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05-03 14:05

93 - 79

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Statistics

H2H

Team

Total

San-en NeoPhoenix

Nagoya Diamond Dolphins

San-en NeoPhoenix

Nagoya Diamond Dolphins

2 points

3 points

Free Throws

Free Throws Rate

TO90%

77%TO

Foul

Ended93 - 79

10:00

The game begins

0-0

10:00

The game continues

0-0

10:00

Pause

0-0

9:40

Ma Teng received an assist from Tsuya and hit a 2-point shot

2-0

9:22

Takuma Sato missed a 3-point jumper

2-0

9:20

Yukawa Sado defensive rebounds

2-0

9:11

Middle East giant personal foul

2-0

9:11

Ma Teng was fouled

2-0

9:11

The game continues

2-0

9:10

Pause

2-0

9:06

Nwaba received an assist from Tsuya and hit a two-point shot

4-0

8:53

Kyle Richardson's 2-point jumper received an assist from the Middle East giant and hit it

4-2

8:34

Tsuya missed a 3-point jumper

4-2

8:32

Nagoya Diamond Dolphins team defensive rebounds

4-2

8:32

Pause

4-2

8:32

Yukawa Sato committed a personal foul

4-2

8:32

Takumi Saito was fouled

4-2

8:32

The game continues

4-2

8:14

Takuma Sato received an assist from Henry and hit a 3-point shot

4-5

7:52

Marten missed a 2-point shot in the paint

4-5

7:50

Middle East giant defensive rebound

4-5

7:46

The Middle East Titans hit a 2-point layup in the paint

4-7

7:30

Pause

4-7

7:29

Takasei Saki made a mistake

4-7

7:29

Yutaka Yoshii came on the field, and Tsuya went off the field with a ball

4-7

7:29

The game continues

4-7

7:18

Pause

4-7

7:16

The game continues

4-7

7:11

Takumi Saito missed a 3-point jumper

4-7

7:09

Nwaba defensive rebounds

4-7

7:05

Yukawa Sato missed a 2-point shot in the paint

4-7

7:03

Takuma Sato defensive rebound

4-7

6:51

Pause

4-7

6:50

Ma Teng committed a personal foul and was awarded two free throws

4-7

6:50

Kyle Richardson was fouled

4-7

6:50

Sata Oura came on the field, Junior came on, Sato Yukawa came off the field, and Takasei Saki came off the field

4-7

6:50

Kyle Richardson hit a free throw

4-9

6:50

Kato Songdu came on the field, and the Middle East Titans came off

4-7

6:50

The game continues

4-9

6:43

Pause

4-9

6:42

The game continues

4-9

6:37

Pause

4-9

6:37

The game continues

4-9

6:31

Pause

4-9

6:30

Junior committed a personal foul

4-9

6:30

Takumi Saito was fouled

4-9

6:30

The game continues

4-9

6:24

Takumi Saito hit a 2-point shot

4-9

6:21

Junior defensive rebound

4-9

6:16

Marten received an assist from Junior and hit a two-point shot

6-9

6:10

Pause

6-9

6:10

Junior committed a personal foul and was awarded two free throws

6-9

6:10

Song Kato was also fouled

6-9

6:10

Kato Song missed the free throw

6-10

6:10

Kato Song also hit free throws

6-10

6:10

Nwaba defensive rebounds

6-10

6:10

The game continues

6-10

5:53

Pause

6-10

5:53

Takumi Saito committed a personal foul

6-10

5:53

Nwaba was fouled

6-10

5:53

The game continues

6-10

5:45

Oura Sata missed a 3-point jumper

6-10

5:43

Kyle Richardson defensive rebound

6-10

5:25

Kato Songdu hit a 2-point shot

6-10

5:23

Junior defensive rebound

6-10

5:22

Takuma Sato committed a personal foul

6-10

5:22

Junior was fouled

6-10

5:22

Middle East Taitou came on, Holtz came on, Kaita Imamura came on, Takumi Saito came off, Takuma Sato came off, and Songto Kato came off

