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10-21 18:05

66 - 84

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Ended66 - 84

9:41

Yudai Baba missed a two-point shot

0-0

9:39

Little defended the rebound

0-0

9:27

Munesato Uchio missed a three-pointer

0-0

9:25

Brantley defensively rebounded

0-0

9:06

Nagano Weiwang hit a two-pointer

0-0

9:02

Aguilar grabbed offensive rebounds

0-0

9:01

Aguilar scored on a two-point layup

0-2

8:44

Little missed a three-pointer

0-2

8:42

Nagano Weiwang defensively rebounded

0-2

8:32

Munesato Uchio committed a personal foul

0-2

8:32

Nagano Waiwang was fouled

0-2

8:21

Morikawa Masaaki scored two points for a layup

0-4

8:05

Olivier missed a two-point shot

0-4

8:04

Olivier grabbed offensive rebounds

0-4

8:03

Olivier's two-point shot was blocked by Aguilar

0-4

8:02

Olivier grabbed offensive rebounds

0-4

8:00

Olivier scored a two-point layup

2-4

7:41

Nagano Weiwang hit a three-pointer

2-7

7:24

Olivier received an assist from Ryota Inoue and hit a three-pointer

5-7

7:06

Aguilar missed a two-point shot

5-7

7:04

Little defended the rebound

5-7

7:00

Brantley committed a personal foul

5-7

7:00

Olivier was fouled

5-7

7:00

Nagasaki Wilka made a substitution, and Hoshikawa was convinced to come on for Morikawa Masaaki

5-7

7:00

Velka Nagasaki made a substitution, with Randolph coming on to replace Yudai Baba

5-7

7:00

Saga Balloon Man made substitutions, with Kosuke Hashimoto coming on to replace Olivier

5-7

6:49

Kosuke Hashimoto missed a three-pointer

5-7

6:47

Randolph defensively rebounded

5-7

6:25

Hoshikawa firmly believed that with Brantley's assist, he hit a three-pointer

5-10

6:08

Taiki Tsunoda missed a three-point jumper

5-10

6:05

Aguilar defended the rebound

5-10

5:54

Nagano Weiwang's three-pointer missed a jumper

5-10

5:52

Little defended the rebound

5-10

5:47

Randolph committed a personal foul

5-10

5:47

Little was fouled

5-10

5:47

Nagasaki Wilka made a substitution, Kenji Matsumoto came on to replace Iwang Nagano

5-10

5:47

Nagasaki Wilka made a substitution, with Wataru Kumagai coming on for Aguilar

5-10

5:47

Saga Balloon substitutions: Atsuo Kishida came on to replace Ryota Inoue

5-10

5:47

Saga Balloon substitutions: Ryo Abe came on to replace Munesato Uchio

5-10

5:36

Little received an assist from Ryo Abe and hit a three-pointer

8-10

5:19

Brantley scored on a two-point layup

8-12

5:08

Little received an assist from Taiki Tsunoda and hit a two-pointer

10-12

4:47

Xingchuan firmly believed the two-point shot missed

10-12

4:45

Kenji Matsumoto grabs offensive rebounds

10-12

4:43

Kenji Matsumoto missed a two-point shot

10-12

4:42

Little defended the rebound

10-12

4:36

Little missed a three-pointer

10-12

4:33

Xingchuan firmly believes in defensive rebounds

10-12

4:28

Kumagai Wataru made a mistake

10-12

4:28

Saga Balloon substitutions: Toshiki Tomiyama came on to replace Kosuke Hashimoto

10-12

4:28

Saga Balloon Man made substitutions, with Olivier coming on to replace Little

10-12

4:28

Nagasaki Wilka made a substitution, with Yudai Baba coming on for Brantley

10-12

4:28

Nagasaki Wilka made a substitution, with Tokio Tsuchiya coming on for Kenji Matsumoto

