carter, you actually stole my ball." Hanamichi Sakuragi was furious and cursed loudly.
Snort...
Jack Carter just snorted coldly and ignored Hanamichi Sakuragi's shouting.
There was a sharp light flashing in his eyes, and the next second, he rushed towards Shoyo's basket like red lightning.
"Stop right there..." Hanamichi Sakuragi was unwilling to give the ball to Jack Carter.
He gritted his teeth and strode after Jack Carter.
It has to be said that Hanamichi Sakuragi was quite fast. His footsteps were as powerful as drumbeats, and he gradually approached Jack Carter who was dribbling the ball in front of him.
Feeling the strong breath coming from behind, Jack Carter was slightly startled, and then the corners of his mouth rose up, revealing a faint smile. "Not bad speed!"
Although he admired Hanamichi Sakuragi's speed, Jack Carter knew that his opponent was not Hanamichi Sakuragi.
Bang...
Bang...
Bang...
The basketball bounced rapidly on Jack Carter's fingertips, making a crisp sound.
The basketball seemed to be given life, dancing under his control at a speed so fast that it was dazzling.
Everyone in Shoyo widened their eyes with shock written all over their faces. At that moment, they couldn't even catch the trace of the basketball. This speed was beyond imagination and it was really unbelievable.
Kenji Fujima did not dare to slack off at all. He immediately became fully alert and quickly stepped forward to defend.
His eyes were fixed on Jack Carter, not missing any of Jack Carter's subtle movements.
The two stuck together, constantly turning and moving on the court, confronting each other fiercely while moving closer and closer to Shoyo's basket.
Soon, the two stepped inside the three-point line.
Toru Hanagata seized the opportunity, broke free from Takenori Akagi's defense, and quickly came to assist Kenji Fujima.
At the critical moment when Jack Carter was about to be double-teamed, he suddenly jumped high and jumped up with the ball.
Kenji Fujima and Toru Hanagata also reacted quickly, jumping up and stretching their arms to try to block Jack Carter's shooting path.
Jack Carter held the ball steadily with both hands, but did not shoot immediately.
He maintained the posture of dribbling the ball, twisting his body flexibly in the air, and gradually, his body began to pass through the narrow gap between Kenji Fujima and Toru Hanagata.
What?
Kenji Fujima and Toru Hanagata widened their eyes, their faces filled with shock and horror; they simply couldn't believe their eyes.
After successfully passing through the two defenders, Jack Carter gently hooked his wrist and threw the basketball towards Shoyo's basket.
Swish...
The basketball went into the net.
Shohoku 37 compared to Shoyo 33.
As soon as Kenji Fujima and Toru Hanagata touched the ground, they turned their heads at the same time, with disbelief written all over their faces.
Their defense was so vulnerable in front of Jack Carter, which made the two of them feel mixed emotions.
Although they had been mentally prepared for the possibility that they might not be able to prevent it, when it really happened, they couldn't help but feel a little bit of emotion in their hearts, and their originally firm confidence began to waver slightly.
Sigh...
Kenji Fujima took a deep breath and exhaled slowly, then reached out and patted Toru Hanagata's shoulder heavily, and said with all his strength: "It's okay, we'll return the ball to them."
Toru Hanagata gritted his teeth, then nodded, fighting spirit rekindled in his eyes.
In a flash, Shoyo quickly organized a counterattack, still commanded by Kenji Fujima.
After the defense just now, Kenji Fujima completely gave up his hope of getting lucky.
He deliberately looked for an offensive breakthrough in an area far away from Jack Carter.
Under his command, Shoyo's players cooperated well, the basketball was passed quickly among everyone, breaking through numerous defenses and successfully reaching Shohoku's inside line.
Toru Hanagata had been waiting here for a long time. The moment he received the precise pass from his teammate, he exerted force with his legs, jumped high, and made another fadeaway jump shot right in front of Takenori Akagi.
Although the backward movement was not large, Takenori Akagi was unable to stop him due to his solid technique and excellent touch.
However, just as Toru Hanagata was about to throw the ball, a red figure suddenly appeared from behind him like a ghost. It was Hanamichi Sakuragi.
Hanamichi Sakuragi's eyes opened wide, his face flushed, he jumped high, and slapped the basketball in Toru Hanagata's hand with his palm like a palm-leaf fan.
Toru Hanagata reacted very quickly, instantly realizing the danger behind him and immediately stopped shooting.
His eyes flashed, and his hands, which were originally holding the ball, suddenly dropped down, and he smashed the ball hard towards the ground behind him.
Bang...
The basketball hit the ground violently and bounced high, and the direction it bounced in happened to be where Kenji Fujima was.
Toru Hanagata and Kenji Fujima have known each other for many years, and the tacit understanding between them has long been ingrained in their bones.
This time, Toru Hanagata accurately predicted Kenji Fujima's position based on his intuition.
"Great pass." Kenji Fujima caught the ball steadily and couldn't help but praise loudly.
Then, he quickly adjusted his posture, raised the ball with both hands, locked his eyes on the Shohoku basket, and shot it out without hesitation.
At this time, Shohoku's players were all focused on Toru Hanagata and had no idea that the basketball would suddenly return to Kenji Fujima's hands.
Whoosh…
The basketball drew a beautiful arc in the air and fell accurately into the basket.
Swish...
The net shook slightly and the basketball went into the net.
Shohoku 37 compared to Shoyo 35.
