The Kyoto Hannaryz were defeated 80-91 at home by Altiri Chiba in a B1 League matchup on February 7, 2026. Altiri Chiba snapped their losing skid with an important road win, outscoring Kyoto in a high-paced offensive encounter. Chiba found their shooting touch, particularly from beyond the arc, to build and maintain a lead against a Hannaryz team that struggled to get consistent stops. Kyoto made several runs to cut into the deficit, but Chiba always had an answer with a timely basket to keep them at arm's length. The victory provided much-needed relief for Altiri Chiba, while Kyoto's home-court advantage was negated. The Chiba coach expressed relief at getting back on track, and the Kyoto manager pointed to defensive rotations as a key area for improvement. Chiba's starting backcourt led the scoring charge in the crucial road win.