Live Animation

Follow the match

Kumamoto Volters

03-14 14:05

88 - 80

End

Fukushima Firebonds

Overview

Chat

148

Intelligence

Standings

Prediction

Live Match

Statistics

H2H

Team

Total

Kumamoto Volters

Fukushima Firebonds

Kumamoto Volters

Fukushima Firebonds

2 points

3 points

Free Throws

Free Throws Rate

TO58%

73%TO

Foul

Ended88 - 80

10:00

The game begins

0-0

10:00

The game continues

0-0

9:59

Pause

0-0

9:52

Kaito Ishikawa received an assist from Hiroaki Isono and hit a two-point layup in the paint

2-0

9:32

Nucci hit a 2-point shot

2-2

9:17

Lightfoot hit a 2-point shot

2-2

9:13

Nakano Division defensive rebound

2-2

9:07

Kohei Kasai made a mistake

2-2

9:07

Shota Yamamoto steals

2-2

9:03

Pause

2-2

8:57

Shota Yamamoto made a mistake

2-2

8:57

The game continues

2-2

8:46

Willie hit a two-point layup in the paint

2-4

8:32

Kaito Ishikawa received an assist from Echnik and hit a 3-point shot

5-4

8:15

Tsukasa Nakano hit a 2-point shot

5-4

8:12

Lightfoot defensive rebound

5-4

8:05

Pause

5-4

8:04

Kohei Kasai committed a personal foul

5-4

8:04

Kaito Ishikawa was fouled

5-4

8:04

The game continues

5-4

7:58

Shota Yamamoto missed a 2-point shot in the paint

5-4

7:55

Echnik offensive rebound

5-4

7:54

Echnik missed a 2-point shot in the paint

5-4

7:51

Lightfoot offensive rebound

5-4

7:49

Lightfoot hit a 2-point shot

7-4

7:49

Pause

7-4

7:49

Nucci committed a personal foul

7-4

7:49

Lightfoot hit a free throw

8-4

7:49

The game continues

8-4

7:48

Pause

8-4

7:45

Pause

8-4

7:43

Willie missed a 3-point jumper

8-4

7:40

Gardner offensive rebound

8-4

7:39

Gardner hit a 2-point shot

8-6

7:26

Ishikawa Kaito missed a 2-point shot in the paint

8-6

7:24

Gardner defensive rebounds

8-6

7:19

Tsukasa Nakano received an assist from Willie and hit a 3-point shot

8-9

7:02

Shota Yamamoto missed a 2-point shot in the paint

8-9

6:59

Nucci defensive rebounds

8-9

6:51

Tsukasa Nakano hit a 3-point shot

8-12

6:51

Kumamoto Volcano is suspended

8-12

6:51

The game continues

8-12

6:50

Pause

8-12

6:40

Lightfoot received an assist from Echnik and hit a two-point shot

10-12

6:25

Pause

10-12

6:23

Mitsuhiro Nishida came on the field, and Hiroshi Isono went down

10-12

6:23

The game continues

10-12

6:19

Gardner received an assist from Willie and hit a two-point shot

10-14

6:03

Ishikawa Kaito missed a 3-point jumper

10-14

5:59

Echnik offensive rebound

10-14

5:52

Lightfoot received an assist from Kaito Ishikawa and hit a two-point shot

12-14

5:32

Nucci missed a 3-point jumper

12-14

5:29

Echnik defensive rebound

12-14

5:19

Shota Yamamoto received an assist from Mitsuhiro Nishida and hit a 2-point shot

14-14

5:04

Gardner missed a 3-point jumper

14-14

5:01

Fukushima Fire combined the team's offensive rebounds

14-14

5:01

Pause

14-14

5:01

Echnik committed a personal foul

14-14

5:01

Nucci was fouled

14-14

5:01

Alkins came on and Lightfoot went off

14-14

5:01

Manigault came on and Gardner came off

14-14

5:01

The game continues

14-14

4:55

Tsukasa Nakano received an assist from Willie and hit a 2-point shot

14-16

4:36

Alkins missed a 3-point jumper

14-16

4:33

Manigault defensive rebounds

14-16

4:24

Kohei Kasai made a mistake

14-16

4:24

Ishikawa Kaito steals

14-16

4:21

Ishikawa Kaito hit a 2-point layup in the paint

16-16

4:04

Nucci received an assist from Willie and hit a 2-point shot

16-18

3:51

Shota Yamamoto received an assist from Mitsuhiro Nishida and hit a 3-point shot

19-18

3:39

Pause

19-18

3:39

Mboji came on, Yamada Ando came on, Lightfoot came on, Shota Yamamoto came off, Kaito Ishikawa came off, and Echnik came off

19-18

3:39

Tomoki Okubo came on, Keidai Niikawa came on, Takumi Masuko came on, Tsukano Tsukasa came down, Kohei Kasai came off the field, and Willy went off the field

