The practice match with Ryonan High has finally arrived! Eager to prove his worth, a disgruntled Hananmichi learns instead that he must be content with being a substitute and watch the match from the sidelines. But things are not going well for the Shohoku team. When Captain Akagi is injured, Hanamichi suddenly finds himself in the game, entrusted with the task of mariking Uozumi, Akagi's greatest nemesis. Will Hanamichi surive the experience? ( )