Shôhoku wins match after match to reach the final phase where the team faces the university-affiliated Kainan High, but ends up losing by a margin of two points. Later, in the second match, the kings of Kainan suffer under the pressure of Ryônan. However, they manage to win the match in overtime, which qualifies them for the national tournament. One match remains, pitting Ryônan against Shôhoku and determining the last team to qualify: 6 points separate them at halftime in favor of Ryônan, but Shôhoku rallies and now leads by 7 points in the last 8 minutes.