Completing a weekend sweep, the Gunma Crane Thunders defeated the Osaka Evessa once again, this time by a score of 84-68 on February 8, 2026. Gunma's dominance was even more pronounced in the second meeting, as they used a balanced scoring attack and relentless defense to overwhelm Osaka from start to finish. The Thunders came out with high energy, establishing a fast pace that the Evessa struggled to match, leading to a substantial halftime lead. Osaka showed more fight in the second half but could never cut the deficit to single digits, as Gunma's bench provided quality minutes to maintain control. This back-to-back victory series provided a massive six-point boost for Gunma in the B1 League standings, while leaving Osaka with significant questions to answer after two comprehensive defeats.