Shohoku High School

Shohoku vs Tsukubu

The match Shohoku vs Tsukubu takes place in the fourth round of the Kanagawa Prefectural Tournament in Slam Dunk.

Shohoku wins decisively, continuing their dominant run through the early stages of the competition. It is barely mentioned in the manga and the original anime. However it is covered in the second OVA of Slam Dunk, and the boxscore presented here is based on that movie.

Tsukubu’s captain Tomokazu Godai was ejected from the match with around 10 minutes left in the second half, for complaing to the referee about an intentional fault called on him.

Another notable event in this game is Hanamichi Sakuragi fouling out for the fourth consecutive match, underscoring his aggressive play and continued struggles with discipline on the court. He was also unable to score any points, extending his draught to four games. However, he managed to grab a tournament tying record of 22 rebounds.

Score Progression: 62-62 (min 24), 81-70 (min 30), 92 – 74 (min 34), 94-76 (min 35), 111 – 79 (final).

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Shohoku vs Takahata

The match Shohoku vs Takahata High takes place in the third round of the Kanagawa Prefectural Tournament in Slam Dunk.

Like several of Shohoku’s early games, it is only briefly mentioned in the manga and anime, with no detailed scenes shown. What is confirmed is that Shohoku wins easily, continuing their dominant streak in the tournament.

During this game, Hanamichi Sakuragi fouls out once again, marking another instance of his inexperience and overly aggressive play on defense and rebounds. Despite his exit, Shohoku maintains full control of the match and secures a decisive victory, advancing confidently toward the later rounds of the competition.

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Shohoku vs Kakuno

The match Shohoku vs Kakuno High (also known as Sumino in some versions) takes place in the second round of the Kanagawa Prefectural Tournament in Slam Dunk.

It is only briefly mentioned in the manga and anime, with few details shown on screen. What is known is that Shohoku wins by a record-breaking score of 160–24, one of the most dominant victories in the series.

During the game, Hanamichi Sakuragi fouls out after committing five personal fouls — the only specific in-game event confirmed from this match. Apart from that, no detailed play-by-play or player statistics are shown, and the story quickly moves on to later tournament rounds.

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Shohoku vs Takezono

The game Shohoku vs Takezono in Slam Dunk is the second practice game in preparation for the Kanagawa Prefecture Tournament.

Score Progression: 21-24 (min 15), 32-36 (half), 36-36 (min 23), 88-70 (final).

Note: This game is only shown in the first OVA of Slam Dunk, and the boxscore presented here is based on that movie.

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Shohoku vs Ryonan (1st Match)

The practice game Shohoku vs Ryonan in Slam Dunk is an intense showdown that highlights the strengths and weaknesses of both teams. From the opening whistle, Ryonan’s experience and skill dominate the court. Their captain and center, Jun Uozumi, controls the paint, while the talented Akira Sendoh orchestrates plays with precision, keeping Shohoku on the defensive. Shohoku struggles initially, as their inexperience and lack of coordination are exposed by Ryonan’s fluid teamwork.

Hanamichi Sakuragi, despite being new to basketball, shows flashes of his athleticism and determination, leaping for rebounds and attempting aggressive drives to the basket. His efforts, however, are often neutralized by Ryonan’s superior defense. The Shohoku team is repeatedly tested, as players like Takenori Akagi and Kaede Rukawa try to counter Ryonan’s skill with strength and scoring ability, but the difference in experience is evident.

The match’s intensity rises as Shohoku fights hard to reduce the score gap, learning the value of teamwork, timing, and strategy under pressure. Although Ryonan secures the victory, Shohoku earns valuable lessons and glimpses of potential. The game serves as a pivotal moment, inspiring Shohoku to train harder and develop the cohesion necessary to challenge top-tier teams in future matches.

Score Progression: 0-17 (min 6), 4-19 (min 8), 42 – 50 (half), 45-52 (min 22), 61-68 (min 32), 65-68 (min 34), 67-72 (min 35), 70-76 (min 37), 74-76 (min 38), 79-83 (min 39), 86 – 87 (final).

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