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Starting my run in the middle of town, bright sunlight at my back.
As always, you tapped my shoulder.
I'm so enthralled by you, yet for reasons unknown.
Your arm won't be linked to mine.
I don't know when but my eyes were locked on you, and that's how it all began.
I won't let you go. I won't have any doubts. Crazy for You.
I want to shout that I love you, let's try to change tomorrow,
I want to put an end to the times I couldn't speak.
I want to shout that I love you. Let's be brave and take a step forward.
These burning feelings, I want you to catch.
After Haruko's suggestion, Sakuragi Hanamichi joined Shohoku High School's Basketball Team.
After intense training of passing, dribbling and shooting lay ups...
it's finally time for the practice match with Ryonan, one of the best four teams in the district.
However, because of Captain Akagi was injured during the match and couldn't play any more...
due to super rookie Rukawa's wonderful play and.
Sakuragi Hanamichi's effort,
Score difference’s decreased.
But there is only 6 minutes left in the second half of this game.
That's a... rebound!
Slam Dunk #17 The Rebound King Sakuragi Hanamichi's Agony
Alright, now there's only a 3 point difference!
Nice rebound, Rukawa!
Go for it! Stick right to him!
Damn, so stubborn.
He just started high school, how can that be possible?
Including that rebound, he has 19 points already!
It looks like he's Shohoku's ace already...
If he could’ve joined our team, we would be the strongest team in the country.
Whenever I think about how well Sendo and Rukawa would complement each other I always get do excited.
What the use of talking about that now?
But... in this year’s inter high tournament...
Rukawa's debut performance will leave a memorable impression on everyone.
Just like Sendo's performance last year...
But... we definitely can't lose to them.
So Sendo... you're responsible for handling this rookie.
What a persistent guy...
Don't underestimate me.
Rebound... Rebound...
The one to watch for is that number 10, Sakuragi.
The outcome of this match will depend on his performance...
Rebound... Rebound... Rebound...
Damn.
Rebound!
Missed.
Alright!
Yeah! Nice shot! Nice rebound Sendo-san!
Damn it...
Offense!
Calm down...
We couldn't get the rebound!
Go!
Damn it...
Go to defense, hurry!
5 minutes left!
We couldn't get the rebound... damn it...
Our weakness is really showing without Akagi here...
Watch carefully.
If we can get more rebounds, we can control the tempo of the game.
The key to victory is whether or not we get the rebounds.
Ryonan's number 4, Uozumi is 202 cm...
Number 7, Sendo, 190 cm...
Number 5, Ikegami, 183 cm...
And Shohoku's...
Number 10, Sakuragi, 188 cm...
Number 11, Rukawa, 187 cm...
Number 5, Kogure-senpai, 178 cm...
It looks like, Sakuragi Hanamichi won't be able to take the place of Akagi-senpai...
And Rukawa's getting tired too...
Shoot!
And we finally caught up too...
Rebound!
Got it!
Unbelievable!
Sakuragi, that was... Nice rebound...
Of course...
Hey, wait a minute, he...
Now, that's impossible!
It was... just like the other time when he has jumped.
Jump ball!
Okay, okay. It's just a jump ball, nothing to be afraid of.
Allow me to explain.
Jump ball is when one player from each team jump for the ball at the same time.
To determine which team gets control of the ball, when it can't be decided on who has control the ball.
Akagi...
This must be the result of your late night rebound training, eh?
It's incredible.
At this rate we still have a chance!
If you can control the rebound, you can control the game.
This game is mine!
Mine!
Don't be so naive...
Can't admit you've lost, can you?
Uozumi!
The jump ball will be between Shohoku's number 10 and Ryonan's number 6.
Yes.
You got it? Teach that number 10 what it means to play basketball.
Yes!
Mine!
Okay, last 5 minutes! We've almost caught up!
Go! Go!
We're almost there!
As long as I, Rebound King Sakuragi, is here, we'll catch up to their score in a moment.
Damn! What rebound king?
What a boastful fellow...
But didn't you see that rebound just now?
That jump...
He was great!
It's been really colorful ever since he started playing this game!
Is it because of his red hair?
Nope, he's just very unusual.
Everyone is talking about me.
Of course...
Not there!
Sakuragi! Don't daze off! We're in the middle of a match!
Okay!
Sakuragi, rebound!
Okay, leave it to me!
Out of the way, boss monkey. Don't bother me.
Oh, nice rebound!
Way to go, Uozumi!
Damn it...
Don't mind it, don't mind it, Sakuragi.
The defending team always has a better chance of getting rebound.
There's no way he can get all the rebounds, that boss monkey.
Don't worry about it.
Do your best at defending.
By the way, Megane-kun, where is Haruko-san? (Megane: Glasses)
Ha... Haruko-chan? I think she went with Akagi to the medical room.
Anyway, don't worry about that. Just concentrate on defending right now.
There he goes!
Sakuragi Hanamichi, rebound!
I see... It's just like coach said...
Way to go, Uozumi! We'll definitely win!
