The atmosphere at the National Championship final was electric.
As the second half began, the scoreboard read 56:40, with Shohoku holding a temporary 16-point lead over Sannoh Industry. Yet, in a battle of this magnitude, where honor and the championship title were on the line, any momentary lapse in concentration could be ruthlessly exploited by the opponent.
The stands were packed to capacity, cheers and roars echoing endlessly. The television broadcast cameras were locked tightly on the center of the court, and the courtside commentator's voice rang out with fierce excitement: "Can Shohoku hold onto this 16-point lead? Or will Sannoh launch a counterattack in the second half? Let's wait and see!"
Chapter 88