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Team
Q1
Q2
Q3
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Total
Fighting Eagles Nagoya
25
24
13
12
74
Saga Ballooners
14
27
21
21
83
Fighting Eagles Nagoya
Saga Ballooners
2 points
20
18
3 points
8
10
Free Throws
10
17
Free Throws Rate
TO83%
70%TO
Foul
10
02
Ended74 - 83
10:00
The game begins
The game begins0-0
10:00The game continues
The game continues0-0
9:57Pause
Pause0-0
9:42
Harrelson hit a 2-point shot
Harrelson hit a 2-point shot0-2
9:20
O'Mara hit a 2-point shot
O'Mara hit a 2-point shot0-2
9:17Zamora defensive rebound
Zamora defensive rebound0-2
9:11Harrelson received an assist from Duzinski and hit a 3-point shot
Harrelson received an assist from Duzinski and hit a 3-point shot0-5
8:56Sugimoto Tensho hit a 2-point shot
Sugimoto Tensho hit a 2-point shot0-5
8:54O'Mara offensive rebound
O'Mara offensive rebound0-5
8:45Ryuto Hooka missed a 3-point jumper
Ryuto Hooka missed a 3-point jumper0-5
8:42Sugimoto Tensho offensive rebound
Sugimoto Tensho offensive rebound0-5
8:34O'Mara missed a 2-point shot in the paint
O'Mara missed a 2-point shot in the paint0-5
8:33Zamora defensive rebound
Zamora defensive rebound0-5
8:26Duzinski missed a 3-point jumper
Duzinski missed a 3-point jumper0-5
8:25Pause
Pause0-5
8:22Nagoya Warhawks team defensive rebounds
Nagoya Warhawks team defensive rebounds0-5
8:22The game continues
The game continues0-5
8:07O'Mara received an assist from A. Randle and hit a two-point shot
O'Mara received an assist from A. Randle and hit a two-point shot2-5
7:54Sori Uchio missed a 2-point shot in the paint
Sori Uchio missed a 2-point shot in the paint2-5
7:54Sugimoto Tensho cap
Sugimoto Tensho cap2-5
7:51The team has offensive rebounds
The team has offensive rebounds2-5
7:51The game continues
The game continues2-5
7:50Pause
Pause2-5
7:41Taiki Tsunoda received an assist from Zamora and hit a 3-point shot
Taiki Tsunoda received an assist from Zamora and hit a 3-point shot2-8
7:18Ryuto Hooka missed a shot in the paint for 2 points
Ryuto Hooka missed a shot in the paint for 2 points2-8
7:15Ryuto Hooka offensive rebound
Ryuto Hooka offensive rebound2-8
7:13Ryuto Hooka hit a 2-point jumper
Ryuto Hooka hit a 2-point jumper4-8
6:55Zamora missed a 2-point shot in the paint
Zamora missed a 2-point shot in the paint4-8
6:53Pause
Pause4-8
6:52Nagoya Warhawks team defensive rebounds
Nagoya Warhawks team defensive rebounds4-8
6:52Duzinski committed a personal foul
Duzinski committed a personal foul4-8
6:52A. Randall was fouled
A. Randall was fouled4-8
6:52The game continues
The game continues4-8
6:51Pause
Pause4-8
6:51The game continues
The game continues4-8
6:38A. Randle missed a 2-point shot in the paint
A. Randle missed a 2-point shot in the paint4-8
6:36Zamora defensive rebound
Zamora defensive rebound4-8
6:28Taiki Tsunoda received an assist from Duzinski and hit a two-point layup in the paint
Taiki Tsunoda received an assist from Duzinski and hit a two-point layup in the paint4-10
6:18and Licheng hit a 3-point shot
and Licheng hit a 3-point shot7-10
5:50Pause
Pause7-10
5:49Zamora made a mistake
Zamora made a mistake7-10
5:49Paget came on, Lopez came on, Sugimoto Tensho came off, and A. Randall came off
Paget came on, Lopez came on, Sugimoto Tensho came off, and A. Randall came off7-10
5:49Ryo Abe came on, Groves came on, Duzinski came off, and Taiki Tsunoda came off
Ryo Abe came on, Groves came on, Duzinski came off, and Taiki Tsunoda came off7-10
5:49The game continues
The game continues7-10
5:39Bing Licheng took advantage of a mistake and hit a 2-point shot
Bing Licheng took advantage of a mistake and hit a 2-point shot9-10
5:29Groves missed a 2-point shot in the paint
Groves missed a 2-point shot in the paint9-10
5:29Lopez blocked
Lopez blocked9-10
5:27O'Mara defensive rebound
O'Mara defensive rebound9-10
5:24Pause
Pause9-10
5:23Personal foul by Sori Uchio
Personal foul by Sori Uchio9-10
5:23Bing Licheng was fouled
Bing Licheng was fouled9-10
5:23The game continues
The game continues9-10
5:01Pause
Pause9-10
5:00Paget hit a two-point layup in the paint
Paget hit a two-point layup in the paint11-10
5:00Zamora committed a personal foul
Zamora committed a personal foul11-10
5:00Paget scored on a shot
Paget scored on a shot11-10
5:00Ryo Inoue came on the field, and Sori Uchio went down
Ryo Inoue came on the field, and Sori Uchio went down11-10
5:00Paget hit a free throw
Paget hit a free throw12-10
5:00The game continues
The game continues12-10
4:47Harrelson missed a 3-point jumper
Harrelson missed a 3-point jumper12-10
4:44Paget defensive rebound
Paget defensive rebound12-10
4:35Lopez missed a 3-point jumper
Lopez missed a 3-point jumper12-10
4:32Groves defensive rebound
Groves defensive rebound12-10
4:15Harrelson missed a 3-point jumper
Harrelson missed a 3-point jumper12-10
4:12Paget defensive rebound
Paget defensive rebound12-10
3:58Paget hit a 3-pointer
Paget hit a 3-pointer15-10
3:41Pause
Pause15-10
3:40O'Mara committed a personal foul and was awarded two free throws