There's less than 4 minutes left.
It looks like the winner's already has been decided!
What's the matter, Sakuragi?
Couldn't get it... I couldn't get the rebound...
Why...?
Hi guys, finally Hanamichi will put on the show on the court! Let's cheer him on!
If you can hold the ball in a hand, you will be a great basketball player.
Couldn't get it... I couldn't get the rebound...
Just as I thought...
That coach Anzai almost fooled me...
Number 10, Sakuragi...
He's a beginner after all...
Looking at him, he has excellent speed and jumping abilities, I'll admit that.
But that guy can't just depend on jumping abilities to get the rebounds.
He doesn't even know how to do such a simple move.
Ok, get ready to get the rebound, Sakuragi!
Sakuragi, you can't get the rebound like that.
It went in!
Nice, Yasuda.
That was a great shot!
Damn...
That was a 3 pointer.
Only 4 point. It could still be anyone's game.
Nope, there's nothing to worry about.
Don't worry everyone, just calm down and take it easy.
That's right, that's right, Sendo.
Okay, shall we go?
Okay!
Let's go!
Yeah!
Ryonan's attitude changed completely...
...after just one line from their ace, Sendo.
Don't worry, just calm down and take it easy.
At that time, Ayako reminded of how Yokozuna looked when he was in trouble.
Yokozuna is completely calm.
He's got no openings.
It can't be that we can't even score in the end, can it
Stupid, what are you doing thinking about that at a time like this.
Akagi's already out of the game. I've got to hang in there!
Defense is the most important! Defend no matter what!
Rebound!
It's a screen out, Sakuragi!
Just as I though, he doesn't know about screen outs...
He's just a beginner after all...
Screen out is a technique to put you in a position that lets you get the rebounds...
and block your opponents from getting it at the same time.
That's one of the basics! Basketball is not easy as you think it is!
Be quiet!
Alright! Nice Job!
Victory is ours.
Damn it... How can that be possible...
Sakuragi's not going to be able to do it alone after all...
Wrong!
Idiot... what kind of rebound was that!?
Akagi!
Captain! Captain!
It's Akagi-san!
Akagi...
Haruko-san! Haruko-san's back!
Only 6 points? Wow, we've caught up that much!?
That's... that's because I, genius Sakuragi, was here, Haruko-san.
Really, Sakuragi-kun?
Of course, it's all because of...
Don't run out in the middle of a game!
Damn it, that Gori... He's injured but he's still so mean...
Member change.
Shohoku's monster is going to play again!
Gori, win!
Gori, you're back! Gori!
Gori! Gori!
Gori! Go...
Cut it out!
Member change!
He's back, that powerful player number 4.
We've got to watch out for that guy...
Akagi-senpai, go for it, go for it!
Akagi-senpai! Do your best!
Rukawa.
Great playing, Rukawa!
You were great!
Okay, let's get started. Akagi-san, do your best!
Rukawa got changed. Farewell Rukawa... just you watch...
Damn it...
Rukawa-kun...
You'll only get to rest for one minute.
The last two minutes will determine the winner, can you do it?
Only 3 minutes left!
Go, go, Shohoku! Alright! Fight! Fight!
Okay!
Alright!
Big brother!
What's the matter, Uozumi? No need to be polite!
Akagi...
That number 4 is really incredible... So strong...
He still that good even after an injury.
Haruko-chan, senpai's injury isn't too bad, right?
Yes, I think so...
But the doctor said for him not to play rest of the game...
Okay, defend with all you've got!
Okay!
Advance slowly... Use up the last 30 seconds...
What are you in a rush for, Uozumi!?
Rebound!
Okay!
Wrong!
Idiot, you're not standing in the right place, that's why you can't get the rebounds.
One more time!
But I just got one a few moments ago...
That was just luck.
Listen!
The key to get rebounds is your position beneath the basket.
Your current position is completely wrong!
Shut up... damn it...
The good positions are here, here and here.
Never let your opponents get inside here.
How could you let other people into that area that easily?
They're thinking the same thing.
They want to get into that area more than you do.
What are you going to do then?
Use your body to block!
Use your strength to force the other guy out, that's called a screen out.
It's a battle underneath the basket,
You've got to give it everything you've got to protect the basket.
Wrong! Lower your center of balance!
Don't push with your hands, that's a foul!
Use your body to block!
Alright, that's it!
Akagi's return has increased the morale of Sakuragi Hanamichi and the Shohoku team.
There's only 3 minutes left in the game.
Can Shohoku make a comeback?
I see only you in my eyes...
... since the day we met. -now and forever-
As long as you're beside me,
I don't need anything else.
Dream's high tension.
Since it seemed to please you...
I decided not to use make-up anymore.
I'm always carrying a pager everywhere I go, so you can find me at anytime.
I know a lot more about cars.
And I'll work on my cooking some more.
But I'll be with you every night for the rest of my life.
I see only you in my eyes.
I'm waiting alone in our room.
Your smile is like a rose colored chain.
Charge! The girl who likes to dream but has no dreams!