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The game beginsThe game continuesPause
Oura received an assist from Matten and hit a 2-point shot
August received an assist from You Aizhe and hit a 2-point layup in the paintMarten missed a 2-point shot in the paintAugust defensive reboundPauseOura Sata personal foulYou Aizhe was fouledThe game continuesKohei Tsuneda missed a 3-point jumperKriner offensive reboundKriner hit a two-point layup in the paintNwaba received an assist from Sata Oura and hit a two-point layup in the paintPauseThe game continuesPauseYutaka Yoshii committed a personal foul and was awarded two free throwsKriner was fouledKriner received an assist from August and hit a free throwThe game continuesMarten missed a 2-point shot in the paintNishida Yosho defensive reboundPauseYukawa Sato committed a personal foulAugust was fouledThe game continuesKriner missed a 3-point jumperNwaba defensive reboundsPauseJunior came on the field, and Yongchuan Sa went off the fieldTaiki Okada came on and Kohei Tsuneta came offThe game continuesPauseThe game continuesPauseAugust committed a personal foul and was awarded two free throwsYutaka Yoshii was fouledYutaka Yoshii missed a free throwYutaka Yoshii received an assist from Ma Teng and hit a free throwNishida Yosho defensive reboundThe game continuesAugust received an assist from You Aizhe and hit a 2-point shotPauseThe game continuesPauseTaiki Okada committed a personal foul and was awarded two free throwsYutaka Yoshii was fouledYutaka Yoshii hit a free throwDaichi Nomoto came on, Wimbush II came on, Kriner came off, and Yomasa Nishida came offThe game continuesNomoto Daichi made a mistakeYutaka Yoshii stealsPauseYasuki Okada committed a personal foulNwaba was fouledThe game continuesOura Sata made a mistakeYou Aizhe stealsPauseDaichi Nomoto received an assist from You Aizhe and hit a 2-point shotJunior committed a personal foulDaichi Nomoto scored on a shotTsuya scored a goal and Yutaka Yoshii went downDaichi Nomoto hit a free throwThe game continuesTsuya missed a 3-point jumperMa Teng offensive reboundNwaba hit a two-point shotPauseAugust hit a 2-point shotMa Teng committed a personal foulAugust scored on a shotJackson came on and Nwaba came offAugust missed the free throwJackson defensive reboundThe game continuesPauseThe game continuesJunior missed a 3-point jumperMa Teng offensive reboundJackson missed a 3-point jumperTsuya had a one-goal offensive reboundTsuya hit a two-point shotPauseThe game continuesPauseJunior committed a personal foul and was awarded two free throwsDaichi Nomoto was fouledKohei Tsuneta came on the field, and Taiki Okada went downYukawa Sato came on the field, and Oura Sata went downDaichi Nomoto received an assist from August and hit a free throwThe game continuesThe game continuesPauseJunior received an assist from Jackson and hit a 3-point shotKohei Tsuneta received an assist from August and hit a 3-point shotMarten missed a 2-point shot in the paintKohei Tsuneta defensive reboundPauseTsuya committed a personal foul and was awarded two free throwsWimbush II was fouledSanyuan New Phoenix is suspendedKriner came on the field, Nishida Yosho came on, August came off the field, and You Ezer went off the fieldOura Sata came on the field, Yutaka Yoshii came on, Sato Yukawa came off the field, and Junior came off the fieldWimbush II received an assist from Kohei Tsuneta and hit a free throwThe game continuesMa Teng received an assist from Tsuya and hit a two-point layup in the paintWimbush II hit a two-point layup in the paintYutaka Yoshii missed a 2-point shot in the paintPauseSanyuan New Phoenix offensive reboundsThe game continuesOura Sata received an assist from Ma Teng and hit a 3-point shotYomasa Nishida missed a 3-point jumperWimbush II offensive reboundsWimbush II missed a 3-point jumperWimbush II offensive reboundsKriner hit a 2-point shotMarten hit a 2-point shotKriner received an assist from Daichi Nomoto and hit a 2-point shotOura Sata missed a 3-point jumperMa Teng offensive reboundMarten hit a 2-point shotPauseThe game continuesPauseDaichi Nomoto fouled offensivelyNomoto Daichi made a mistakeOura Sata was fouledAugust came on the field, Wimbush II came offNwaba came on, Yongchuan Sado came on, Matten came down, and Tsuya went off the field with a ballThe game continuesPauseThe game continuesPauseDaichi Nomoto committed a personal foul and was awarded two free throwsNwaba was fouledShiga Lake Stars suspendedYou Ezhe came on the field, and Nomoto Daichi went downNwaba received an assist from Sato Yukawa and hit a free throwThe game continuesAugust hit a 2-point shotYukawa Sado defensive reboundsJackson received an assist from Sata Oura and hit a two-point layup in the paintThe game continuesPauseKriner missed a shot in the paint for 2 pointsJackson capPauseShiga Lake Stars team-wide offensive reboundsThe game continuesYou Aizhe received an assist from August and hit a 3-point shotPauseOura Sata made a mistakeThe game continuesYou Ai Zhe made a mistakeJackson stealsPauseKohei Tsuneta committed a personal foulJackson was fouledTaiki Okada came on and Yomasa Nishida came offJackson hit a free throwHideya Asai also came on and Yutaka Yoshii went downThe game continuesYou Aizhe hit a 2-point shotPauseThe first quarter endsSan-en NeoPhoenix Outgun Shiga Lakes in High-Scoring B1 League Affair
In an offensive showcase, the San-en NeoPhoenix outlasted the Shiga Lakes 98-91 on the road on April 15, 2026. The match featured prolific scoring runs and impressive shooting displays from both sides, but San-en's efficiency in the second half proved decisive. The NeoPhoenix showcased their balanced attack to overcome a spirited challenge from the home team and secure a valuable victory.
Match Overview: Offensive Fireworks
From the outset, the game was played at a frenetic pace, with both teams pushing the ball in transition and capitalizing on open looks. The first half was a back-and-forth shootout, with Shiga leveraging their home-court energy to keep pace with San-en's offensive execution. The Lakes' perimeter players found early success, but the NeoPhoenix consistently answered with scores of their own, preventing Shiga from building any sustained momentum.
Second-Half Surge Decides Contest
The turning point came in the third quarter, where San-en tightened their defensive rotations and began to convert Shiga's misses into fast-break opportunities. A 12-4 run midway through the period gave the NeoPhoenix their first significant lead of the game. While Shiga continued to fight, cutting the lead to within five points on multiple occasions in the fourth quarter, San-en always had an answer, often coming from beyond the arc to stifle the comeback attempts.
Key Factors in the Victory
San-en's victory was built on superior ball movement and shot selection. They recorded a high assist total, sharing the scoring load across multiple players and shooting an impressive percentage from the field. The NeoPhoenix also dominated the battle in the paint, outrebounding the Lakes and scoring numerous second-chance points. For Shiga, defensive lapses, particularly in transition defense, proved costly against a disciplined San-en offense.
Impact on the Standings
This road win is a significant boost for San-en NeoPhoenix's playoff aspirations. Securing victories away from home is essential in the B1 League grind, and this performance demonstrates their capability to win in a tough environment. For the Shiga Lakes, the loss, despite a strong offensive showing, highlights areas needing improvement on the defensive end as they look to climb out of the lower reaches of the standings in the season's final weeks.