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Akita Northern Happinets

05-03 13:05

70 - 87

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Akita Northern Happinets

Saga Ballooners

Akita Northern Happinets

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2 points

3 points

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Free Throws Rate

TO70%

80%TO

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Ended70 - 87

10:00

The game begins

0-0

10:00

The game continues

0-0

9:59

Pause

0-0

9:46

Taiki Tsunoda missed a 3-point jumper

0-0

9:44

Tsuchiya occasionally rebounds defensively

0-0

9:28

Pause

0-0

9:27

Kurihara Tsubasa made a mistake

0-0

9:27

The game continues

0-0

9:19

Zamora hit a two-point layup in the paint

0-2

8:55

Tokiyo Tsuchiya scored 2 points and missed a shot in the paint

0-2

8:52

Zamora defensive rebound

0-2

8:45

Taiki Tsunoda missed a 2-point shot in the paint

0-2

8:43

Tsubasa Kurihara defensive rebound

0-2

8:39

Takuya Nakayama missed a 3-point jumper

0-2

8:36

Ryo Inoue rebounded defensively

0-2

8:18

Taiki Tsunoda missed a 3-point jumper

0-2

8:18

Pause

0-2

8:15

Akita North Joy delights the team's defensive rebounds

0-2

8:15

The game continues

0-2

8:00

Wetzel received an assist from Tokio Tsuchiya and hit a two-point shot

2-2

7:36

Duzinski hit a 2-point shot

2-2

7:33

Takuya Nakayama defensive rebound

2-2

7:28

Wetzel missed a two-point shot in the paint

2-2

7:27

Duzinski defensive rebound

2-2

7:21

Ryota Inoue missed a 3-point jumper

2-2

7:18

Tsubasa Kurihara defensive rebound

2-2

7:13

Pause

2-2

7:11

Taiki Tsunoda committed a personal foul and was awarded two free throws

2-2

7:11

Kurihara Tsubasa was fouled

2-2

7:11

Tsubasa Kurihara hit a free throw

4-2

7:11

The game continues

4-2

6:52

Duzinski missed a 3-point jumper

4-2

6:51

Zamora offensive rebound

4-2

6:49

Zamora hit a 2-point shot

4-4

6:30

Mistakes are made from time to time

4-4

6:30

Harrelson steals

4-4

6:16

Taiki Tsunoda received an assist from Zamora and hit a 3-point shot

4-7

5:57

Pause

4-7

5:55

Inoue Ryo tackled a personal foul

4-7

5:55

Kurihara Tsubasa was fouled

4-7

5:55

Mei Zhe came on the field, Kurihara Tsubasa went down

4-7

5:55

Groves came on and Duzinski went down

4-7

5:55

Shore came on the field, and Tsuchiya was born off the field

4-7

5:55

The game continues

4-7

5:49

Shore's 2-point jumper received an assist from Metzer and hit it

6-7

5:22

Harrelson's 2-point jumper received an assist from Taiki Tsunoda and hit it

6-9

5:01

Pause

6-9

5:01

The game continues

6-9

4:59

Pause

6-9

4:59

Ryo Abe came on the field, and Taiki Tsunoda came off the field

6-9

4:59

Honda Taiyo came on the field, Sugawara Teru went down

6-9

4:59

Toshiki Toyama came on the field, and Ryo Inoue went down

6-9

4:59

The game continues

6-9

4:53

Wetzel made a mistake

6-9

4:53

Harrelson steals

6-9

4:40

Pause

6-9

4:38

Groves missed a 2-point shot in the paint

6-9

4:38

Wetzel blocked the cap

6-9

4:37

The team has offensive rebounds

6-9

4:37

Gao Bi Liang Kanji came on the field, and Takuya Nakayama went down

6-9

4:37

The game continues

6-9

4:35

Zamora received an assist from Ryo Abe and hit a two-point layup in the paint

6-11

4:25

Pause

6-11

4:25

The game continues

6-11

4:13

Wetzel received an assist from Schore and hit a two-point shot

8-11

3:56

Ryo Abe missed a 3-point jumper

8-11

3:53

Shore's defensive rebound

8-11

3:47

Wetzel missed a 3-point jumper

8-11

3:44

Toshiki Toyama defensive rebound

8-11

3:31

Toshiki Toyama made a mistake

8-11

3:31

Wetzel steals

8-11

3:27

Kanji Kobira missed a 3-point jumper

8-11

3:23

Zamora defensive rebound

8-11

3:20

Pause

8-11

3:18

Kobi Ryo committed a personal foul and was awarded two free throws

8-11

3:18

Ryo Abe was fouled

8-11

3:18

Ryo Abe received an assist from Zamora and hit a free throw

8-13

3:18

Duzinski came on, Taiki Tsunoda came on, Zamora came off, and Harrelson came off

8-11

3:18

McLean came on and Wetzel came off

8-13

3:18

The game continues

8-13

3:06

Mei Zhe hit a two-point layup in the paint

10-13

2:50

Duzinski received an assist from Toshiki Toyama and hit a two-point shot

10-15

2:28

Honda Suns missed a 3-point jumper

10-15

2:25

Taiki Tsunoda defensive rebound

10-15

2:17

Pause

10-15

2:14

Groves received an assist from Taiki Tsunoda and hit a 3-point shot

