The opposing Ryonan team and star player Sendo prove to be a powerful adversary. To everyone’s surprise Hanamichi displays unpredictable and unexpected abilities and his natural sense for the game considering his rookie status. But with losing Akagi to injury, key player Rukawa’s growing fatigue, and the overall disadvantage in height the Shohoku team has, can the team pull through to beat Sendo, and his team with their undeniable playing power? Can Hanamichi use his height, speed advantage, plus his sheer luck and unpredictability, to help win this seemingly doomed game? Will his jealousy towards Rukawa for Haruko’s love hinder the team from working together? Will Hanamichi finally get to go on a dream date with Haruko?