10-12

4:19

Xingchuan firmly believes in a personal foul

10-12

4:19

Toshiki Toyama was fouled

10-12

4:14

Atsuo Kishida was fouled

10-12

4:14

Atsuo Kishida received two free throws, with the first one making it

11-12

4:14

Atsuo Kishida made his second free throw

12-12

4:01

Yudai Baba received an assist from Randolph and hit a three-pointer

12-15

3:50

Olivier made a mistake

12-15

3:40

Hoshikawa firmly believed the three-point jumper missed

12-15

3:38

Olivier defended the rebound

12-15

3:24

Toshiki Tomiyama scored a two-point layup

14-15

3:08

Randolph scored a two-point layup

14-17

2:56

Atsuo Kishida missed a two-point shot

14-17

2:55

Ryo Abe grabbed offensive rebounds

14-17

2:53

Ryo Abe hit a two-point jumper

16-17

2:30

Yudai Baba missed a three-point jumper

16-17

2:27

Ryo Abe defended the rebound

16-17

2:21

Olivier missed a three-point jumper

16-17

2:17

Ryo Abe grabbed offensive rebounds

16-17

2:08

Olivier made a mistake, and the ball was stolen by Yudai Baba

16-17

2:01

Tokio Tsuchiya scored two points for a layup

16-19

2:01

Kumagai Wataru assisted

16-19

2:01

Toshiki Toyama committed a personal foul

16-19

2:01

Toki Tsuchiya scored with a shot

16-19

2:01

Saga Balloon substitutions: Kosuke Hashimoto came on to replace Taiki Kakuta

16-19

2:01

Saga Balloon made substitutions, with Little coming on to replace Olivier

16-19

2:01

Velka Nagasaki made a substitution, with Brantley coming on for Wataru Kumagai

16-19

2:01

Nagasaki Wilka made a substitution, with Masaaki Morikawa coming on to replace Hoshikawa Kenshin

16-19

2:01

Nagasaki Wilka made a substitution, and Nagano Weiwang came on to replace Randolph

16-19

2:01

Tokio Tsuchiya made free throws

16-20

2:01

Velka Nagasaki made a substitution, Aguilar came on for Tokio Tsuchiya

16-20

1:42

Nagano Weiwang committed a personal foul

16-20

1:42

Little was fouled

16-20

1:42

Little was awarded two free throws, with the first one made

17-20

1:42

Little made his second free throw

18-20

1:31

Masaaki Morikawa was fouled

18-20

1:31

Saga Balloon Man made substitutions, with Ryota Inoue coming on to replace Toshiki Toyama

18-20

1:31

Morikawa earned two free throws, with the first one made

18-21

1:31

Aguilar assists

18-21

1:31

Morikawa missed his second free throw

18-21

1:31

Little defended the rebound

18-21

1:21

Abe Ryo missed a three-point jumper

18-21

1:18

Brantley defensively rebounded

18-21

1:10

Abe Ryo committed a personal foul

18-21

1:10

Yudai Baba was fouled

18-21

1:04

Yudai Baba hit a two-pointer

18-21

1:02

Little defended the rebound

18-21

52.0

Little hit a two-pointer

20-21

40.0

Maba Yudai scored a two-point layup

20-23

40.0

Brantley assisted

20-23

40.0

Little committed a personal foul

20-23

40.0

Yudai Baba scores with a shot

20-23

40.0

Yudai Baba made free throws

20-24

29.0

Atsuo Kishida missed a three-point jumper

20-24

28.0

Maba Xiongda defensively rebounded

20-24

3.0

Brantley missed a two-point shot

20-24

0.0

Aguilar missed a two-point shot

20-24

0.0

Aguilar grabbed offensive rebounds

20-24

0.0

End of the first quarter

20-24

Match Info

The Nagasaki Velca produced a composed road performance on October 21, 2026, defeating the Saga Ballooners 84-66 in B1 League play. A disciplined defensive effort and efficient offense allowed the visitors to control the contest from the middle quarters onward, silencing the home crowd in a rivalry-flavored matchup.

Match Overview

The Ballooners started brightly at 18:05, feeding off home energy to stay close in the opening period. However, Nagasaki's half-court defense gradually squeezed the life out of Saga's attack, forcing difficult shots and limiting second-chance opportunities. Offensively, the Velca shared the ball well and punished the Ballooners in transition, building a lead that proved insurmountable.

Key Moments

First quarter: Saga kept pace early, but Nagasaki's perimeter shooting began to open the gap.
Second quarter: A decisive Velca run pushed the visitors ahead by double digits before halftime.
Third quarter: Nagasaki's defensive pressure held Saga to a low-scoring stretch, extending the lead.
Fourth quarter: The Velca controlled tempo and closed out the game comfortably.

Tactical Story

Nagasaki's game plan centered on defensive intensity and rebounding discipline. The Velca collapsed on penetration and rotated quickly to shooters, forcing Saga into low-percentage attempts. On offense, patient ball movement created mismatches inside, while their guards consistently found open teammates. The Ballooners struggled to establish an inside presence and were often forced into late-clock shots.

Standout Performers

Nagasaki's balanced attack was key, with contributions across the roster and a bench that maintained intensity throughout. Their defensive anchors set the tone, contesting shots and cleaning the glass. Saga's brightest moments came from individual efforts, but the team as a whole could not find sustained offensive rhythm.

Season Impact

The road victory boosts Nagasaki Velca's standing in the B1 League table and highlights their credentials as a resilient, defense-first team. For Saga Ballooners, the loss underscores the need for greater offensive consistency against elite defensive units. The regional rivalry adds extra weight to the result, and both clubs will be eager to build on — or respond to — this outcome in their upcoming games.

Final Score

Saga Ballooners 66 - 84 Nagasaki Velca

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Match Date: Oct 21, 2026

Competition: B1

Country: Japan

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