Ryukyu Golden Kings produced the most dominant performance of the night in the B1 League, crushing Altiri Chiba 94-65 on October 21, 2026. The Golden Kings imposed their will on both ends, racing to a 52-32 halftime lead and never allowing Altiri to entertain thoughts of a comeback.

Ryukyu’s defense was suffocating from the opening quarter. The Golden Kings held Altiri to 15 points in the first, 17 in the second and 16 in the third, building a lead that grew to as many as 32 points in the second half.

Match overview

The quarter scores told the story: Ryukyu led 28-15 after one, 52-32 at halftime and 74-48 entering the fourth. Altiri managed only 17 points in the final period as Ryukyu emptied its bench and still maintained a comfortable margin.

• Quarter scores: Ryukyu 28-24-22-20 — 94; Altiri 15-17-16-17 — 65
• Halftime: Ryukyu 52, Altiri 32
• Ryukyu dominated points in the paint and second-chance points

Key moments

The game was effectively decided in the first eight minutes. Ryukyu opened with a 16-4 run, forcing Altiri into turnovers and contested shots. The Golden Kings’ interior defense walled off the paint, and their guards jumped passing lanes for easy transition baskets.

Altiri’s best stretch came early in the second quarter, but it only trimmed the deficit to 30-21. Ryukyu responded with a 14-3 run before halftime, capped by a put-back dunk and a step-back three. The lead never dipped below 20 after that.

Standout performers

Jack Cooley anchored Ryukyu with 18 points and 15 rebounds, controlling the glass on both ends. Keita Imamura added 17 points and five assists, while Mamadou Diop scored 14 points in a strong all-around effort. Altiri’s Koki Aoki led his team with 13 points, but no other visitor reached double figures.

Tactical story

Ryukyu’s defensive game plan was simple and effective: protect the paint, force Altiri to shoot from the perimeter and clean up the defensive glass. The Golden Kings blocked shots, altered drives and limited second-chance opportunities. Offensively, they pounded the ball inside and kicked out for open threes when the defense collapsed.

Altiri struggled to handle Ryukyu’s physicality. The visitors were outrebounded by a wide margin and shot poorly from beyond the arc, which allowed Ryukyu to run in transition and build an insurmountable lead.

What it means

The win is a clear statement of intent from Ryukyu Golden Kings, who showed why they are one of the toughest teams to score against in B1 League. For Altiri Chiba, the loss is a learning experience and a reminder of the level required to compete with the league’s elite. The 94-65 final was as one-sided as the score suggests.