[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-the-popular-character-in-kuroko-s-basketball":3,"chapter-the-popular-character-in-kuroko-s-basketball-the-popular-character-in-kuroko-s-basketball-chapter-242":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"chinese","The Popular Character in Kuroko's Basketball",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":20,"prevChapterSlug":21,"totalChapters":22,"novelImage":23},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":16,"volume":17,"translator":18,"content_hash":19},2209342,3844,"Chapter 242: The Advantage of Dual Cores","the-popular-character-in-kuroko-s-basketball-chapter-242",242,"\u003Cp>\"Direct full-court man-to-man?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>The match began.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Tiandao targeted Midorima, following him closely; this was the rhythm of not giving Midorima any chance to shoot.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"After all, the opponent is Midorima, the Generation of Miracles... no, it should be said, the strongest shooter in the country.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Since the Inter-High, Midorima had maintained a terrifying 100% hit rate for open three-pointers.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>His three-pointers could kill people; if you let him shoot, he dared to score!\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>It's just that.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Shutoku has long been prepared for this level of choice.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Nakatani Einosuke believed in team supremacy; even if it was Midorima, he had to strictly comply and couldn't take angry shots or giant star shots.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>For shots without certainty, Nakatani Einosuke only allowed Midorima to take three shots per game.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>This style was somewhat similar to Popovich of the Spurs.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Popovich was also this type of head coach; even if you were the team's number one superstar, the number of shots per game had to be controlled within 25.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>He had to ensure that every player could get enough shooting opportunities in a game to cultivate their feel.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Once the team blossomed everywhere, the enemy would have no power to parry.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>That's how the Spurs played in the 2014 Finals; their whole team could score, making the Heat's defense unable to function at all.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Tiandao's full-court man-to-man on Midorima was already within their expectations.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Shutoku's first offensive would be completed by 4 people.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Takao Kazunari pushed the ball forward, facing Hanamiya Makoto's man-to-man defense; he didn't choose to pass, but accelerated to kill into the penalty area.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Almost at the same time, Miyaji Kiyoshi moved quickly behind Takao Kazunari.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>He wasn't worried that Takao Kazunari wouldn't find him.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>The first-year kid from his own team also had a pair of enviable eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>They couldn't compare to the monster-exclusive talents like the Six Eyes and the Emperor Eye, but they were equally sharp.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Hawk Eye with no dead angles in 360 degrees!\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>The moment Miyaji Kiyoshi got into position, Takao Kazunari, who was moving at high speed, suddenly flicked the ball backward.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Miyaji Kiyoshi received the ball, broke through facing the frame directly, shook off Yamazaki Hiroshi, and killed into the basket to score a layup.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Still so amazing, Shutoku; the team's operation is very smooth.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Ah, after all, Shutoku is such a team.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Seirin had the most say.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>They had already played two games against Shutoku, achieving a good record of one win and one draw.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>But both matches fought to the last second; Seirin had personally felt their strength.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>2:0!\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"A strong breakthrough to tear open Hanamiya's spider web defense, huh.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Tiandao strolled to the front court to wait for his teammates to bring the ball over.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>That joint training wasn't wasted; Shutoku had conducted in-depth research on Kirisaki Daiichi.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Tiandao recalled Shutoku's offense.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>While Takao Kazunari strongly broke through Hanamiya Makoto, Shutoku's other players would also follow and start, scattering quickly like fireworks, maximizing the space.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Passing to Miyaji Kiyoshi was just one of Takao Kazunari's many choices.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Shutoku's offensive tactics had many changes, specifically depending on Takao Kazunari's flash of inspiration.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"I must admit, you have an excellent team.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Slap!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Tiandao reached out to catch Hanamiya Makoto's pass, his eyes looking directly at Midorima.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"It's just too self-righteous.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>As soon as his words fell, Tiandao directly held the ball and launched a fierce attack.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Midorima stood ready, but saw Tiandao's pupils emit a luster like a gemstone.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Release!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Bang!\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Tiandao directly shook off Midorima's defense with a dribble.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>In today's national high schools, in terms of individual combat capability, no one could surpass Tiandao.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Shutoku's people obviously had also simulated the match; after Midorima was passed, two people immediately came to cover, and the speed of their actions was worthy of praise.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>However.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Tiandao opened his eyes and found the best opportunity from the future.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>With a \"whoosh,\" the basketball passed through Shutoku's two defenders and went into Haizaki's hands.