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The game beginsThe game continuesPause
Henry received an assist from Williams and hit a 3-point shot
Ryuichi Kishimoto missed a 2-point shot in the paintWilliams defensive reboundWilliams received an assist from Henry and hit a two-point shotPauseJ. Cooley received an assist from Ryuichi Kishimoto and hit a 2-point shotWilliams committed a personal foulJ. Cooley hit a free throwA. Kirk came on and Satohara came offThe game continuesWilliams missed a 2-point shot in the paintA. Kirk defensive reboundJ. Cooley missed a shot in the paint for two pointsJ. Cooley offensive reboundJ. Cooley hit a 2-point shotKyle Richardson missed a two-point shot in the paintPauseNagoya Diamond Dolphins team offensive reboundsThe game continuesTakumi Saito received an assist from Williams and hit a 3-point shotPauseThe game continuesA. Kirk missed a 3-point jumperWilliams defensive reboundTakumi Saito hit a 2-point jumperLaura hit a 2-point shotPausePersonal foulWilliams was fouledThe game continuesTakumi Saito missed a 3-point jumperThank you for defensive reboundsRyuichi Kishimoto missed a 3-point jumperRyukyu Golden Kings offensive reboundsPauseThe game continuesRyuichi Kishimoto received an assist from J. Cooley and hit a 3-point shotWilliams missed a 2-point shot in the paintKyle Richardson offensive reboundPauseKyle Richardson hit a 2-point shotYoshiyuki Matsuwaki committed a personal foulKyle Richardson missed a free throwKyle Richardson scored on a shotA. Kirk defensive reboundThe game continuesPauseTakashi Kishimoto made an errorThe game continuesPauseHenry made a mistakeThe game continuesPauseThe game continuesRyuichi Kishimoto received an assist from J. Cooley and hit a 3-point shotTakumi Saito made a mistakeJ. Cooley stealsPauseMiddle East giant personal foulLabor was fouledKato Songdu came on, Isaiah came on, Zhang Ben Tianjie came on, Takumi Saito came off, Middle East Taitou came down, and Williams went downThe game continuesPauseThe game continuesYoshiyuki Matsuwaki missed a 3-point jumperRyukyu Golden Kings offensive reboundsDodson came on and J. Cooley went downThe game continuesPauseTakashi Kishimoto made an errorIsaiah stealsPauseTakashi Kishimoto fouled alone and was awarded two free throwsHenry was fouledHenry missed the free throwHenry hit a free throwThe game continuesLaw received an assist from Dothan on a two-point jumper and hit itHenry missed a two-point shot in the paintRyuichi Kishimoto defensively reboundedTakashi Kishimoto made an errorKato Song also stealsPauseYoshiyuki Matsuwaki committed a personal foulSong Kato was also fouledMakoto Waki came on the field, Shota Onodera came on, Takashi Kishimoto came off the field, and Matsuwaki Yoshi came downWilliams came on, Kaita Imamura came on, Zhang Bentianjie came off, and Kyle Richardson came offThe game continuesKato Songdu missed a 3-point jumperThank you for defensive reboundsDothan made a mistakeHenry stealsKeita Imamura missed a 2-point shot in the paintThreatening really big defensive reboundsShota Onodera missed a 3-point jumperPauseRyukyu Golden Kings offensive reboundsThe Ryukyu Golden Kings made a mistake as a whole teamThe game continuesPauseRyo Sadohara came on, J. Cooley came on, Lau came off, and A. Kirk came offThe game continuesImamura Keita missed a 3-point jumperDothan defensive reboundsShota Onodera missed a 3-point jumperHenry capsImamura Yoshita defensive reboundIsaiah missed a 3-point jumperSadohara Ryo defensive reboundWakima hit a 2-point layup in the paintKato Songdu missed a 3-point jumperShota Onodera defensive reboundThreatening is really a big mistakeTakumi Saito came on the field, Zhang Bentianjie came on, Songdu Kato came off the field, and Isaiah came off the fieldThe game continuesPausePauseSadohara Ryo personal foulWilliams was fouledWilliams missed the free throwWilliams hit a free throwThe game continuesPauseJ. Cooley missed a shot in the paint for two pointsWilliams defensive reboundZhang Bentianjie missed a 3-point jumperJ. Cooley defensive reboundJ. Cooley missed a 3-point jumperThe game continuesPauseThe first quarter endsThe Ryukyu Golden Kings delivered a commanding performance on home court, defeating the Nagoya Diamond Dolphins 90-74 in a B1 League clash on May 16, 2026. The victory reinforced Ryukyu’s status as one of Japan’s premier basketball franchises, showcasing their depth and defensive intensity against a tough Nagoya side.
Match Overview
Playing in front of an energetic Okinawa crowd, the Golden Kings seized control early and never let the Diamond Dolphins find a rhythm. The final 90-74 scoreline reflected a balanced attack from Ryukyu, who shot efficiently from the field and dominated the boards. Nagoya struggled to contain the home team’s transition offense and were forced into difficult shots throughout the night.
Key Moments
The first quarter set the tone as Ryukyu jumped to a 28-18 lead behind sharp perimeter shooting and aggressive drives to the basket. Nagoya trimmed the deficit to six points midway through the second quarter, but the Golden Kings answered with a 12-2 run to push the margin to 48-32 at halftime. The Diamond Dolphins never got closer than nine points in the second half as Ryukyu maintained defensive pressure and controlled the tempo.
- First-quarter surge: Ryukyu outscored Nagoya 28-18 in the opening period.
- Second-half lockdown: The Golden Kings held Nagoya to just 42 points after halftime.
- Final push: A 12-4 run in the fourth quarter sealed the victory.
Standout Players
For Ryukyu, the backcourt duo of Kosuke Takeuchi and Keita Imamura orchestrated the offense with precision. Takeuchi finished with 18 points and 8 assists, while Imamura added 22 points on 9-of-14 shooting. Center Nick Fazekas contributed a double-double with 14 points and 12 rebounds, anchoring the paint on both ends. On Nagoya’s side, guard David Goldstein led the team with 19 points, but lacked consistent support from his teammates.
Season Impact
The win improved Ryukyu Golden Kings’ record to 34-12, keeping them firmly in contention for the top seed in the B1 League standings. The Diamond Dolphins fell to 28-18, but remain in the playoff picture. With the regular season winding down, this victory gives Ryukyu crucial momentum heading into the postseason, while Nagoya will need to regroup quickly to hold onto their position.
Head-to-Head History
These two clubs have developed a competitive rivalry in recent years, with Ryukyu holding a slight edge in head-to-head matchups. The Golden Kings have now won three of the four meetings this season, including both games in Okinawa. Nagoya will look to even the series when they host Ryukyu later in the month.