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H2H

Team

Total

Kawasaki Brave Thunders

Saga Ballooners

Kawasaki Brave Thunders

Saga Ballooners

2 points

3 points

Free Throws

Free Throws Rate

TO56%

68%TO

Foul

Ended90 - 72

9:52

Little received an assist from Tsunoda Taiki and hit a three-pointer

0-3

9:32

A. Kirk received an assist from Bonds and hit a two-point shot

2-3

9:10

Rahman intercepted the ball - Ryota Inoue made a mistake, and the ball was fouled by Abdul

2-3

9:05

Rahman made a mistake, and the ball was intercepted by Ryo Abe—Abdul

2-3

8:59

Little received an assist from Ryo Abe and scored a two-point layup

2-5

8:45

Jun Matsuyama missed a two-point shot

2-5

8:41

Sazaville Rou defensively rebounded

2-5

8:28

Inoue Ryota received an assist from Little and hit a two-pointer

2-7

8:06

Matsuyama Jun received an assist from Bonz and hit a two-point jumper

4-7

7:54

Taiki Tsunoda hit a three-pointer

4-10

7:36

Hasegawa missed a two-point shot

4-10

7:33

Sazaville Rou defensively rebounded

4-10

7:31

Taiki Kakuta made a mistake, and the ball was stolen by Hasegawa Gi

4-10

7:24

Rahman assisted, scored a two-point layup—Bonds received Abdul

6-10

7:07

Saza Velcro received an assist from Ryo Abe and hit a three-pointer

6-13

6:49

Bonds' two-point shot was blocked by Saza Wello

6-13

6:47

Bonds grabbed offensive rebounds

6-13

6:46

Jun Matsuyama's three-point jumper was blocked by Taiki Kakuta

6-13

6:45

The Kawasaki Thunder Braves grabbed offensive rebounds

6-13

6:41

Rahman assisted, hit a two-point jumper—Matsuyama Jun caught Abdul

8-13

6:30

Shun Matsuyama committed a personal foul

8-13

6:30

Little was fouled

8-13

6:21

Taiki Kakuta made a mistake

8-13

6:09

Jun Matsuyama missed a three-pointer jumper

8-13

6:06

Sazaville Rou defensively rebounded

8-13

5:56

Abe Ryo received an assist from Little and scored a two-point layup

8-15

5:34

Jun Matsuyama missed a three-pointer jumper

8-15

5:32

A. Kirk for offensive rebounds

8-15

5:31

A. Kirk missed a two-point shot

8-15

5:29

The Kawasaki Thunder Braves grabbed offensive rebounds

8-15

5:29

Saga Balloon substitutions: Olivier came on to replace Saza Vello

8-15

5:29

Kawasaki Thunder made substitutions, with Reon Yonesu coming on to replace Shun Matsuyama

8-15

5:25

A. Kirk received an assist from Bonds and hit a two-point shot

10-15

5:11

Abe Ryo missed a three-point jumper

10-15

5:09

A. Kirk defensively rebounded

10-15

5:04

Bonds scored a two-point layup

12-15

5:04

Saga Balloon Man pauses

12-15

4:41

Olivier missed a two-point shot

12-15

4:39

Bonds defended the rebound

12-15

4:18

Saga Balloon Man was substituted, with Atsusei Kishida coming on to replace Taiki Kakuta

12-15

4:18

Saga Balloon substitutions: Kosuke Kanemaru came on to replace Ryota Inoue

12-15

4:15

Rahman received an assist from Mishu Rein and hit a three-pointer to Abudul

15-15

4:09

Olivier made a mistake

15-15

4:09

Kawasaki Thunder Braves made substitutions, with Leddy coming on to replace A. Kirk

15-15

4:07

Atsuo Kishida committed a personal foul

15-15

4:07

Misu Reine was fouled

15-15

4:01

Rahman scored a two-point layup against Abdul

17-15

3:44

Kosuke Kanemaru received an assist from Atsusei Kishida and hit a three-pointer

17-18

3:30

Rahman hit a two-pointer to Abudul

17-18

3:27

Little defended the rebound

17-18

3:21

Little hit a two-pointer

17-20

3:08

Reddy was fouled

17-20

3:08

Kawasaki Thunder Braves made substitutions, with Jiaheru coming on to replace Hasegawa

17-20

3:08

Saga Balloon substitutions: Taiki Kakuta came on to replace Ryo Abe

17-20

3:08

Reddy received two free throws, missing the first

17-20

3:08

Reddy missed his second free throw

17-20

3:07

The Kawasaki Thunder Braves grabbed offensive rebounds

17-20

3:07

Rahman - Kawasaki Thunder Braves made substitutions, with Naota Tsuyama coming on to replace Abdul

