The Nagoya Diamond Dolphins produced a commanding road performance to defeat the Shinshu Brave Warriors 92-77 in B1 League action on October 19, 2026. Nagoya’s balanced offense and timely three-point shooting broke open a competitive game, handing Shinshu a difficult home defeat.

Match Overview

Shinshu started brightly in front of their home crowd, briefly leading 7-2 after an early three-pointer and a fast-break layup. But Nagoya quickly settled into their half-court offense, moving the ball through multiple pick-and-roll actions and finding open shooters on the wing. The Diamond Dolphins closed the first quarter on a 14-2 run and never surrendered the lead again.

• Q1: Shinshu 20-26 Nagoya
• Q2: Shinshu 18-23 Nagoya
• Q3: Shinshu 21-22 Nagoya
• Q4: Shinshu 18-21 Nagoya
• Final: Shinshu Brave Warriors 77-92 Nagoya Diamond Dolphins

Nagoya shot 48% from the floor and knocked down 13 three-pointers, while Shinshu finished at 41% and struggled to keep pace from beyond the arc. The Diamond Dolphins also won the assist battle 24-17, reflecting their superior ball movement and offensive patience.

Key Moments

The most important stretch came midway through the third quarter. Shinshu had cut the deficit to 55-52 after a strong sequence from Kosuke Takahashi and Jalen Ross, energizing the home crowd. Nagoya responded immediately with a 9-0 run, highlighted by two catch-and-shoot threes from Yuto Kobayashi and a tough finish at the rim from Andre Murray.

That burst pushed the lead back to 64-52 and forced Shinshu into a timeout. The Brave Warriors never recovered fully. Nagoya controlled the tempo over the final 12 minutes, repeatedly using the pick-and-roll to create mismatches and converting at the free-throw line when Shinshu was forced to foul.

Tactical Story

Nagoya’s offensive execution was the difference. The Diamond Dolphins generated high-quality looks by forcing Shinshu’s defense into rotation, then attacking the closeout. Murray was particularly effective in the mid-post and on drives, while Kobayashi punished any late contests from the perimeter.

Defensively, Nagoya limited Shinshu’s transition game and made the Brave Warriors work deep into the shot clock. Shinshu’s 14 turnovers led to 19 Nagoya points, a key statistic in a game where the home side otherwise competed well on the glass. Nagoya’s bench also provided a steady lift, especially in the second quarter when the starters needed rest.

Standout Players

• Andre Murray (Nagoya): 24 points, 8 rebounds, and 4 assists.
• Yuto Kobayashi (Nagoya): 18 points, including four three-pointers.
• Takumi Saito (Nagoya): 13 points and 9 assists, controlling the pace throughout.
• Kosuke Takahashi (Shinshu): 19 points and 5 rebounds.
• Jalen Ross (Shinshu): 16 points and 7 rebounds.

B1 League Impact

The win is a statement result for Nagoya, who showed they can win comfortably on the road in the B1 League. It strengthens their early-season positioning and gives them momentum heading into the next round of fixtures. Shinshu, meanwhile, will need to clean up their turnovers and improve their three-point defense after allowing Nagoya to dictate terms for long stretches. The Brave Warriors remain capable of competing in the B1 standings, but this was a reminder of how punishing the league can be when execution slips.