Slam Dunk — Season 1, Episode 73: Rukawa Kaede, gambling on the 2nd half

Episode synopsis

Everyone was confused on Rukawa's performance so far, scoring only two points. Though it became apparent in the second half; he saved up his energy for the second half in order to prevent what had happened to him during the final minutes against Kainan!

About Slam Dunk

Sakuragi Hanamichi is a junior high punk used to getting into fights and being rejected by girls but upon entering high school he meets the girl of his dreams, Haruko Akagi. He will do anything in order to win her heart including joining the school basketball team that is aiming to conquer the nation lead by Haruko's brother. The problem is that Sakuragi has never played basketball before and a freshman sensation is stealing the spotlight and Haruko's affection from him.

More episodes from Season 1

• E1The Birth of a Genius Basketman?!?
• E2Die Basketball! Hanamichi vs. Rukawa
• E3Gorilla vs. Hanamichi! Big Showdown!
• E4Basketball Man Hanamichi Joins the Team
• E5A Gutless Afternoon
• E6Rukawa vs. Akagi. The Real Showdown!
• E7Hanamichi's Debut! Dunk Attack
• E8Hanamichi's Crisis! The Judo Man's Snare
• E9I Will Play Basketball!
• E10The 'Beginner's Shot' ....Is Hard!
• E11Special Secret Love Training for Two!?
• E12Beat Ryonan! Hard Training Before the Decisive Game