As luck would have it, the basketball team narrowly avoids suspension over the all-out-brawl incident when Yohei and Mitsui's friends take responsibility. Now, with Mitsui back in the lineup for the first time in two years, Shohoku quickly resumes practice in preparation for their upcoming tournament. As punishment of the lack of discipline they displayed in the fight, though, Coach Anzai decides on a starting lineup for Shohuku's game without Hanamichi, Rukawa, Ryota and Mitsui. Can Anzai's squad hold their own when their best players (and perpetual problem children) ride the bench?

This book reads from right to left. "Originally published in Japan in 1992 by Shueisha Inc., Tokyo."--P. opposite t.p.