Marcus hits consecutive threes to steal the win, the crowd erupts and Zane refuses to accept defeat, demanding a rematch. The coach ends the dispute and names Marcus starter for next week’s NUBL playoff opener against Southland. Teammates complain Marcus only has threes and steals and question his all‑around game, but the coach insists he can’t be stopped and warns Southland’s defense is tougher. He issues a new mission: against targeted defense, complete five high‑difficulty blocks to unlock James’ Physical Archetype. The episode ends with Marcus and the team facing that unresolved test before the playoff.