"Nice shot, Fujima." Toru Hanagata smiled and quickly stepped forward to encourage.
"Thanks to your pass." Kenji Fujima also replied with a smile.
The other members of Shoyo also gathered around and congratulated Kenji Fujima and Hanagata.
They can still score goals, which means they still have hope of winning.
Even if the opponent is a "monster" with terrifying strength, there is still hope of winning.
Kenji Fujima's mouth corners slightly raised, revealing a relieved smile.
As long as we can keep scoring goals, the outcome of this game is still unknown.
Attack and defense transition.
Shohoku ball.
The basketball drew an arc in the air and fell steadily into Jack Carter's hands.
Upon seeing this, Kenji Fujima's feet seemed to be equipped with springs. He immediately rushed forward and stuck close to Jack Carter, assuming a defensive posture.
Jack Carter looked at Kenji Fujima who was so close, sighed softly, and grinned: "Ah...playing basketball seriously is really not suitable for me."
Um?!
Kenji Fujima keenly caught the strangeness in Jack Carter's words, his eyes suddenly fixed, and all the muscles in his body tensed up involuntarily. "What's going on? His aura is different from before."
An indescribable uneasiness spread in Kenji Fujima's heart like a tide.
But he quickly calmed down and encouraged himself secretly. "Calm down, you have to stay calm. Even if you can't stop his attack, as long as you can keep the score close, you still have a chance to win."
The next moment, Jack Carter moved.
This time, he did not hold back and directly used super-high-speed dribbling.
In an instant, Jack Carter's speed soared from a standstill to Max.
The powerful explosive force was like a cannonball that had been built up for a long time and was fired in an instant. It rushed out with a "whoosh" and brought up a whistling sound in the wind.
Kenji Fujima had already seen the terrifying speed of Jack Carter and was prepared for it.
As soon as he saw Jack Carter start, he immediately followed closely, sticking to Jack Carter like a plaster, trying to interfere in every way possible while running, using both hands and feet, trying to create all kinds of troubles for Jack Carter and disrupt his rhythm.
The corners of Jack Carter's mouth slightly raised, revealing a confident smile.
The same defensive tactics were nothing but child's play for him and had no effect at all.
He suddenly broke through to the left without any warning, his movements as fast as lightning.
Kenji Fujima also reacted quickly. In order to curb Jack Carter's speed, he moved to the left without thinking.
But at the moment when both of them moved to the left, something strange happened.
The basketball, which was originally under Jack Carter's control, seemed to be out of control suddenly and bounced violently to the right.
This sudden change caught everyone off guard.
The audience was stunned and there was an uproar at the scene.
Even Kenji Fujima was surprised and wondered in his heart, "Did he make a mistake?"
Just when everyone thought that Jack Carter made a mistake due to Kenji Fujima's defense.
He turned his body and made a huge C-shaped turn from left to right. Like a nimble fish, he cleverly passed behind Kenji Fujima and came to the right side of Kenji Fujima, steadily regaining control of the basketball that bounced to the right.
Kenji Fujima finally came to his senses and was immediately horrified.
He hurriedly stopped and wanted to turn around to defend himself, but he was already a step too late.
Jack Carter didn't give Kenji Fujima any chance to breathe. While he was turning around, he dribbled the ball from right to left and turned around again, passing behind Kenji Fujima and moving to the left like a ghost.
Jack Carter's movements were so fast that everyone could only see red afterimages flashing before their eyes, and they couldn't see his specific movements at all.
The basketball in his hands seemed to be given life, swinging quickly between his hands and then jumping flexibly between his legs, like a naughty elf, happily dancing an unknown dance around Jack Carter.
Finally, Jack Carter made a beautiful turn and successfully created a distance of one body length between himself and Kenji Fujima.
At this time, Kenji Fujima had already been dizzy by Jack Carter's dazzling dribbling moves. His brain was in a mess and he could not tell the directions. He had no idea whether to defend the left or right, the front or the back.
His body seemed to be under a spell of immobilization, unable to keep up with the instructions of his mind, and his mind lagged far behind what his eyes saw, causing his actions in defending Jack Carter to become extremely ridiculous.
Jack Carter seized this perfect opportunity, exerted force on his feet, increased his speed, and flashed past Kenji Fujima's side like a swift cheetah.
At this time, Kenji Fujima seemed to finally wake up, realized that the situation was not good, and hurriedly moved again.
But his feet seemed to be entangled by something, and in his panic he tripped over each other, losing his balance and falling backward involuntarily.
Plop…
A dull sound, like a heavy hammer hitting the ground, echoed over the stadium.
Kenji Fujima lost his balance and fell heavily to the ground with a look of surprise and dullness on his face.
His eyes were wide open, full of disbelief, and he seemed to have not yet realized what had just happened.
At this moment, the other members of Shoyo had no time to be surprised at the embarrassing appearance of Kenji Fujima being knocked down.
Their attention has long been attracted by Jack Carter.
Jack Carter rushed all the way and broke into Shoyo's basket as if he was in an empty space.
Then, he suddenly exerted force on his legs, jumped high, and stretched his body in the air, preparing for a powerful dunk.
The audience held their breath, and all eyes were on Jack Carter.
With a loud clang, the basketball slammed through the net, and the entire gymnasium erupted into cheers.
The scoreboard lit up, showing Shohoku 39 compared to Shoyo 35.
Shohoku had widened the gap, and Jack Carter's super-speed dribbling had reappeared, leaving everyone in awe.
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