Tachikawa Dice Grind Out 84-74 Home Win Over Takamatsu Five Arrows

The Tachikawa Dice protected their home floor with an 84-74 victory over the Takamatsu Five Arrows in B2 League play on November 8, 2026. In a game defined by defense and half-court execution, the Dice pulled away in the third quarter and held off a late Takamatsu run to secure the win.

Tachikawa’s defensive discipline and rebounding advantage proved decisive. The Dice never allowed Takamatsu to find a consistent offensive rhythm, and their patient offense generated enough quality looks to keep the Five Arrows at arm’s length.

Match Overview

Tachikawa opened with a 20-17 first-quarter lead and extended the advantage to 42-35 by halftime. The Dice then created separation in the third quarter, outscoring Takamatsu 20-19 to take a 62-54 lead into the final period. The Five Arrows made a late push, but Tachikawa’s free-throw shooting and defensive stops closed the door.

• Q1: Tachikawa 20-17
• Q2: Tachikawa 22-18
• Halftime: Tachikawa 42-35
• Q3: Tachikawa 20-19
• Q4: Tachikawa 22-20
• Final: Tachikawa 84, Takamatsu 74

The game was not a shootout, but both teams played with intensity. Tachikawa’s ability to control the paint and limit second-chance points gave the Dice a steady advantage, while Takamatsu’s outside shooting kept the visitors within striking distance until the final minutes.

Key Moments

The decisive stretch came midway through the third quarter. Leading 48-44, Tachikawa went on a 12-2 run over a four-minute span, pushing the lead to 60-46. The Dice mixed aggressive interior defense with quick transition baskets, forcing Takamatsu into several contested shots.

Takamatsu did not go away quietly. The Five Arrows responded with a 7-0 run early in the fourth quarter, cutting the deficit to 66-61. But Tachikawa answered with a three-pointer from the wing and a pair of free throws to push the lead back to double digits. Takamatsu never got closer than seven points in the final two minutes.

Tactical Story

Tachikawa’s defense was the foundation of the win. The Dice protected the rim effectively and forced Takamatsu into a low shooting percentage from inside the arc. Their rebounding advantage limited the Five Arrows’ second-chance opportunities and allowed Tachikawa to control the tempo.

On offense, the Dice attacked the paint first and used that pressure to create open looks from the perimeter. Tachikawa’s ball movement was patient, and they committed fewer turnovers than Takamatsu. The Five Arrows’ offense relied heavily on three-point shooting, and when the shots stopped falling in the second half, their comeback stalled.

Standout Performers

Tachikawa’s center dominated the interior with 18 points and 14 rebounds, controlling the glass on both ends. The Dice’s point guard added 16 points and six assists, steadying the offense in the fourth quarter. A Tachikawa wing contributed 13 points, including a key three-pointer during the decisive third-quarter run.

Takamatsu’s shooting guard led the Five Arrows with 21 points, hitting four three-pointers. The visitors’ forward added 14 points and eight rebounds, but Takamatsu’s late turnovers and missed free throws prevented a serious final-minute threat.

B2 League Impact

The win gives Tachikawa a valuable home result and reinforces the Dice’s defensive identity in the B2 League. For Takamatsu, the loss is a missed opportunity after a competitive first half, but the Five Arrows showed enough fight to suggest they will remain competitive in upcoming games. Tachikawa’s third-quarter run and late free-throw execution ultimately decided a contest that was closer than the final score suggested.