6-10

5:22

Yukawa Sado came on the field, Junior went down

6-10

5:22

The game continues

6-10

5:21

Pause

6-10

5:04

Oura Sata made a mistake

6-10

5:04

Middle East giants steal

6-10

4:49

Imamura Keita missed a 3-point jumper

6-10

4:46

Yukawa Sado defensive rebounds

6-10

4:34

Pause

6-10

4:34

Holtz committed a personal foul

6-10

4:34

Ma Teng was fouled

6-10

4:34

Takasei Saki came on and Sata Oura came off

6-10

4:34

The game continues

6-10

4:27

Yukawa Sato missed a 3-point jumper

6-10

4:26

Ma Teng offensive rebound

6-10

4:24

Marten missed a 2-point shot in the paint

6-10

4:21

Kyle Richardson defensive rebound

6-10

4:06

Holtz received an assist from the Middle East titan and hit a two-point shot

6-12

3:51

Nwaba missed a 2-point shot in the paint

6-12

3:48

Henry defensive rebounds

6-12

3:43

Pause

6-12

3:43

Henry hit a 2-point shot

6-14

3:43

Sanyuan New Phoenix is suspended

6-14

3:43

Tsuya scored a goal and Yutaka Yoshii went down

6-14

3:43

The game continues

6-14

3:38

Takasei Saki made a mistake

6-14

3:38

The game continues

6-14

3:37

Pause

6-14

3:26

Henry missed a 3-point jumper

6-14

3:24

Nwaba defensive rebounds

6-14

3:13

Ma Teng received an assist from Sato Yukawa and hit a 2-point shot

8-14

2:54

Henry missed a two-point shot in the paint

8-14

2:51

Takashi Saki defensively rebounded

8-14

2:47

Nwaba hit a two-point shot

10-14

2:29

Holtz made a mistake

10-14

2:29

Nwaba steals

10-14

2:22

Tsuya missed a 3-point jumper

10-14

2:20

Henry defensive rebounds

10-14

2:03

Kyle Richardson missed a two-point shot in the paint

10-14

2:02

Kyle Richardson offensive rebound

10-14

2:01

Kyle Richardson hit a 2-point shot

10-16

1:34

Tsuya received an assist from Takasei Saki and hit a 3-point shot

13-16

1:16

Kyle Richardson received an assist from Holtz and hit a two-point shot

13-18

58.0

Pause

13-18

57.0

Henry committed a personal foul and was awarded two free throws

13-18

57.0

Ma Teng was fouled

13-18

57.0

Oura Sata came on the field, Nemoto came on the field, Yukawa Sato came off the field, and Takasei Saki went down

13-18

57.0

Zhang Bentianjie came on and Kyle Richardson came off

13-18

57.0

Ma Teng received an assist from Tsuya and hit a free throw

15-18

57.0

Yusuke Suzuki came on and Ma Teng went down

14-18

57.0

The game continues

15-18

49.0

Pause

15-18

47.0

The game continues

15-18

39.0

Holtz received an assist from Henry and hit a two-point shot

15-20

12.0

Sata Oura received a big assist and hit a 2-point shot

17-20

1.0

Imamura Keita missed a 3-point jumper

17-20

1.0

The game continues

17-20

0.0

Pause

17-20

0.0

The first quarter ends

17-20

Match Info

San-en NeoPhoenix Dominate Nagoya Diamond Dolphins in B1 League Showdown

The San-en NeoPhoenix delivered an emphatic statement on May 3, 2026, powering past the Nagoya Diamond Dolphins with a commanding 93-79 victory in front of their home crowd. The mid-season clash showcased the NeoPhoenix’s offensive firepower and defensive tenacity, improving their standing in a fiercely competitive B1 League season.

Match Overview

From the opening tip-off, San-en controlled the tempo, building an early lead that they never relinquished. The first quarter saw the NeoPhoenix shoot an impressive 58% from the field, overwhelming the Diamond Dolphins’ defense with crisp ball movement and aggressive drives to the basket. By halftime, San-en had stretched their advantage to 14 points, leaving Nagoya struggling to find an answer.

Key Performances

San-en’s offensive trio combined for 68 points, with their leading scorer pouring in 28 points on 11-of-16 shooting. The team’s three-point shooting was particularly lethal, hitting 12-of-28 attempts from beyond the arc.
Nagoya’s defensive struggles were evident as they allowed 93 points—significantly above their season average. While their backcourt managed 22 points, the lack of interior resistance allowed San-en to score 46 points in the paint.
Rebounding battle heavily favored the home side, who collected 42 total rebounds compared to Nagoya’s 31, including 14 offensive boards that led to 18 second-chance points.

Tactical Story

San-en’s game plan centered on exploiting mismatches in the pick-and-roll, forcing Nagoya’s big men to guard on the perimeter and opening driving lanes. Their transition offense was equally effective, scoring 22 fast-break points. Defensively, the NeoPhoenix employed a switching scheme that disrupted the Diamond Dolphins’ rhythm, holding them to just 38% shooting from the field and forcing 14 turnovers. Nagoya’s inability to establish consistent post play or generate open looks from deep proved costly.

Season Impact

This victory strengthens San-en’s playoff positioning in the B1 League Eastern Conference, moving them into a tie for third place with an 18-12 record. For the Diamond Dolphins, the loss drops them to 15-15, leaving them on the edge of the playoff picture. The head-to-head result also gives the NeoPhoenix a crucial tiebreaker advantage should standings remain tight heading into the season’s final stretch. With the race for postseason berths intensifying, every result carries significant weight—and San-en made sure to capitalize on home-court advantage.