This is mainly about the players Miyagi face during each big matches. Miyagi face very tough opponents, whom are all very well known. Miyagi is always competitive of his opponents. Especially a big bodied, well known ones. I know this is so long but I feel every second of the game is so.. important to be left out. Anyway, Rukawa & Sakuragi always steals the spolights ! ^^;;;
» Shoyo «
Kenji Fujima. Point Guard (also coach and captain) for Shoyo team. I don't know why Miyagi is so competitive of him. Maybe Miyagi wanted to show Shoyo also the audience that he too can play as well as the tall ones even though he is only 168 cm. When Miyagi succeeded in breaking Shoyo's defense and scored, he turned to Fujima and pointed towards him, glaring at the same time. Fujima didn't play during the first half. When he saw that Shohoku was leading then he came out and play. When Fujima stole Hanamichi's ball and ran towards the other side of the court, Miyagi catches up to him in an amazing speed.
It's a one on one fight now. Miyagi faces Fujima watching his every move. Miyagi grinned and told himself that Fujima didn't want to pass the ball to his teammates on purpose to challenged the-10cm-shorter Miyagi. Suddenly Fujima came to a halt and shoot totally taking on Miyagi by surprise. Even Miyagi admitted to himself that Fujima was too quick and it would be rather difficult to guard him.
This whole game belongs to each of the players. Miyagi was in the spotlight for a moment, so did Mitsui , Hanamichi, Akagi, and Rukawa. Miyagi helped a lot in the game. One as such, he passes the ball to Hanamichi so fast, even Hanamichi didn't expect it ! Hanamichi scored ! He steals the ball out of Takano's hands. Miyagi passes through Hanagata's and Nagano's defense and scores ! Miyagi stayed throughout the game along with Akagi and Rukawa. Mitsui was too tired, & Hanamichi was thrown out.
In the tv series, Miyagi too had to face Fujima in the Ryonan+Shoyo vs Shohoku match. (just a note)
This whole game belongs to each of the players. Miyagi was in the spotlight for a moment, so did Mitsui , Hanamichi, Akagi, and Rukawa. Miyagi helped a lot in the game. One as such, he passes the ball to Hanamichi so fast, even Hanamichi didn't expect it ! Hanamichi scored ! He steals the ball out of Takano's hands. Miyagi passes through Hanagata's and Nagano's defense and scores ! Miyagi stayed throughout the game along with Akagi and Rukawa. Mitsui was too tired, & Hanamichi was thrown out.
In the tv series, Miyagi too had to face Fujima in the Ryonan+Shoyo vs Shohoku match. (just a note)
» Kainan «
Shinichi Maki. Point Guard for Kainan team. Maki is MVP of the year. Maki succeeded in guarding Miyagi so that Miyagi can't control the game in whole. Miyagi missed a chance at the ball when he talking to Hanamichi, Maki easily sends the ball straight to Kiyota through an unsuspecting Miyagi. Miyagi was so tired of guarding Maki who was 16cm taller. Miyagi did give a lot of help to Shohoku. Maki proved too much for Miyagi to handle.
Yoshinori Miyamatsu. Shooting Guard of Kainan. Shorter & less built than Miyagi [than anyone in SD!] but possesses amazing skills to shoot three pointers. Miyagi had to take care of Miyamatsu to prevent him from shooting. Miyamatsu did fooled Miyagi when he wanted to shoot a three point. Miyagi leaped to block him, but Miyamatsu passed the ball to Maki. Miyamatsu too proved that he could guard Miyagi. Miyagi can't get pass him at one time. [ ONE TIME !]
The whole game clearly belonged to Rukawa. But Miyagi did help to get the ball, which Akagi jump ball for it, and passed it to Rukawa through all the Kainan players when the match began. Miyagi give Hanamichi words to encourage Hanamichi and it works too. Miyagi too did contribute during the very last 26 seconds of the game to retrieve the ball from Takesado and managed to slapped it out of his hands giving Hanamichi the benefit to score. This is a very exciting game. Unfortunately, Shohoku lost.
The whole game clearly belonged to Rukawa. But Miyagi did help to get the ball, which Akagi jump ball for it, and passed it to Rukawa through all the Kainan players when the match began. Miyagi give Hanamichi words to encourage Hanamichi and it works too. Miyagi too did contribute during the very last 26 seconds of the game to retrieve the ball from Takesado and managed to slapped it out of his hands giving Hanamichi the benefit to score. This is a very exciting game. Unfortunately, Shohoku lost.
