Levanga Hokkaido 100, Kobe Storks 79 — Levanga Hokkaido produced a dominant 100-79 home win over the Kobe Storks in B1 League play on Friday, November 13, 2026, controlling the game from the opening quarter and never allowing the visitors to mount a serious comeback.

Match overview

Hokkaido came out firing, scoring 28 first-quarter points and building a 28-18 lead. The home side extended the advantage to 52-38 by halftime, with crisp ball movement and confident three-point shooting. Kobe improved in the third quarter but could not string together enough defensive stops to threaten the lead.

Levanga’s offense remained efficient in the second half, and the lead grew to as many as 24 points in the fourth quarter. Kobe kept competing until the final buzzer, but Hokkaido’s depth and shooting proved too much in a comfortable 100-79 result.

Key moments

The game was effectively decided in the first quarter. Hokkaido opened with a 16-2 run, forcing Kobe into early turnovers and difficult contested shots. The Storks settled down after a timeout, but the early deficit set the tone for the night.

Kobe’s best stretch came early in the third quarter, when it cut the lead to 12 through back-to-back three-pointers. Hokkaido responded immediately with a 9-0 run of its own, capped by a transition dunk and a step-back three, restoring full control.

Tactical story

Hokkaido’s game plan was clear: play fast, attack early, and force Kobe to defend in space. The home side used quick ball reversals to create open looks and punished Kobe’s help defense with timely cuts to the rim. Levanga’s guards also did a good job of pushing the pace after defensive rebounds.

Kobe struggled with Hokkaido’s perimeter shooting and had difficulty containing dribble penetration. The Storks were more competitive when they slowed the game down and attacked inside, but those stretches were too infrequent. Hokkaido’s bench maintained the intensity, ensuring no significant drop-off when substitutions were made.

Standout performers

• Levanga Hokkaido’s perimeter shooters: Knocked down open looks and stretched Kobe’s defense throughout the night.
• Dwight Ramos (Levanga Hokkaido): Provided energy on both ends and helped set the early tone.
• Hokkaido’s bench unit: Extended the lead in the second and fourth quarters.
• Kobe’s import forward: Fought hard on the glass and finished with a respectable scoring night despite the loss.

Season impact

The victory is a strong statement for Levanga Hokkaido in the B1 League standings and a confidence boost for its home crowd. Kobe Storks will need to address their slow starts and perimeter defense after a difficult road night. With the win, Hokkaido adds another impressive result to its season record, while Kobe will look to regroup ahead of its next fixture.