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Gunma Crane Thunders

05-03 14:05

87 - 86

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Sendai 89ers

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2 points

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TO80%

91%TO

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Ended87 - 86

10:00

The game begins

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10:00

The game continues

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9:59

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9:47

Pause

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9:46

Brakcial made a mistake

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9:46

The game continues

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9:33

Culver missed a 3-point jumper

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9:29

Brakciar defensive rebound

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9:16

Takuto Nakamura missed a 2-point shot in the paint

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9:15

Edu offensive rebound

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9:14

Edu missed a shot in the paint for 2 points

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9:14

Soichiro Inoue blocked the cap

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9:13

Soichiro Inoue defensive rebound

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9:01

Kenny Asano committed a personal foul

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9:01

Soichiro Inoue was fouled

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9:01

The game continues

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9:00

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9:00

Soichiro Inoue missed a 3-point jumper

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8:57

Takuto Nakamura defensive rebound

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8:38

Takuto Nakamura missed a 2-point shot in the paint

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8:35

Davich defensive rebound

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8:30

Soichiro Inoue missed a 3-point jumper

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8:27

Kenny Asano defensive rebound

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8:06

Brackchiar missed a 2-point shot in the paint

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8:04

Makoto Funa also defended the rebound

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7:55

Pause

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7:54

Takuto Nakamura committed a personal foul

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7:54

Culver was fouled

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7:54

The game continues

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7:50

Soichiro Inoue missed a 3-point jumper

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7:46

Takuto Nakamura defensive rebound

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7:32

Takuto Nakamura hit a 2-point shot

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7:30

Makoto Funa also defended the rebound

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7:10

Culver missed a 3-point jumper

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7:06

Brakciar defensive rebound

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6:48

Naoto Tsuji missed a 3-point jumper

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6:45

Culver defensive rebound

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6:35

Davich hit a 2-point layup in the paint

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6:35

Edu fouled personally

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6:35

Davich scored on a shot

0-2

6:35

Hosokawa Ikki came on, Frippin came on, Edu came off, and Takuto Nakamura came down

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6:35

Davich hit a free throw

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6:35

The game continues

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6:34

Pause

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6:22

Ikki Hosokawa missed a 3-point jumper

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6:17

Naoto Tsuji offensive rebound

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6:13

Brakhiar hit a 2-point shot

2-3

5:50

Shota Watanabe missed a 3-point jumper

2-3

5:46

Brakciar defensive rebound

2-3

5:28

Kenny Asano missed a 3-point jumper

2-3

5:25

Culver defensive rebound

2-3

5:09

Culver missed a two-point shot in the paint

2-3

5:06

Pause

2-3

5:05

The team has a team-wide defensive rebound

2-3

5:05

Ryota Hanzawa came on the field, Soichiro Inoue went down

2-3

5:05

The game continues

2-3

4:46

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4:46

The game continues

2-3

4:36

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4:35

Yuma Fujii came on and Kenny Asano came off

2-3

4:35

The game continues

2-3

4:34

Ikki Hosokawa missed a 3-point jumper

2-3

4:30

Frippin offensive rebound

2-3

4:28

Frippin missed a 2-point shot in the paint

2-3

4:25

Brakhiar offensive rebound

2-3

4:25

Brakhiar hit a 2-point shot

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4:16

Pause

4-3

4:16

Davich made a mistake

4-3

4:16

Kazuma Okajima came on and Shota Watanabe came off

4-3

4:16

The game continues

4-3

3:59

Naoto Tsuji missed a 3-point jumper

4-3

3:55

Culver defensive rebound

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3:54

Pause

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3:54

Frippin committed a personal foul

4-3

3:54

Culver was fouled

4-3

3:54

The game continues

4-3

3:35

Makoto Funao also missed a 3-point jumper

4-3

3:32

Frippin defensive rebounds

4-3

3:28

Pause

4-3

3:27

Frippin hit a two-point layup in the paint

6-3

3:27

Makoto also committed a personal foul

6-3

3:27

Frippin scored on a shot

6-3

3:27

Edu came on and Brakciar went off

6-3

3:27

Hirohide Araya came on, Yusei Sugiura came on, Soichiro Inoue came on, Seiya Funao came off, Davic came off, and Ryota Hanzawa came off

