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Odds
Intelligence
Standings
Prediction
Team
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
Total
Tokyo Excellence
12
24
19
23
78
Rizing Zephyr Fukuoka
16
20
15
20
71
Tokyo Excellence
Rizing Zephyr Fukuoka
2 points
20
22
3 points
8
7
Free Throws
12
6
Free Throws Rate
TO66%
50%TO
Foul
20
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Ended78 - 71
10:00
The game begins
0-0
10:00
The game continues
0-0
10:00
Pause
0-0
9:45
Shangliang Runqi missed a 3-point jumper
0-0
9:41
Brier defensive rebound
0-0
9:21
Aguilar missed a 3-point jumper
0-0
9:16
Yusuke Sugiyama defensive rebound
0-0
9:04
Williams received an assist from Hirotaka Ohashi and hit a two-point shot
2-0
8:44
Pause
2-0
8:44
The game continues
2-0
8:42
Pause
2-0
8:42
Nishikawa Takayuki made a mistake
2-0
8:42
The game continues
2-0
8:33
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2-0
8:33
The game continues
2-0
8:31
Pause
2-0
8:31
Takayuki Nishikawa committed a personal foul
2-0
8:31
Yusuke Sugiyama was fouled
2-0
8:31
The game continues
2-0
8:26
Pause
2-0
8:26
Hurt made a mistake
2-0
8:26
The game continues
2-0
8:21
Keisuke Huita hit a 2-point layup in the paint
2-2
8:02
Pause
2-2
8:02
Williams made a mistake
2-2
8:02
The game continues
2-2
7:54
Aoki Ryushi missed a 3-point jumper
2-2
7:51
Pause
2-2
7:51
The game continues
2-2
7:50
Fukuoka's up-and-coming offensive rebounds
2-2
7:50
Pause
2-2
7:50
Williams committed a personal foul
2-2
7:50
Aguilar was fouled
2-2
7:50
The game continues
2-2
7:46
Keisuke Kaida missed a 3-point jumper
2-2
7:42
Yusuke Sugiyama defensive rebound
2-2
7:36
Yusuke Sugiyama received an assist from Junki Kamira and hit a two-point shot
4-2
7:09
Takayuki Nishikawa missed a 2-point shot in the paint
4-2
7:06
Hurt defensive rebound
4-2
6:57
Hirotaka Ohashi made a mistake
4-2
6:57
Takayuki Nishikawa made a steal
4-2
6:52
Pause
4-2
6:52
Hirotaka Ohashi committed a personal foul
4-2
6:52
Brier was fouled
4-2
6:52
The game continues
4-2
6:45
Takayuki Nishikawa missed a 2-point shot in the paint
4-2
6:40
Tokyo Outstanding All-Team Defensive Rebounding
4-2
6:40
Pause
4-2
6:40
The game continues
4-2
6:28
Shangliang Runqi hit a 2-point shot
4-2
6:25
Brier defensive rebound
4-2
6:15
Brill received an assist from Aoki Tatsushi and hit a 2-point shot
4-4
6:01
Hirotaka Ohashi missed a 3-point jumper
4-4
5:56
Yusuke Sugiyama offensive rebound
4-4
5:54
Hirotaka Ohashi missed a 3-point jumper
4-4
5:50
Aguilar defensive rebound
4-4
5:39
Pause
4-4
5:39
The game continues
4-4
5:37
Pause
4-4
5:37
Nishikawa Takayuki made a mistake
4-4
5:37
Moore came on and Williams went down
4-4
5:37
Murakami came on the field, and Keisuke Kaita went off
4-4
5:37
The game continues
4-4
5:27
Pause
4-4
5:27
The game continues
4-4
5:26
Pause
4-4
5:26
Aguilar committed a personal foul and was awarded two free throws
4-4
5:26
Moore was fouled
4-4
5:26
Woodbury came on and Aguilar went down
4-4
5:26
Moore missed the free throw
5-4
5:26
Moore received an assist from Hirotaka Ohashi and hit a free throw
5-4
5:26
Brier defensive rebound
5-4
5:26
The game continues
5-4
5:14
Murakami made a mistake
5-4
5:14
Yusuke Sugiyama steals
5-4
5:09
Moore received an assist from Hirotaka Ohashi and hit a two-point layup in the paint
7-4
4:49
Brier hit a 2-point shot
7-6
4:42
Hurt missed a 2-point shot in the paint
7-6
4:42
Brill cap
7-6
4:39
Aoki Tatsushi defensive rebound
7-6
4:32
Tatsushi Aoki received an assist from Takayuki Nishikawa and hit a 3-point shot
7-9
4:14
Hirotaka Ohashi missed a 3-point jumper
7-9
4:11
Brier defensive rebound
7-9
4:02
Woodbury hit a two-point shot
7-9
3:58
Hurt defensive rebound
7-9
3:48
Shangliang Runqi hit a 2-point shot
7-9
3:44
Brier defensive rebound
7-9
3:35
Murakami missed a 3-point jumper
7-9
3:31
Hurt defensive rebound
7-9
3:24
Shangliang Runqi missed a 3-point jumper
7-9
3:20
Brier defensive rebound
7-9
3:02
Murakami made a mistake
7-9
3:02
Yusuke Sugiyama steals
7-9
3:00
Murakami committed a personal foul
7-9
3:00
Yusuke Sugiyama was fouled
7-9
3:00
The game continues
