The other team had their spirits crushed because they were down by 4 with a minute to go? Tell me you don't know basketball without telling me you don't know basketball. a minute is an eternity and 4 points is only a two possession swing. The shot clock alone would give them at least two possessions to work with.
yes I know it's all "this team doesn't expect anyone to challenge them and they had their egos shattered" but if they're that good they would be able to get 4 points in a minute in their sleep even if they're a bit shaken.
But whatever, it was a stupid fake rival mini-arc to push the side-ship along. I'm glad it's over and we presumably never have to see the douchebag other guy ever again.
side note: I hate that winky tongue-stuck-out expression. I don't know who decided it looked cute because it looks stupid. But it's freaking everywhere in manga. The only solace is that it looks slightly less dumb on a drawn character than it does being done by a real person.