» Ryonan «
Tomoyuki Uekusa. Point guard for Ryonan team. Well, not much of a fight here. Just both of them guarding each other.
Hiroaki Koshino. Shooting Guard for Ryonan team. When Koshino stole the ball from Hanamichi and raced to the other side of the court, Miyagi quickly catches up to him. Everyone was shocked at Miyagi's amazing speed. Koshino proceeded to shoot but Miyagi leaped higher and managed to block the shot. (Fujima was surprised at this). Later, after Miyagi committed four fouls, Miyagi didn't dare to go against Koshino as he was afraid he would be thrown out of the game.
Hiroaki Koshino. Shooting Guard for Ryonan team. When Koshino stole the ball from Hanamichi and raced to the other side of the court, Miyagi quickly catches up to him. Everyone was shocked at Miyagi's amazing speed. Koshino proceeded to shoot but Miyagi leaped higher and managed to block the shot. (Fujima was surprised at this). Later, after Miyagi committed four fouls, Miyagi didn't dare to go against Koshino as he was afraid he would be thrown out of the game.
Akira Sendoh. Point Guard or Forward for Ryonan team. Miyagi has the ball and raced towards the net. Sendoh was guarding in front of him. It was one on one. Miyagi was too fast for Sendoh ; Miyagi shoots and scored ! Miyagi told Sendoh it wasn't that easy to block his attack. Later, Sendoh managed to tricked Miyagi so that Miyagi will have a foul. Yikes ! Miyagi has four fouls now !
The whole match had Akagi, Rukawa , Hanamichi, and Kogure in the spotlight. Mitsui was hurt and as taken out of the game. During the game, Miyagi managed to steal the balls between the passes of Ryonan. He helped a lot during the scoring of the points of Akagi, Rukawa, & Hanamichi.
The whole match had Akagi, Rukawa , Hanamichi, and Kogure in the spotlight. Mitsui was hurt and as taken out of the game. During the game, Miyagi managed to steal the balls between the passes of Ryonan. He helped a lot during the scoring of the points of Akagi, Rukawa, & Hanamichi.
» Toyotama «
Daijiro Itakura. Point Guard for Toyotama. First meets Miyagi when Shohoku and Toyotama bumped into each other before the game. Itakura accidentally bumps into Miyagi and playfully told Miyagi that he can't take care of Miyagi. (teasing about Miyagi's height) Miyagi glared at Itakura and said, Itakura ought to buy himself a ticket back home for tomorrow. This is probably the opponent that really makes Miyagi mad. In this match Miyagi was unable to control his temper and often makes unthinkable decisions and it effected his performance in the game. The game starts, Miyagi has the ball, and was supposed to pass it straight to Rukawa.
But first he waltzes around with the ball to show Itakura that he too, is great. Miyagi failed to pass the ball to Rukawa after 'his show'. Later, Itakura managed to shoot while Miyagi was guarding him and pushed Miyagi down with his body weight. Itakura gives Miyagi a thumbs down sign and said that it's too bad. Miyagi is angrier now. When Yatsuda came down to the court, he managed to calm Miyagi down who was facing Itakura at that time. Much later, when Miyagi sees the opportunity to shoot, Itakura succeeded in blocking his shot pushing Miyagi until he fell down , crashing into the chairs behind.
Miyagi lost his patience and tried to punch him. But he pulled away but continued glaring towards Itakura. Then, after words of wisdom from Anzai Sensei, Miyagi managed to control his temper and calm down. When Itakura teased Miyagi about his height again, Miyagi glared at him and asked 'what did you say ?', ignoring Itakura's comment. He finally calms down and he was able to run through Itakura. Later, when Itakura breaks Miyagi's defense and scores, he gave Miyagi a thumbs down sign again. Miyagi told himself to calm down. Itakura again manages to shoots while Miyagi tried to block him. Then, Miyagi was able to raced through Itakura with his speed and helped Akagi and Mitsui scores a 3 pointer ! No one could compete with Miyagi's speed on the court !
The match clearly belongs to Rukawa and Hanamichi. Miyagi as usual, helps the team but in this game he tends to make a few mistakes, as he wasn't thinking clearly. He was 'blinded' by his anger for Itakura. Miyagi once threw the ball high up towards the rim so that Hanamichi could dunk it in, but Hanamichi grabbed the ball and landed down on his feet, something which is a foul.And when Miyagi passed the ball to Hanamichi again, Hanamichi shoots but the ball 'flew' too far and landed on Kiyota who was sitting in the audience above.
