novelaction Chapter 110: Battle with Xiangyang: Opening
Chapter 110: Battle with Xiangyang: Opening
Xiangyang locker room
"Although Xiangbei lacks Akagi, their inside strength has been greatly reduced. But don't ignore that Xiangbei is a resilient team. The fact that they almost reversed Kainan last year is the best proof of this, so everyone should not be careless. Try your best to win the game. Our goal is to directly advance to the national competition as the second place." Coach Tateyama gave his disciples a pre-match mobilization.
"Shoyo, must win"
Shohoku locker room
"Do you think it will be hard for us to beat Shoyo without Akagi?" Coach Anzai glanced at the Shohoku players, who looked at each other, and finally the captain Kusao Takeshi spoke up.
"Coach, since we almost reversed Hainan last year, Shoyo is inferior to Hainan. I don't think we have no hope of defeating Shoyo, and you said that we should not give up until the end. Any result can happen. So we will work hard to win, no matter how difficult it is."
"Oh, our captain said it very well." Coach Anzai nodded with satisfaction. "Let me continue to ask questions. Who was the MVP of Kanagawa Junior High School in 1989?"
"It's me, Mitsui Shou." Mitsui stepped forward and answered
"Very good, Maki Shinichi and Fujima are called the future of Kanagawa, but everyone knows that they are both from other counties. Mitsui, are you willing to let two people from other counties compete for the future number one in Kanagawa?"
"I'm not willing to accept this," Mitsui yelled.
Coach Anzai turned his attention to Mugure again and said, "Mumure-san, what are the positions of Maki Shinichi and Fujima Kenji?"
"Point Guard"
"You play the same position, and I think you were the best point guard in junior high school in 1989. Are you willing to let two guards from other counties compete for the top point guard in Kanagawa?"
"unwilling"
"Very good, Kogure-san and Mitsui-san, then show them your strength. How can we let people from other counties take away the best of Kanagawa?"
"Yes!" He is worthy of being Coach Anzai. His words are matched with his unique tone. Mitsui and Murasakibara in the locker room are so excited that they can't wait to go on the court and kill everyone to prove their strength.
"Okay, our starting lineup for this game is Murasakibara, Mitsui, Hasegawa, Kusao Takeshi and..." Coach Anzai paused, "Mr. Fukuda"
"Me?" Fukuda Yoshitaka's eyes widened with an expression of disbelief.
"Yes, it's you, Fukuda-san. Xiangyang doesn't know your strength. You can be a surprise player to disrupt their defense. I believe you can do it."
Futian felt his eyes warm up, he immediately straightened up, put his feet together, and answered loudly, "I can definitely do it, don't worry, Coach Anxi"
"Come on, Fukuda-san!" Although he did not become the starter, Horita and Nakajima still cheered for Fukuda, and Fukuda nodded heavily.
"Okay, let's go out," Kusao Takeshi took the lead
"Okay" Xiangbei players followed behind the captain
"Oh, haha." Coach Anxi nodded with satisfaction when he saw his disciples' high morale.
Both sides have finished warming up and the game is about to begin
"Kumuro, today I finally have the chance to compete with you. Let me see how strong you are." Before the game, Fujima took the initiative to find Kiguro
"I've been waiting for you for a long time, come on."
"Kusao Takeshi, even though you, Shohoku, have lost Akagi, we in Shoyo will not pity you. Be prepared to be slaughtered." Shoyo captain Sakata Norimichi found Shohoku captain
"Hmph, don't think that without Akagi, we are just soft persimmons. You guys should prepare to fight for the play-off tickets," Kusao Takeshi replied unceremoniously.
Both sides finished warming up and the game began
翔阳身着绿色队服，首发阵容：中锋6号严丸井190cm，大前锋5号东丈太郎186cm。小前锋8号福岛和甸184cm，得分后卫4号坂田则道182cm控球后卫9号藤真健司176cm
湘北身着白色队服，首发阵容：中锋16号福田吉兆184cm，大前锋4号草尾毅187cm，小前锋10号长谷川一志189cm，得分后卫7号三井寿182cm，控球后卫9号木暮公延180cm
ps: As mentioned above, due to Akagi's injury, Fukuda is included in the official roster, with the number 16. (The replacement players must start from number 15 onwards)
"Eh? Isn't that Fukuda? Why didn't the Shohoku players send sophomore Horita or freshman Nakajima as the center?" The Ryonan players watching the game quickly noticed Shohoku's No. 16. Their eyes fell on Coach Tiangang. In the past, Coach Tiangang would tell his guesses to the players, but this time, Coach Tiangang was also confused.
"Fukuda does have some potential, and it's not surprising that Coach Anzai can judge this, but Fukuda's skills... What is Coach Anzai's intention?"
"Who is this guy with small eyes and thick lips? He doesn't look like a famous actor. What is Coach Anxi up to?" Xiangyang's coach was also confused.
The referee threw the ball into the air and the game officially began!
"I must fight for the ball to repay my teammates and coach for their trust in me." Fukuda immediately stopped his feet and jumped up quickly, like a rocket taking off.
Snapped!
With absolute advantage, he successfully hit the ball into Murasakibara's hands.
only……
Beep! The whistle blew and the referee yelled, "Jump ball violation!"
It turned out that Futian made a mistake that novice jumpers often make, and he shot the ball down before it reached the highest point.
"So you're a newbie." Shoyo's center Yan Wan took the ball from the referee, glanced at Fukuda as he ran to the sideline to serve, and said nothing. However, the contempt at the corner of his mouth revealed his true thoughts.
"Don't worry, Fukuda, you did a good job. This is the spirit of playing basketball. Just get it back next time." Murasakibara encouraged Fukuda.
Futian reached out and patted Mumu's shoulder, took a deep breath and said, "Well, Senior Mumu, I'll take it back later!"
He raised his head and ran to his own half with other teammates, found his position, stood in the penalty area, and took a defensive stance, just like usual.
Only his sharp eyes, roaring like a wild beast, vaguely revealed his state of mind.
Fujima took the ball and carried it to the three-point line of Xiangbei. Facing the well-prepared Mugure, Fujima (inwardly): Let me score a few goals first, and then I will challenge you. That No. 16 is just a beginner, Yanwan Senior has the advantage. While "Yanwan Senior" was talking, Fujima passed the ball to the inside. Yanwan got the ball, turned around and shot a jump shot, and hit it!
Fukuda: Damn it!
"Fukuda, you have to learn to move. Don't wait for the ball to reach the opponent before defending. You have to go in front of the opponent, open your arms, and interfere with the opponent's receiving the ball." Mugure came over to remind Fukuda
"Yes, Mumu-senpai," Fukuda nodded.
Muguro dribbled the ball across half court, looking at the positions of the players on the court. Fukuda was competing with Yanwan for position.
"This kid has a really good physique. But you are no match for me, I am taller than you and have more experience than you" Yan Wan (inwardly). "Huh?" Yan Wan found that Fukuda in front of him leaned on him, turned around and shook off his defense, and was about to catch up. At this time, he found that Kusao Takeshi appeared in front of him. Yan Wan was blocked and could not catch up. Fukuda got an open position. Murasakibara had already observed it and immediately passed the ball. Fukuda got the ball and scored a layup!