After intense training, the team wins their first game, thanks in large part to Ryu. Their next opponent is Atom’s powerhouse school. Zen feels awkward but agrees to a fair match. Meanwhile, Ryu struggles to leave the world of underground basketball behind.

Zen’s grandmother suddenly collapses and is hospitalized. Faced with costly surgery, Zen is at a loss. Atom proposes entering a 3-on-3 basketball tournament to win the prize money. He, Zen, and Ryu form a team and strive to win together.

As the basketball team gains popularity, Coach Ton’s troubled past is uncovered. The school board begins investigating his dismissal. Ryu pleads with his mother to help, and she agrees—but only if he meets a difficult condition.

The semifinals begin without Ryu. Struggling without him, the team fights back in the second half and wins. Despite their success, the school board insists on shutting the team down. Not wanting to burden his grandmother any further, Zen decides to join a team in Phuket that offers a scholarship after the finals.