O'Mara committed a personal foul and was awarded two free throws15-10
3:40Groves was fouled
Groves was fouled15-10
3:40Katsuki Hiramatsu came on the field, A. Randle came on, and Li Cheng went off the field, and O'Mara went off the field
Katsuki Hiramatsu came on the field, A. Randle came on, and Li Cheng went off the field, and O'Mara went off the field15-10
3:40Groves received an assist from Ryo Abe and hit a free throw
Groves received an assist from Ryo Abe and hit a free throw15-12
3:40Taiki Tsunoda came on, Duzinski came on, Harrelson came off and Zamora went down
Taiki Tsunoda came on, Duzinski came on, Harrelson came off and Zamora went down15-10
3:40The game continues
The game continues15-12
3:18A. Randle missed a 3-point jumper
A. Randle missed a 3-point jumper15-12
3:15A. Randle offensive rebound
A. Randle offensive rebound15-12
3:09A. Randle missed a 3-point jumper
A. Randle missed a 3-point jumper15-12
3:06Abe Ryo defensive rebound
Abe Ryo defensive rebound15-12
3:05Pause
Pause15-12
3:05Ryuto Hooka personal foul
Ryuto Hooka personal foul15-12
3:05Ryo Abe was fouled
Ryo Abe was fouled15-12
3:05Takaya Sasayama came on the field, and Ryuto Hooka came off the field
Takaya Sasayama came on the field, and Ryuto Hooka came off the field15-12
3:05The game continues
The game continues15-12
2:56Tsunoda Taiki made a mistake
Tsunoda Taiki made a mistake15-12
2:56A. Randall steals
A. Randall steals15-12
2:47A. Randle hit a 2-point layup in the paint
A. Randle hit a 2-point layup in the paint17-12
2:41Katsuki Hiramatsu committed a personal foul
Katsuki Hiramatsu committed a personal foul17-12
2:41Taiki Tsunoda was fouled
Taiki Tsunoda was fouled17-12
2:41The game continues
The game continues17-12
2:39Pause
Pause17-12
2:31Groves made a mistake
Groves made a mistake17-12
2:31Paget steals
Paget steals17-12
2:09Pause
Pause17-12
2:08Takaya Sasayama received an assist from A. Randle and hit a 3-point shot
Takaya Sasayama received an assist from A. Randle and hit a 3-point shot20-12
2:08Pause
Pause20-12
2:08The game continues
The game continues20-12
1:56Pause
Pause20-12
1:56The game continues
The game continues20-12
1:54Pause
Pause20-12
1:54Katsuki Hiramatsu committed a personal foul and was awarded two free throws
Katsuki Hiramatsu committed a personal foul and was awarded two free throws20-12
1:54Groves was fouled
Groves was fouled20-12
1:54Groves hit a free throw
Groves hit a free throw20-14
1:54Tsukioka Hikaru came on the field, and Katsuki Hiramatsu came off the field
Tsukioka Hikaru came on the field, and Katsuki Hiramatsu came off the field20-14
1:54The game continues
The game continues20-14
1:35Takaya Sasayama missed a 3-point jumper
Takaya Sasayama missed a 3-point jumper20-14
1:33Pagett offensive rebound
Pagett offensive rebound20-14
1:27Lopez received an assist from A. Randle and hit a 2-point shot
Lopez received an assist from A. Randle and hit a 2-point shot22-14
1:07Pause
Pause22-14
1:07Groves made a mistake
Groves made a mistake22-14
1:07The game continues
The game continues22-14
53.0Paget missed a 3-point jumper
Paget missed a 3-point jumper22-14
49.0Abe Ryo defensive rebound
Abe Ryo defensive rebound22-14
38.0Groves missed a 3-point jumper
Groves missed a 3-point jumper22-14
34.0Takaya Sasayama's defensive rebounds
Takaya Sasayama's defensive rebounds22-14
14.0Paget received an assist from A. Randle and hit a 3-point shot
Paget received an assist from A. Randle and hit a 3-point shot25-14
1.0Taiki Tsunoda missed a 3-point jumper
Taiki Tsunoda missed a 3-point jumper25-14
0.0Pause
Pause25-14
0.0The first quarter ends
The first quarter ends25-14
Match Info
Saga Ballooners Upset Fighting Eagles Nagoya in B1 League Clash
In a surprising result from the Japanese B1 League, the visiting Saga Ballooners secured a hard-fought 83-74 victory over the Fighting Eagles Nagoya on April 18, 2026. The win on the road demonstrates Saga's resilience and ability to execute under pressure, handing Nagoya a disappointing home defeat.
Match Overview and Key Moments
The contest was closely fought for much of the game, with both teams trading blows. The Fighting Eagles, typically strong on their home floor, struggled to find consistent offensive rhythm against a determined Saga defense. The Ballooners managed to build a crucial lead in the second half, capitalizing on turnovers and converting key shots down the stretch to keep Nagoya at bay. Despite a late push from the hosts, Saga's composure from the free-throw line and timely defensive stops sealed the nine-point victory.
Standings Impact
This result is significant for the mid-table dynamics in the B1 League. For the Saga Ballooners, securing a road win against a team like Nagoya provides a vital boost in their playoff positioning or battle to avoid the lower reaches of the table. For the Fighting Eagles, missing an opportunity to collect a home win could prove costly in a tight race for postseason seeding, highlighting the competitive nature of Japan's top professional basketball division.