10-18

2:14

Akita Northern Joy is suspended

10-18

2:14

The game continues

10-18

1:59

Pause

10-18

1:56

Ryo Abe committed a personal foul

10-18

1:56

McLean was fouled

10-18

1:56

Toshiki Toyama personal foul

10-18

1:56

Honda Sun was fouled

10-18

1:56

The game continues

10-18

1:46

Honda hit a 2-point layup in the paint

12-18

1:36

Pause

12-18

1:36

McLean committed a personal foul

12-18

1:36

Groves was fouled

12-18

1:36

The game continues

12-18

1:33

Taiki Tsunoda hit a 3-point shot

12-21

1:11

Gao Biliang forgave the mistakes

12-21

1:11

Tsunoda Taiki steals

12-21

1:06

Pause

12-21

1:04

Honda Sun committed a personal foul and was awarded two free throws

12-21

1:04

Taiki Tsunoda was fouled

12-21

1:04

Taiki Tsunoda missed a free throw

12-21

1:04

Tsunoda hit a free throw

12-22

1:04

Wetzel came on, Takuya Nakayama came on, Tokiyo Tsuchiya came on, McLean came off, Honda Sun came off the field, and Shore went down

12-22

1:04

The game continues

12-22

1:02

Kanji Kobira received an assist from Takuya Nakayama and hit a 3-point shot

15-22

38.0

Taiki Tsunoda missed a 3-point jumper

15-22

34.0

Wetzel defensive rebounds

15-22

31.0

Kanji Kobira received an assist from Mei Zhe and hit a 2-point layup in the paint

17-22

7.0

Pause

17-22

5.0

Mei Zhe committed a personal foul

17-22

5.0

Taiki Tsunoda was fouled

17-22

5.0

Kurihara Tsubasa came on the field, Mei Zhe went down

17-22

5.0

Zamora came on, Harrelson came on, Toshiki Toyama came off and Duzinski came off

17-22

5.0

The game continues

17-22

4.0

Pause

17-22

4.0

Zamora hit a two-point layup in the paint

17-24

4.0

The game continues

17-24

0.0

Pause

17-24

0.0

The first quarter ends

17-24

Match Info

Saga Ballooners Cruise to Dominant Away Victory Over Akita Northern Happinets

In a commanding performance on May 3, 2026, the Saga Ballooners traveled to Akita and dismantled the Akita Northern Happinets with a decisive 87-70 victory. The 13:05 tip-off saw the Ballooners impose their will from the opening tip, controlling the tempo and building an insurmountable lead against a home side that struggled to find answers.

The final margin of 17 points underscores Saga's superiority on the day, as they moved the ball with precision, defended with intensity, and capitalized on every Akita miscue.

Game Summary

Final Score: Akita Northern Happinets 70 - 87 Saga Ballooners
Date: May 3, 2026, 13:05 local time
Competition: B1 League
Location: Akita (home venue for the Northern Happinets)

How Saga Took Control

Right from the first quarter, it was clear that Saga came prepared to dictate the game. Their defensive pressure forced Akita into difficult shots, while their offense flowed through crisp passing and smart cuts to the basket. By the end of the first period, the Ballooners had already established a double-digit lead that they would never relinquish.

Akita attempted to rally in the second quarter, briefly cutting the deficit to single digits through aggressive drives and offensive rebounds. But Saga responded with a barrage of three-pointers that quickly silenced the home crowd. The Ballooners' ability to stretch the floor created driving lanes that their guards exploited repeatedly.

Second Half Stalemate

The third quarter saw Akita's best push of the game. The Northern Happinets intensified their defensive effort, forcing turnovers and converting them into fast-break points. However, Saga's composure under pressure prevented a full comeback. Every time Akita got within striking distance, the Ballooners hit a big shot or drew a foul to reset the momentum.

By the fourth quarter, the game was effectively decided. Saga managed the clock expertly, slowing the pace and executing in the half-court. Akita's frustration grew as their shots stopped falling, and the final minutes became a formality. The 87-70 final scoreline accurately reflects the visitors' dominance.

B1 League Implications

This result is a significant boost for the Saga Ballooners, who demonstrated that they can win convincingly on the road against a competitive opponent. For the Akita Northern Happinets, the loss highlights areas where they need to improve, particularly in defending perimeter shooting and handling early-game adversity. As the B1 League season progresses, both teams will look to build on this game—Saga with confidence, and Akita with lessons learned.