Levanga Hokkaido fell short in a high-scoring affair, losing 99-104 to the visiting Utsunomiya Brex on March 28, 2026. Despite a valiant effort and 99 points on their home court, Hokkaido's defense could not contain the Brex's balanced attack, resulting in a defeat that impacted their standing in the B1 League's Eastern Conference. The game was a back-and-forth spectacle, with Levanga rallying from a double-digit deficit in the third quarter to briefly take the lead. However, Utsunomiya's experience shone through in the final period, as they executed flawlessly in half-court sets and hit critical shots from beyond the arc to seal the win. A controversial out-of-bounds call with three minutes remaining, upheld after a video review, denied Hokkaido a key possession while trailing by just two points. The Brex's veteran forward led all scorers with 28 points, overpowering Hokkaido's interior defense. This loss made Levanga's path to the playoffs more difficult, while Utsunomiya solidified its position near the top of the conference standings.