The second half of the game started. This time Mingze came to give Mizuze a pick-and-roll, and then went straight down. Lei Tian's height was really unstoppable, so he could only foul. Lei Tian had already fouled three times. Mingze made one of two free throws, 46:36. Xiangbei finally expanded the score to double digits. Looking back, Aihe wanted to retaliate in kind, but he didn't expect Xiangbei to never contact them. You can shoot two points, but I will interfere with you, but I will definitely not give you three points. Lei Tian hit 2 points, 46:38. Next, Aihe had no choice but to change the zone defense. Shohoku Sakuragi and Rukawa Kaede hit two consecutive three-pointers at 52:38. In the next game, Aihe had no good way to break this situation. In the end, Shohoku 90:76, 14 Defeated Aihe Academy by a small margin and avenged last year's defeat.
’s opponent in the next round is likely to be the giant Akito Kogyo with the giant Shigehiro Mori. Everyone in Shohoku stayed at the venue after the game to watch Mitomo’s game. Unsurprisingly, under the leadership of Mori Shigehiro’s 38 points, 15 rebounds and 8 blocks, he Defeat the opponent and advance to the quarterfinals.
The remaining games have also ended, and all the top eight in the country have been produced.
Hakata Shang vs. Jimbo University
Hainan vs. Roan
Sanno vs. Daiei
Shohoku vs. Mingpeng
In the first three games, Hakata Shang, Sanno, and Hainan all defeated their opponents respectively and advanced to the quarterfinals. Now the last one is left. A game between Xiangbei and Mingpeng competed for the last place and the semi-finals.
Sakuragi kept recalling in his mind how terrifying Mori Shigehiro's power was, and his speed and jumping were also top-notch. Mingze found Sakuragi and begged: "Senior Sakuragi, I watched Shigehiro Mori's game. I'm afraid it's a bit difficult for me to fight against him alone. Please help me with my defense in the next game." "That's right. No problem, I'll take care of it." Although Sakuragi said this, he didn't think of a good solution other than double-teaming.
Miyagi said: "I watched their games and videos. Mingpeng relies on Mori Shigehiro to attract the defense, and then four people ambush outside to shoot three-pointers. It is a typical one-star and four-shooting lineup. Their power forward and small The forwards can't stop Hanamichi and Rukawa Kaede. We also have our advantages, and their shooting guards are average in other aspects besides three-pointers, so don't be scared by Morishigehiro alone."
Coach Anzai added: "Miyagi is right, but their point guard is very physically fit, passes well, and has comprehensive abilities in all aspects of breakthrough shooting. Miyagi's next game will also be a test for you." "I know, coach." Our real test will begin in the next game. Everyone, please calm down. We have already created the best record in team history. In the remaining games, everyone should not feel pressured to perform to the best of their abilities." Coach Anxi comforted everyone and continued. : "To reach the quarterfinals is to take advantage of the opponent's weakness. Therefore, tomorrow Sakuragi Rukawa's offense will still start from the two of you. Mizusawa will start tomorrow. Whenever there is a chance, he will single out the opposing shooting guard and defend. Pinch, so you must rotate quickly, especially inside, which will definitely consume a lot of money, so Tsunoda and Rukawa Kaede must be prepared to play inside. Oshima may ask you to guard the opposing point guard. Do you understand, do you understand? "Go and have a good rest."
Sakuragi said to Mingze on the way back to the room: "We can't beat Mori Shigehiro by just thinking about defense. We have to rely on offense. I don't think that power forward Mingpeng is my opponent. I will try my best to kill him and attract Morishigehiro to help defend. You will wait for the opportunity under the basket, and then use your steps and hooks to deal with him. "Okay, Brother Sakuragi" replied.
On the second day, before the game started, the stadium was already overcrowded, and people from all walks of life had arrived to pay attention to this focused battle.
Coach Mingpeng was still as arrogant as ever: "Ah Kuan, I heard that their red-headed boy is very powerful. Teach him a lesson and beat him down. Victory will belong to us."