17-20

3:06

Tsuyama Naotai missed a three-pointer jumper

17-20

3:03

Little defended the rebound

17-20

2:50

Kosuke Kanemaru received an assist from Little and scored a two-point layup

17-22

2:50

Kawasaki Thunder Braves called a timeout

17-22

2:31

Reddy scored a two-point layup

19-22

2:26

Olivier made a mistake, and the ball was stolen by Misu Rein

19-22

2:13

Reddy was fouled

19-22

2:13

Kawasaki Thunder Braves made substitutions, with A. Kirk coming on to replace Bonds

19-22

2:13

Saga Balloon made substitutions, with Saza Vello coming on for Olivier

19-22

2:13

Reddy received two free throws, missing the first

19-22

2:13

Reddy missed his second free throw

19-22

2:13

Little defended the rebound

19-22

1:55

Taiki Tsunoda hit a two-pointer

19-22

1:53

A. Kirk defensively rebounded

19-22

1:40

Jahru received an assist from Leddy and hit a three-pointer

22-22

1:28

Saza Velcro received an assist from Tsunoda Taiki and scored a two-point layup

22-24

1:02

Jiahelu committed an offensive foul

22-24

1:02

Jiahelu made a mistake

22-24

1:02

Kosuke Kanemaru was fouled

22-24

47.0

Kosuke Kanemaru received an assist from Taiki Tsunoda and hit a two-pointer

22-26

23.0

Saza Villo committed a personal foul

22-26

23.0

A. Kirk was fouled

22-26

23.0

Rahman came on to replace Naotari Tsuyama and Kawasaki Thunder Braves, with Abdul coming on as a substitute

22-26

15.0

Jaheru missed a three-point jumper

22-26

13.0

The Kawasaki Thunder Braves grabbed offensive rebounds

22-26

13.0

Saza Villo committed a personal foul

22-26

13.0

Reddy was fouled

22-26

13.0

Kawasaki Thunder Braves made substitutions, with Bonds coming in to replace A. Kirk

22-26

13.0

Reddy was awarded two free throws, with the first one making it

23-26

13.0

Reddy made his second free throw

24-26

13.0

Rahman - Kawasaki Thunder Braves made substitutions, Kengo Nomoto came on to replace Abdul

24-26

1.0

Little hit a two-pointer

24-26

0.0

End of the first quarter

24-26

Match Info

The Kawasaki Brave Thunders delivered a statement performance at home on Friday night, defeating the Saga Ballooners 90-72 in B1 League action. A balanced offensive attack and a decisive second-half run allowed Kawasaki to pull away for a comfortable victory, improving their position in the standings while handing Saga another tough road loss.

Match Overview

From the opening tip, Kawasaki set the tone with aggressive defense and quick ball movement. The Brave Thunders built a 24-18 lead after the first quarter and extended it to 46-34 by halftime. Saga struggled to find rhythm against Kawasaki's switching defense, settling for contested jumpers while the home side capitalized in transition. The third quarter proved decisive, as Kawasaki outscored Saga 26-20 to push the lead to 18, and both benches emptied in the final minutes.

Quarter-by-Quarter Scoring

Q1: Kawasaki 24, Saga 18
Q2: Kawasaki 22, Saga 16
Q3: Kawasaki 26, Saga 20
Q4: Kawasaki 18, Saga 18

Key Moments

The game's turning point came midway through the second quarter when Kawasaki reeled off a 12-2 run, capped by a corner three from their veteran shooting guard. That surge turned a four-point lead into a 14-point cushion and forced Saga into a timeout. Early in the third quarter, Kawasaki's import forward converted an and-one dunk that ignited the home crowd and pushed the advantage to 20. Saga never threatened thereafter.

Tactical Breakdown

Kawasaki's success stemmed from their transition game and three-point shooting. They forced 16 Saga turnovers and converted them into 22 fast-break points. Defensively, the Brave Thunders hedged hard on ball screens, disrupting Saga's pick-and-roll attack. Saga, meanwhile, struggled from beyond the arc and failed to establish their low-post game against Kawasaki's physical frontcourt.

Standout Performers

Kawasaki's backcourt controlled the tempo, combining for 38 points and 12 assists. Their import forward added a double-double with 20 points and 11 rebounds, dominating the paint. For Saga, their veteran center was a bright spot with 18 points and 9 rebounds, but he received little help from the perimeter.

Season Impact

The win lifts Kawasaki to a stronger position in the B1 League standings and reinforces their home-court advantage. For Saga, the loss underscores their struggles on the road and their need to find secondary scoring options. The Brave Thunders will look to carry this momentum into their next fixture, while Saga must regroup quickly.