Toyama Grouses made a statement on the road in the B1 League, defeating Levanga Hokkaido 105-87 on October 21, 2026. In a game that quickly developed into a track meet, Toyama’s offense was sharper, deeper and more patient, while Hokkaido spent most of the night chasing the contest.

The final scoreline reflected the visitors’ control. Toyama scored at least 25 points in every quarter and never allowed Levanga to string together enough stops to turn the game into a one-possession battle.

Match overview

Toyama led 28-22 after the first quarter and stretched the advantage to 53-46 by halftime. The third quarter proved decisive: the Grouses outscored Levanga 27-20 to take a 14-point lead into the final period, then closed the door with 25 more points in the fourth.

• Quarter scores: Levanga 22-24-20-21 — 87; Toyama 28-25-27-25 — 105
• Halftime: Levanga 46, Toyama 53
• Three-point shooting and transition scoring separated the teams

Key moments

Hokkaido briefly threatened early in the third quarter, cutting the deficit to seven after a pair of quick baskets in the paint. Toyama responded immediately with a 12-2 run built on ball movement and corner three-pointers. That burst took the air out of the home crowd and forced Levanga into a series of rushed possessions.

Every time Hokkaido tried to switch momentum with a steal or an offensive rebound, Toyama had an answer. The Grouses’ guards repeatedly found open shooters against a scrambling defense, and their bench provided enough scoring to keep the starters fresh for the closing stretch.

Standout performers

Marcus Tatum led Toyama with 27 points and eight assists, controlling the pace from the backcourt. Daichi Kobayashi added 19 points, including five three-pointers, while Jordan Sims posted 16 points and 11 rebounds. For Levanga, Andre Marshall fought hard for 23 points and nine rebounds, and Riku Tanaka contributed 14 points, but the home side lacked the same balance.

Tactical story

Toyama’s spacing was the difference. The Grouses used high pick-and-roll actions to pull Levanga’s big men away from the rim, then attacked the gaps with quick decisions. When Hokkaido collapsed, Toyama kicked the ball to the perimeter; when the defense stayed home, the guards attacked the lane. Levanga, by contrast, relied heavily on isolation scoring and struggled to match Toyama’s assist total.

The rebounding battle was competitive, but Toyama’s extra possession count tilted the game. Hokkaido’s turnovers in the third quarter turned into easy transition points, and the home team never recovered.

What it means

The result gives Toyama Grouses a valuable road win and reinforces their credentials as a team capable of scoring with the best in B1 League. For Levanga Hokkaido, the defeat is a reminder that defensive consistency must improve if the team is to climb the standings. The 105-87 final will be remembered as a night when Toyama’s offense clicked from start to finish.