7-9
3:00
Boyd III came on, Nagano Weiwang came on, Koulibaly came on, Hirotaka Ohashi came off, Yusuke Sugiyama came off, and Yoshiyoshi went down
7-9
3:00
Kato came on the field, Aguilar came on, Aoki Tatsushi came off the field, and Brill came off
7-9
2:59
Pause
7-9
2:50
Boyd III missed a two-point shot in the paint
7-9
2:49
Aguilar defensive rebound
7-9
2:35
Woodbury hit a two-point shot
7-11
2:22
Moore missed a 3-point jumper
7-11
2:18
Fukuoka's up-and-coming team-wide defensive rebounds
7-11
2:18
Pause
7-11
2:18
The game continues
7-11
1:58
Takayuki Nishikawa received an assist from Juichi Kato and hit a 3-point shot
7-14
1:49
Pause
7-14
1:49
The game continues
7-14
1:48
Pause
7-14
1:48
Woodbury committed a personal foul and was awarded two free throws
7-14
1:48
Koulibaly was fouled
7-14
1:48
Koulibaly missed the free throw
7-14
1:48
Koulibaly received an assist from Nagano Weiwang and hit a free throw
8-14
1:48
Williams came on and Hurt went off
7-14
1:48
The game continues
8-14
1:27
Murakami missed a 3-point jumper
8-14
1:23
Aguilar offensive rebound
8-14
1:22
Aguilar hit a 2-point shot
8-16
1:06
Moore missed a shot in the paint for 2 points
8-16
1:03
Boyd III offensive rebounds
8-16
1:00
Moore received an assist from Boyd III and hit a two-point shot
10-16
44.0
Woodbury missed a shot in the paint for two points
10-16
40.0
Koulibaly defensive rebound
10-16
34.0
Nagano Weiwang missed a 3-point jumper
10-16
32.0
Aguilar defensive rebound
10-16
12.0
Takayuki Nishikawa hit a 2-point shot
10-16
9.0
Williams defensive rebound
10-16
2.0
Koulibaly received an assist from Weiwang Nagano and hit a two-point shot
12-16
0.0
Pause
12-16
0.0
The game continues
12-16
0.0
The first quarter ends
12-16
Match Info
In a crucial late-season B2 League encounter, Tokyo Excellence edged out Rizing Zephyr Fukuoka 78-71 at home on March 12, 2026. The victory provided a significant boost to Tokyo's playoff positioning, as they managed to hold off a persistent Fukuoka side in a tightly contested defensive battle that was ultimately decided in the final minutes.
The match began with both teams struggling to find offensive rhythm, resulting in a low-scoring first quarter. Tokyo Excellence established a slight early lead through aggressive defense and transition baskets. Fukuoka, however, stayed within striking distance thanks to disciplined half-court execution. The third quarter saw the visitors mount their strongest challenge, briefly taking the lead with a series of three-pointers. The decisive period was the fourth, where Tokyo's defense clamped down, forcing several key turnovers. A pivotal steal and fast-break dunk with under three minutes to play ignited the home crowd and extended Tokyo's lead to a two-possession game, a margin Fukuoka could not overcome in the closing moments.
The focus point of the match was Tokyo's defensive intensity in the paint, which limited Fukuoka's second-chance opportunities. While no major controversies arose, the physical nature of the game led to a high foul count on both sides. Standout performances included Tokyo's veteran point guard, who orchestrated the offense and hit crucial free throws down the stretch, and Fukuoka's import forward, who battled for a double-double despite the loss.
This result solidifies Tokyo Excellence's hold on a top-six spot in the B2 League standings, moving them closer to securing a favorable playoff seed. For Rizing Zephyr Fukuoka, the narrow defeat is a setback in their own push for the postseason, leaving them needing wins in their final fixtures. The Tokyo head coach praised his team's resilience, stating, "We showed great composure when they made their run. Our identity is defense, and we proved it tonight." The Fukuoka manager reflected, "We had our chances but couldn't get the key stops when we needed them. Credit to Tokyo for executing under pressure."
The starting lineups featured Tokyo Excellence's defensive-minded unit against Fukuoka's balanced scoring attack, with both teams leaning heavily on their core players throughout the contest.