6-3

3:27

Frippin hit a free throw

7-3

3:27

The game continues

7-3

3:06

Yusei Sugiura missed a 3-point jumper

7-3

3:03

Naoto Tsuji defensive rebound

7-3

2:48

Edu received an assist from Frippin and hit a two-point shot

9-3

2:35

Culver missed a 3-point jumper

9-3

2:31

Pause

9-3

2:30

The team has a team-wide defensive rebound

9-3

2:30

Daichi Taniguchi came on the field, and Naoto Tsuji came off

9-3

2:30

The game continues

9-3

2:21

Yuma Fujii received an assist from Frippin and hit a 3-point shot

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2:00

Pause

12-3

2:00

Frippin committed a personal foul

12-3

2:00

Culver was fouled

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2:00

Culver missed the free throw

12-3

2:00

Culver hit a free throw

12-4

2:00

Takuto Nakamura came on and Frippin came off

12-4

2:00

The game continues

12-4

1:41

Daichi Taniguchi received an assist from Yuma Fujii and hit a 3-point shot

15-4

1:21

Yuhide Aratani missed a 2-point shot in the paint

15-4

1:19

Daichi Taniguchi defensive rebound

15-4

1:00

Ikki Hosokawa received an assist from Daichi Taniguchi and hit a 2-point shot

17-4

1:00

Sendai 89ers are suspended

17-4

1:00

Davich came on and Culver went down

17-4

1:00

The game continues

17-4

59.0

Pause

17-4

43.0

Soichiro Inoue missed a 3-point jumper

17-4

40.0

Edu defended the rebound

17-4

21.0

Yuma Fujii hit a 2-point shot

17-4

17.0

Soichiro Inoue defensive rebound

17-4

10.0

Pause

17-4

9.0

The game continues

17-4

1.0

Yusei Sugiura hit a 2-point shot

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Pause

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The first quarter ends

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Match Info

Gunma Crane Thunders 87 – 86 Sendai 89ers: A Nail-Biting Finish in the B1 League

The Gunma Crane Thunders edged out the Sendai 89ers in a dramatic 87-86 thriller on May 3, 2026, at 14:05 local time. The one-point victory was a testament to Gunma’s resilience, as they held off a late charge from the visitors to secure a crucial home win in the fiercely competitive B1 League.

Match Overview

The contest was a tightly contested affair from tip-off to the final buzzer. Both teams traded leads throughout the game, but Gunma’s ability to execute in the clutch proved decisive. The Crane Thunders’ defensive stops in the final minute, combined with timely free-throw shooting, allowed them to escape with the narrow win. The 89ers, known for their aggressive perimeter play, pushed hard but ultimately fell short on the road.

Key Moments

First Half Surge: Gunma took an early lead behind sharp three-point shooting, but Sendai responded with a 12-2 run to close the first quarter, tying the game at 22.
Third Quarter Dominance: The 89ers appeared to take control in the third period, building a seven-point advantage with strong interior play.
Final Minute Drama: Gunma clawed back in the fourth quarter. With 12 seconds remaining, a steals-and-score play tied the game at 85. Sendai’s subsequent turnover led to a go-ahead free throw for the home team. The 89ers’ last-second three-point attempt rimmed out.

Standout Players

Gunma Crane Thunders: The backcourt duo combined for 38 points, with the point guard orchestrating the offense and hitting critical shots down the stretch. The team’s center also recorded a double-double with 14 points and 11 rebounds.
Sendai 89ers: The 89ers’ leading scorer poured in 26 points on efficient shooting, but foul trouble limited his minutes in the fourth quarter. Their bench contributed 20 points, but it wasn’t enough to overcome the late turnovers.

Season Impact

This result keeps Gunma in the hunt for a top-four position in the B1 League standings, improving their record to 28-15. For Sendai, the loss drops them to 22-21, putting their playoff hopes in jeopardy. Both teams will look to rebound in their next matchups as the regular season draws to a close.

Gunma Crane Thunders vs Sendai 89ers Live Score, Stats & Results

Match Overview

The Gunma Crane Thunders vs Sendai 89ers fixture is part of the B1 during the 2025-2026 season. Follow live scores, B1 fixtures, match statistics, B1 standings and B1 match results for Gunma Crane Thunders vs Sendai 89ers on Tiger Scores 365.

Match Date: May 3, 2026

Competition: B1

Country: Japan

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