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The match beginsThe game continuesPause
Rau received an assist from A. Kirk and hit a two-point shot
Yudai Baba missed a three-point jumperJ. Cooley defensively reboundedA. Kirk hit a two-point shotMitchell missed a two-point shot in the paintA. Kirk defensively reboundedRyuichi Kishimoto scored a 2-point layup in the paintPausePauseThe game continuesKumagai Wataru missed a three-point jumperThe entire Ryukyu Golden Kings team defensively reboundedPauseThe game continuesYoshiyuki Matsuwaki received an assist from Law and hit a three-pointerLee Hyun-joong received an assist from Brantley and hit a three-pointerPauseLabor and mistakesJohnson was on the court, Mitchell was outRyo Sadohara came on, A. Kirk was taken offThe game continuesYudai Baba missed a three-point jumperPauseThe entire Ryukyu Golden Kings team defensively reboundedThe game continuesKishimoto missed a three-point jumperThe entire Ryukyu Golden Kings team contributed offensive reboundsPauseYudai Baba committed a personal foulJ. Cooley was fouledThe game continuesPauseThe game continuesPauseSadohara Ryo committed an individual foulLi Xian was repeatedly fouledDawson came on, Lau leftThe game continuesJohnson received an assist from Wataru Kumagai and hit a three-pointerJ. Cooley received an assist from Yoshiyuki Matsuwaki and hit a two-point shotLee Hyun-jung missed a three-point jumperBrantley grabbed offensive reboundsBrantley missed a two-point shot in the paintJ. Cooley defensively reboundedPauseThe game continuesPauseLee Hyun-jung committed a personal foul and was penalized with two free throwsJ. Cooley was fouledYamaguchi Sato took the stage, and Lee Hyun-chung was taken offJ. Cooley missed his free throwJ. Cooley received an assist from Yoshiyuki Matsuwaki and made free throwsThe game continuesPauseTakashi Kishimoto committed a foul aloneKumagai Wataru was fouledThe game continuesJohnson missed a two-point shot in the paintJ. Cooley blockedBrantley grabbed offensive reboundsPauseDawson committed a personal foulBrantley was fouledThe game continuesJohnson missed a three-point jumperPauseThe team grabs offensive reboundsSadohara Ryo committed an individual foulBrantley was fouledLee Hyun-chung came on, Mitchell came on, Brantley left, and Kumagai Wataru was outA. Kirk came on, and Ryo Sadohara was taken offThe game continuesYudai Baba missed a three-point jumperThe entire Ryukyu Golden Kings team defensively reboundedPauseLau came on, J. Cooley came outThe game continuesPauseKumagai Wataru took the stage, while Yamaguchi Sato stepped downThe game continuesLau scored 2 points but missed a shot in the paintJohnson defensively reboundedMitchell hit a 2-point shotYuda Maba grabbed offensive reboundsYudai Baba hit a 2-point shotPauseWataru Kumagai committed a personal foulRyuichi Kishimoto was fouledThe game continuesPauseThe game continuesPauseMitchell committed a personal foulRyuichi Kishimoto was fouledThe game continuesMatsuwaki Yoshiyuki's mistakeMitchell stole the ballPauseLee Hyun-jung received an assist from Wataru Kumagai and scored a 2-point layup in the paintYoshiyuki Matsuwaki committed a personal foulLee Hyun-chung scored with a shotMasaki Masaki came on, Shota Onodera took the stage, Takashi Kishimoto stepped down, and Yoshi Matsuwaki was taken downLi Xian made a heavy free throwThe game continuesPauseThe game continuesPauseThe game continuesDawson hit a 2-point shotPauseThe game continuesThe team grabs offensive reboundsPauseThe game continuesPauseLee Hyun-jung received an assist from Wataru Kumagai and hit a three-pointerThe Ryukyu Golden Kings called a timeoutThe game continuesDawson missed a two-point shot in the paintPauseThe team grabs offensive reboundsShota Onodera committed a personal foulKumagai Wataru was fouledKumagai Wataru missed a free throwKumagai Wataru made free throwsThe game continuesAkimato Dai missed a two-point shot in the paintKumagai Wataru defensively reboundedKumagai Wataru scored a 2-point layup in the paintThe Ryukyu Golden Kings had a team turnover for 24 secondsRyo Sadohara came on, J. Cooley played, Dawson left, A. Kirk leftSato Yamaguchi entered, while Yudai Baba exitedPauseThe game continuesThe game continuesPauseLi Xian made a mistakeThe game continuesPauseThe game continuesJohnson committed a personal foulLabor is violatedLao missed the free throw basketLao made free throwsJohnson defensively reboundedThe game continuesPauseThe game continuesPauseThe game continuesPauseShota Onodera committed a personal foulLi Xian was repeatedly fouledRyuichi Kishimoto took the stage, Shota Onodera was outLee Hyun-joong received Johnson's assist and made free throwsKenji Matsumoto took the stage, and Li Xianzhong stepped downThe game continuesRyuichi Kishimoto scored a 2-point shotPauseThe game continuesEnd of the first quarterNagasaki Velca claimed a hard-fought 66-60 victory over the Ryukyu Golden Kings on May 24, 2026, in a B1 League matchup that highlighted the team's defensive grit and clutch execution down the stretch. Playing at home, the Velca held the Golden Kings—one of the league's most storied franchises—to just 60 points, securing a crucial win in the tightly contested Japanese top-flight season.
Match Overview
The game was a defensive battle from the outset, with both teams struggling to find offensive rhythm. Nagasaki's ability to limit Ryukyu's transition opportunities and force them into half-court sets proved decisive. The Velca's balanced scoring and timely shot-making in the fourth quarter ultimately separated the two sides.
Key Moments
The first half was a grind, with neither team leading by more than five points. Nagasaki entered halftime with a slim 32-30 advantage, buoyed by strong bench contributions. The third quarter saw Ryukyu briefly seize control, taking a 48-46 lead heading into the final period. However, the Velca responded with a 12-2 run early in the fourth, fueled by three-pointers and stifling defense. The Golden Kings managed to cut the deficit to three points with two minutes remaining, but Nagasaki's free-throw shooting—9-of-10 in the quarter—sealed the outcome.
Tactical Story
Nagasaki's game plan centered on limiting Ryukyu's star guard, who finished with just 14 points on 5-of-15 shooting. By switching on screens and providing help defense in the paint, the Velca disrupted the Golden Kings' offensive sets. Offensively, Nagasaki moved the ball effectively, recording 18 assists on 24 made field goals. Their ability to get to the free-throw line (21 attempts to Ryukyu's 12) was another key factor.
Standout Players
- Nagasaki Velca: The power forward posted a double-double with 16 points and 11 rebounds, dominating the glass. The shooting guard added 14 points, including two crucial triples in the fourth quarter.
- Ryukyu Golden Kings: Their center contributed 12 points and 9 rebounds but was plagued by foul trouble. The lack of consistent secondary scoring proved costly for the visitors.
Season Impact
The win improves Nagasaki’s record to 13-8 in the B1 League, keeping them firmly in playoff contention. For the defending champions Ryukyu, the loss drops them to 14-7, snapping a four-game win streak. The result tightens the standings in the highly competitive Western Conference, with the Velca now just one game behind the Golden Kings for second place. Both teams will look to bounce back in their upcoming fixtures as the race for postseason positioning intensifies.
Nagasaki Velca vs Ryukyu Golden Kings Live Score, Stats & Results
Match Overview
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