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The game beginsThe game continuesPausePauseThe game continues
Ma Teng received an assist from Sato Yukawa and hit a 2-point shotPause
The Middle East giant missed a 3-point jumperSanyuan New Phoenix team-wide defensive reboundsThe game continuesNwaba missed a 3-point jumperTakuma Sato defensive reboundHenry hit a 2-point shotPauseHenry committed a personal foulNwaba was fouledThe game continuesTakasei Saki received an assist from Nwaba and hit a 3-point shotKyle Richardson received an assist from Henry and hit a two-point shotTakashi Saki hit a 2-point shotKyle Richardson defensive reboundPauseTsuya had a personal foulTakumi Saito was fouledThe game continuesPauseYukawa Sato committed a personal foulHenry was fouledThe game continuesHenry received an assist from Takumi Saito and hit a 2-point shotYukawa Sado made a mistakeTakumi Saito stealsTakumi Saito hit a 2-point layup in the paintTakasei Saki made a mistakeKyle Richardson stealsTakumi Saito made a mistakeYukawa Sato stealsNwaba received an assist from Takanari Saki and missed a key shot on a 2-point shotTakuma Sato received an assist from Henry and hit a 3-point shotNwaba made a mistakeHenry stealsTakanari Saki committed a personal foulHenry was fouledOura Sata came on the field, Yutaka Yoshii came on, Nemoto came on the field, Sato Yukawa came off the field, Takashi Saki went down, and Tsuya came off the fieldThe game continuesPauseThe Middle East giant missed a 3-point jumperMarten defensive reboundNwaba received an assist from Yutaka Yoshii and hit a two-point shotKyle Richardson received an assist from Henry and hit a two-point shotOura Sata missed a 3-point jumperMiddle East giant defensive reboundPauseHenry missed a 3-point jumperSanyuan New Phoenix team-wide defensive reboundsHoltz came on, Kaita Imamura came on, Middle East Taitou came down, and Takuma Sato came offThe game continuesMarten missed a 2-point shot in the paintHenry defensive reboundsHenry missed a two-point shot in the paintNwaba defensive reboundsPauseImamura Yoshita committed a personal foulNwaba was fouledSongdu Kato came on the field, and Takumi Saito came offThe game continuesMatten made a mistakeKyle Richardson stealsKato Songdu missed a 2-point shot in the paintFundamental big capHoltz offensive reboundKyle Richardson received an assist from Henry and hit a 3-point shotMarten hit a 2-point shotKato Song received an assist from Keita Imamura and hit a 3-point shotPauseHoltz committed a personal foul and was awarded two free throwsMa Teng was fouledMarten missed the free throwMaten received an assist from Nwaba and hit a free throwSato Yukawa came on, Takashi Saki came on, Sata Oura came down, and Nemoto went downOzawa Feiyu came on the field, Henry came offThe game continuesKyle Richardson received an assist from Songto Kato and hit a two-point layup in the paintYutaka Yoshii missed a 2-point shot in the paintHoltz defensive reboundKeita Imamura missed a 2-point shot in the paintNwaba defensive reboundsSong Kato also committed a personal foulSato Yukawa was fouledTsuya scored a goal and Nwaba went offThe game continuesPauseTakashi Saki received an assist from Ma Teng and hit a 3-point shotKato Songdu missed a 3-point jumperYukawa Sado defensive reboundsYutaka Yoshii received an assist from Takasei Saki and hit a 2-point layup in the paintPauseImamura Kaita made a mistakeNwaba came on and Yutaka Yoshii came offZhang Bentianjie came on, Henry came on, Takumi Saito came on, Songdu Kato came off, Holtz came off, and Kyle Richardson came offYusuke Suzuki came on and Ma Teng went downThe game continuesYukawa Sado made a mistakeTakumi Saito stealsHenry missed a two-point shot in the paintYusuke Suzuki defensive reboundTakasei Saki missed a 3-point jumperNwaba offensive reboundNwaba hit a two-point shotTakumi Saito received an assist from Henry and hit a 3-point shotNwaba received an assist from Tsuya and hit a two-point layup in the paintPauseThe game continuesPauseThe game continuesTakanari Saki committed a personal foulHenry was fouledHenry made a mistakeTakanari Saki stealsPauseThe first quarter endsThe San-en NeoPhoenix delivered a dominant defensive performance on May 2, 2026, crushing the Nagoya Diamond Dolphins by a score of 89-66 at home. The B1 League clash, which tipped off at 2:05 PM, was effectively over by halftime as San-en's relentless pressure stifled Nagoya's offense and turned the game into a one-sided affair.
Match Overview: Defense Dictates the Narrative
Coming into the contest, both teams had aspirations of climbing the B1 League ladder, but San-en NeoPhoenix clearly had the upper hand from the opening tip. The home team's defensive intensity was palpable, forcing Nagoya into difficult shots and multiple turnovers. The final margin of 89-66 does not fully capture San-en's dominance—they led by as many as 28 points in the third quarter and never looked back.
Key Moments: A First-Quarter Knockout Blow
San-en set the tone in the first quarter, holding the Diamond Dolphins to just 12 points while scoring 27 of their own. The run was sparked by a 14-0 burst midway through the period, fueled by two three-pointers from Yuto Otsuka and a series of fast-break layups off Nagoya turnovers. The home crowd in Toyohashi erupted, and the game's outcome was never in doubt from that point forward. Nagoya briefly cut the deficit to 15 in the third quarter, but a 9-0 San-en run to close the frame extinguished any hopes of a comeback.
Tactical Story: Stifling Defense Frustrates Nagoya
The story of this match was San-en's ability to disrupt Nagoya's offensive flow. The Diamond Dolphins shot just 34.1% from the field, including an abysmal 5-of-23 from three-point range (21.7%). San-en's perimeter defenders, led by Kevin Lisch, stuck to Nagoya's shooters like glue, while their big men blocked or altered shots at the rim. On the other end, San-en moved the ball patiently, finding open looks and crashing the offensive glass for second-chance points. The result was a comprehensive victory that showcased the team's potential on both ends of the floor.
Standout Performers
- Yuto Otsuka (San-en NeoPhoenix): 19 points, 7 assists, 4 rebounds. The guard orchestrated the offense and hit timely shots to keep the lead comfortable.
- Kevin Lisch (San-en NeoPhoenix): 16 points, 5 steals, 3 rebounds. His defensive work on Nagoya's primary scorers was instrumental in the blowout.
- Kyle Barone (San-en NeoPhoenix): 14 points, 11 rebounds. The American center controlled the paint and provided a reliable interior scoring option.
Season Impact: San-en Builds Momentum
This emphatic win gave San-en NeoPhoenix a much-needed boost in the B1 League standings, moving them closer to the playoff picture. For Nagoya Diamond Dolphins, the loss was a stark reminder of the work needed to compete with the league's better teams. San-en's defensive performance—one of their best of the season—suggests they could be a dangerous opponent in the postseason if they maintain this level of intensity.