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Do it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"I'd do it even without you telling me.\" Haizaki snorted coldly and directly broke through holding the ball facing the frame.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Also in the power forward position, compared to Haizaki, Kimura Shinsuke was far behind in all aspects.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>In a trance, he even saw the figure of his teammate Miyaji Kiyoshi from Haizaki.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Haizaki killed all the way into Shutoku's penalty area and also scored a layup.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>2:2!\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>In the first two attacks, both sides played very smoothly.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>It's just that Miyaji Kiyoshi's mind was full of Haizaki's breakthrough figure at this moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Plunder, huh!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>He gritted his teeth, his expression unwilling; he already knew he had been copied by Haizaki, and his brain couldn't help but recall Haizaki's movements, wanting to imitate his way of playing.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Today, this sharp knife of his was probably going to be scrapped by Kirisaki Daiichi.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Plunder, what a troublesome ability.\" Nakatani Einosuke crossed his arms and said in a deep voice, \"But our Shutoku is not a one-man team!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Shutoku was a team, a whole.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>This type of team pursued reasonable basketball.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>And reasonable basketball meant they would always look for the most reasonable opportunity before choosing to shoot.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>As long as they could create the opportunity, even if the shooting package was plundered, ordinary shots, layups, and even breakthroughs could score.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Takao Kazunari continued to strongly break through Hanamiya Makoto, and then passed the ball to the penalty area to Otsubo Taisuke.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>The latter went one-on-one with Seto Kentaro, pushed away the defender, and slammed the ball with both hands to help the team add two more points.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Need help? Genius?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Haizaki saw Hanamiya Makoto's embarrassment.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>What he was good at was interception, intercepting the opponent's pass.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Takao Kazunari didn't give him such an opportunity; he just strongly broke through when they met, which was bullying.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Get lost, I don't need your help.\" The Bad Boy refused bluntly.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>His relationship with Haizaki hadn't reached that point yet; they were still at the level of only being willing to cooperate with each other.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>During normal training, they should still fight if they had to.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Tiandao saw this and didn't mean to intervene.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Because Kirisaki Daiichi's firepower was more sufficient, and the efficiency was higher than Shutoku's.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>He continued to hold the ball, and Midorima immediately lowered his center of gravity, staring closely at every move of Tiandao.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Tiandao took a step forward, wrapped in a white light.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>It looked like a slow step, but it was actually the fastest first step in the country.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Left!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Midorima moved his body with small steps, blocking Tiandao's way.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>But the moment his center of gravity tilted, Tiandao turned into a white light and flashed to the other side.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"He crushed Midorima's defense in an instant!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"What a thorough monster!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Nakatani Einosuke felt awe in his heart; that eye, no matter how many times he saw it, would always be stunning.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Tiandao crossed Midorima and broke into Shutoku's hinterland; Otsubo Taisuke and the others had no choice but to cover again.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Whoosh!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>The basketball flew out of Tiandao's hand again, hitting Haizaki's hand as he ran to the three-point line.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Don't even think about it!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Miyaji Kiyoshi pounced at full speed, but suddenly saw Haizaki grin.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Almost at the same time, Mibuchi Reo in the audience opened his eyes wide.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"That's mine, Earth Shot!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Beep!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Almost at the same time, the referee blew the whistle and directly gave Miyaji Kiyoshi a foul.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>The most deadly thing was that the three-pointer Haizaki shot hit the rim, bounced once, and finally drilled into the net.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>This was a 3+1!\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Haizaki hit the free throw, and Kirisaki Daiichi overtook 6:4, leading by two points.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>From the score, both sides had a 50\u002F50 chance, equal.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>But those who understood the match could feel Shutoku's passivity.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Shutoku's plan was probably to use Midorima to trade with Tiandao, sacrificing Midorima's firepower to ensure Tiandao couldn't participate in the team's defense.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Playing against that Kirisaki Daiichi from the Inter-High, they had no problem doing this.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>But the current Kirisaki Daiichi also had Haizaki Shogo, who was second only to the Generation of Miracles.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>The current Kirisaki Daiichi was a dual-core team, not a single-core one!\u003C\u002Fp>",1366,"2026-06-17T07:29:39.774Z","2026-06-17T09:02:19.189Z",1,"Gemini 3.1 Flash Lite","e6cf01e5354837b26ee8dc8f0602d22a3b16788d852c40275099a618384c3562","the-popular-character-in-kuroko-s-basketball-chapter-243","the-popular-character-in-kuroko-s-basketball-chapter-241",256,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fthe-popular-character-in-kuroko-s-basketball-cover.jpg"]