19-18

3:39

The game continues

19-18

3:28

Pause

19-18

3:26

The game continues

19-18

3:24

The game continues

19-18

3:23

Pause

19-18

3:23

Nucci hit a 2-point shot

19-18

3:20

Lightfoot defensive rebound

19-18

3:09

Pause

19-18

3:09

Masuko Takuji committed a personal foul

19-18

3:09

Alkins was fouled

19-18

3:09

The game continues

19-18

3:05

Alkins received an assist from Lightfoot and hit a two-point shot

21-18

2:52

Nucci received an assist from Takumi Mashiko and hit a 2-point shot

21-20

2:29

Mboji received an assist from Alkins and hit a two-point shot

23-20

2:19

Manigault hit a two-point layup in the paint

23-22

1:58

Pause

23-22

1:57

Bamba came on, Gardner came on, Nucci came down, and Yizi Tuoji came down

23-22

1:57

Alkins made a mistake

23-22

1:57

The game continues

23-22

1:48

Bamba missed a 3-point jumper

23-22

1:44

Manigo offensive rebounds

23-22

1:43

Bamba missed a 3-point jumper

23-22

1:39

Mitsuhiro Nishida defensive rebound

23-22

1:29

Alkins missed a 2-point shot in the paint

23-22

1:26

Mbogi offensive rebound

23-22

1:25

Pause

23-22

1:25

Tomoki Okubo committed a personal foul and was awarded two free throws

23-22

1:25

Mboji was fouled

23-22

1:25

Mboji missed the free throw

23-22

1:25

Mboji hit a free throw

24-22

1:25

The game continues

24-22

1:15

Manigault hit a 2-point shot

24-24

58.0

Alkins missed a 2-point shot in the paint

24-24

56.0

Pause

24-24

55.0

Fukushima Fire combined the team's defensive rebounds

24-24

55.0

Mbogi committed a personal foul

24-24

55.0

Bamba was fouled

24-24

55.0

The game continues

24-24

53.0

Gardner made a mistake

24-24

53.0

Mitsuhiro Nishida steals

24-24

38.0

Mitsuhiro Nishida hit a 2-point shot

24-24

34.0

Keida Niikawa defensively rebounded

24-24

26.0

Manigault hit a two-point layup in the paint

24-26

4.0

Mitsuhiro Nishida missed a 3-point jumper

24-26

1.0

Pause

24-26

1.0

The game continues

24-26

0.0

Pause

24-26

0.0

The first quarter ends

24-26

Match Info

The Kumamoto Volters secured a hard-fought 88-80 victory over the visiting Fukushima Firebonds in a pivotal B2 League clash at their home arena. This result, achieved through a strong second-half performance, provides a significant boost to the Volters' playoff positioning as the regular season enters its final stretch. The match was a tightly contested affair for three quarters before the home side pulled away with a decisive run in the final period. The win underscores Kumamoto's resilience and ability to close out games against determined opposition. The game began with both teams trading baskets, with Fukushima's perimeter shooting keeping them in touch. The Firebonds held a narrow lead at halftime, capitalizing on some early turnovers from the Volters. The momentum shifted dramatically in the third quarter as Kumamoto's defense intensified, generating fast-break opportunities. A key sequence saw the Volters go on a 12-2 run, sparked by consecutive steals and transition scores, to take a lead they would never relinquish. Fukushima fought back valiantly, cutting the deficit to four points with three minutes remaining, but timely three-point shooting from Kumamoto's guards sealed the eight-point victory. The focus point of the match was the battle in the paint, where Kumamoto ultimately established dominance, out-rebounding Fukushima and scoring crucial second-chance points. The Firebonds' reliance on outside shooting became a liability in the closing stages as their shots stopped falling. Standout performances included the Volters' veteran point guard, who orchestrated the offense with precision and contributed a double-double, and Fukushima's high-scoring import, who fought tirelessly but lacked sufficient support down the stretch. With this result, the Kumamoto Volters solidify their hold on a top-four spot in the B2 League's Western Conference, moving several games clear of the chasing pack. For the Fukushima Firebonds, the loss is a setback in their own playoff pursuit, leaving them in a precarious position and needing to find wins quickly in their remaining fixtures. The race for the postseason intensifies with every result. Post-match, the Kumamoto coach praised his team's defensive adjustment, stating, "We found our identity in the second half. When we defend and run, we are a very tough team to beat." The Fukushima manager lamented the missed opportunities, saying, "We had our chances but didn't execute in the crucial moments. We need to be

Kumamoto Volters vs Fukushima Firebonds Live Score, Stats & Results

Match Overview

The Kumamoto Volters vs Fukushima Firebonds fixture is part of the B2 during the 2025-2026 season. Follow live scores, B2 fixtures, match statistics, B2 standings and B2 match results for Kumamoto Volters vs Fukushima Firebonds on Tiger Scores 365.

Match Date: Mar 14, 2026

Competition: B2

Country: Japan

Head-to-Head Record

Previous Kumamoto Volters vs Fukushima Firebonds meetings provide useful insight into past results, points scored and overall head-to-head performance between the two teams.

Team Form

Recent results and performances help illustrate the current form of both teams ahead of Kumamoto Volters vs Fukushima Firebonds. Compare recent wins, losses and scoring records before tip-off.

B2 Standings

League standings show the current position, points and performance of Kumamoto Volters, Fukushima Firebonds and other teams competing in the B2.

Match Statistics

Follow points, rebounds, assists, field goals and other key statistics for Kumamoto Volters vs Fukushima Firebonds. Tiger Scores 365 provides live and post-match data throughout the fixture.