: At Cobra Kai, Terry Silver continues to manipulate John Kreese. He visits Daniel at the dojo, a move that triggers Daniel's past trauma and causes him to double down on his "defense only" stance, further alienating Johnny.

: Miguel and Sam continue to feel the pressure of their senseis' rivalry. Miguel finds himself drawn to Daniel’s mentorship, while Sam begins to embrace some of Johnny’s aggressive techniques to deal with Tory.

" Match Point " is the fifth episode of the fourth season of . It originally premiered on December 31, 2021, and centers on the rising tensions between Daniel LaRusso and Johnny Lawrence as they struggle to merge their teaching styles. Episode Summary