: In the Tagalog version of the manga (often referred to as "High School League" in localized formats), Chapter 110 is titled " Ang Play Na Talaga ". It features the ongoing intensity of the Shohoku vs. Shoyo match.

Hindi ito isang karaniwang laro. Ito ang pinakahuling laban ng munting koponan ng Barangay Potencia laban sa mga defending champions, ang City High Titans . Nasa 109 points ang Titans, habang nasa 108 points lamang ang Potencia. Isang punto lamang ang pagkakaiba, at huling 10 segundo na lamang sa orasan.

The Tagalog version became a cultural phenomenon in the Philippines, largely due to its airing on networks like and later ABS-CBN (Hero TV) . Key features of this version include:

In 2024-2025, Slam Dunk saw a massive resurgence due to the release of The First Slam Dunk movie in Philippine cinemas. The movie (focusing on Miyagi’s backstory) was available in Japanese with English subs—but fans demanded a Tagalog dub. When Toei and SM Cinema failed to provide one, the nostalgia for the old GMA dub exploded.