The Gunma Crane Thunders pulled off a hard-fought 78-73 road victory against the Nagoya Diamond Dolphins in B1 League action on Sunday. This important away win strengthens Gunma's hold on a playoff spot, while handing Nagoya a damaging defeat in their own pursuit of the postseason. The game was a tight, defensive battle throughout, with neither team able to establish a commanding lead. Nagoya relied on their perimeter shooting to stay in front for much of the first three quarters, but Gunma's physicality and offensive rebounding kept them within striking distance. The final period saw the Crane Thunders execute more effectively down the stretch, with key defensive stops and clutch scoring from their backcourt. A critical three-pointer in the final two minutes gave Gunma a lead they would not surrender, as they closed out the game with composed free-throw shooting to secure the five-point triumph, a vital result for their league table standing.