But first he waltzes around with the ball to show Itakura that he too, is great. Miyagi failed to pass the ball to Rukawa after 'his show'. Later, Itakura managed to shoot while Miyagi was guarding him and pushed Miyagi down with his body weight. Itakura gives Miyagi a thumbs down sign and said that it's too bad. Miyagi is angrier now. When Yatsuda came down to the court, he managed to calm Miyagi down who was facing Itakura at that time. Much later, when Miyagi sees the opportunity to shoot, Itakura succeeded in blocking his shot pushing Miyagi until he fell down , crashing into the chairs behind.
Miyagi lost his patience and tried to punch him. But he pulled away but continued glaring towards Itakura. Then, after words of wisdom from Anzai Sensei, Miyagi managed to control his temper and calm down. When Itakura teased Miyagi about his height again, Miyagi glared at him and asked 'what did you say ?', ignoring Itakura's comment. He finally calms down and he was able to run through Itakura. Later, when Itakura breaks Miyagi's defense and scores, he gave Miyagi a thumbs down sign again. Miyagi told himself to calm down. Itakura again manages to shoots while Miyagi tried to block him. Then, Miyagi was able to raced through Itakura with his speed and helped Akagi and Mitsui scores a 3 pointer ! No one could compete with Miyagi's speed on the court !
The match clearly belongs to Rukawa and Hanamichi. Miyagi as usual, helps the team but in this game he tends to make a few mistakes, as he wasn't thinking clearly. He was 'blinded' by his anger for Itakura. Miyagi once threw the ball high up towards the rim so that Hanamichi could dunk it in, but Hanamichi grabbed the ball and landed down on his feet, something which is a foul.And when Miyagi passed the ball to Hanamichi again, Hanamichi shoots but the ball 'flew' too far and landed on Kiyota who was sitting in the audience above.
» Sannoh «
Issei Fukatsu. Point Guard for Sannoh team. Also captain of the team. Miyagi was really afraid of Fukatsu after he saw the past match between Sannoh and Kainan. Even Miyagi have to bow to Fukatsu's greatness. But all of his fear vanished after Anzai Sensei motivated him to fight and that Miyagi was the best. Miyagi faces Fukatsu. Fukatsu tried to steals the ball away but Miyagi managed to avoid all that. He passes through Sannoh and shoots. But Sawakita blocks Miyagi's attack. Fukatsu can sense Miyagi's weaknesses. Fukatsu drained out most of Miyagi's strength during the first half. In the second half of the game, Miyagi is more alert of Fukatsu and Sawakita.
Eiji Sawakita. Small Forward for the team. Blocks Miyagi's attack. From times to times, helped Fukatsu to guard Miyagi so that Miyagi have no access to get through to assist other players. Miyagi accidentally pushes Sawakita while trying to get through them and it was declared a foul. But came a time when Sawakita wanted to guard Miyagi again, but it was too late. Miyagi examines his opponent's weakness and gets through Fukatsu and Sawakita and raced forward. Another player tries to steals the ball, but Miyagi cleverly maneuvers the ball and passes it to Rukawa.
During the whole game, Miyagi manages to steal the balls between the passes of Sannoh team. For the first time, he seemed to be really, really tired unlike his previous games. Anzai Sensei put Miyagi in charge to lead each attack. Miyagi proved he could do it as Akagi was busy with Kawata, Rukawa was busy with Sawakita, and Mitsui was too tired. Miyagi and Hanamichi provide many hilarious moments but it all scored points !! Like the time when Miyagi gives Hanamichi the secret sign to attack. And after Sawakita slaps the ball out of Miyagi's hands and blocks the shot, the ball hits Hanamichi's face and bounced into the rim, scoring Shohoku 2 points ! Hanamichi calls it 'slamdunk with his face'. Miyagi makes a lot of assists here which later give points to Shohoku !
During the whole game, Miyagi manages to steal the balls between the passes of Sannoh team. For the first time, he seemed to be really, really tired unlike his previous games. Anzai Sensei put Miyagi in charge to lead each attack. Miyagi proved he could do it as Akagi was busy with Kawata, Rukawa was busy with Sawakita, and Mitsui was too tired. Miyagi and Hanamichi provide many hilarious moments but it all scored points !! Like the time when Miyagi gives Hanamichi the secret sign to attack. And after Sawakita slaps the ball out of Miyagi's hands and blocks the shot, the ball hits Hanamichi's face and bounced into the rim, scoring Shohoku 2 points ! Hanamichi calls it 'slamdunk with his face'. Miyagi makes a lot of assists here which later give points to Shohoku !
