The Toyama Grouses fell to the Shiga Lakes 71-79 in a B1 League contest on March 29, 2026. In a tightly contested battle, the visiting Shiga Lakes pulled away in the final quarter to secure a crucial road victory, dealing a blow to Toyama's playoff positioning late in the regular season. The match began with both teams trading baskets in a defensive-minded first half, with Shiga managing to hold a narrow lead at the break. The third quarter saw the Grouses mount a comeback, fueled by aggressive drives to the basket, to briefly take the lead. However, the Lakes responded with a decisive run in the final period, capitalizing on a series of Toyama turnovers and converting them into fast-break points to build an insurmountable advantage. A key focus point was Shiga's dominance on the glass, particularly securing offensive rebounds that led to critical second-chance opportunities down the stretch. The result saw Shiga Lakes improve their standing in the league table, moving closer to a potential playoff berth, while the Grouses were left to rue missed opportunities that could impact their final seeding. Post-match, the Shiga coach praised his team's defensive resilience in the fourth quarter, while the Toyama manager pointed to lapses in ball security as the turning point. The starting lineups featured Toyama's core backcourt and Shiga's versatile forward line, with both teams fighting hard in a match with significant implications for the postseason picture.