Recap

Kainan vs Ryonan was the fourth game of the Final Four of the Kanagawa Prefectural Tournament in Slam Dunk.

From the opening tip, both teams display their contrasting styles — Kainan with its discipline and precision under captain Shinichi Maki, and Ryonan with its height, power, and creativity led by Akira Sendoh, Kicchou Fukuda and Jun Uozumi.

Early in the game, Kainan gains a slight edge through organized offense and Soichiro Jin’s accurate outside shooting. However, Ryonan quickly responds with strong inside plays from Uozumi and fast-break attacks orchestrated by Sendoh. The game becomes a back-and-forth contest, with neither side able to maintain a commanding lead for long.

During the second half the tension rises. Maki’s leadership and experience allows Kainan to come back from a 15 point deficit, and to lead by 4 points with one minute remaining. As regulation time winds down, Sendoh leads Ryonan on a spirited comeback, tying the game and forcing it into overtime. In the extra period, Kainan’s experience and composure under pressure prove decisive, narrowly escaping with a hard-fought victory and reaffirming their status as the reigning champions.

Score Progression: 8-16 (min 7), 14-25 (min 11), 29 – 39 (half), 44-59 (min 28), 48-61 (min 30), 56-61 (min 31), 62-63 (min 33), 68-67 (min 35), 79-75 (min 39), 79 – 79 (final), 89-83 (final OT).