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Ma Teng received an assist from Tsuya and hit a 2-point shot
Takuma Sato missed a 3-point jumperYukawa Sado defensive reboundsMiddle East giant personal foulMa Teng was fouledThe game continuesPauseNwaba received an assist from Tsuya and hit a two-point shotKyle Richardson's 2-point jumper received an assist from the Middle East giant and hit itTsuya missed a 3-point jumperNagoya Diamond Dolphins team defensive reboundsPauseYukawa Sato committed a personal foulTakumi Saito was fouledThe game continuesTakuma Sato received an assist from Henry and hit a 3-point shotMarten missed a 2-point shot in the paintMiddle East giant defensive reboundThe Middle East Titans hit a 2-point layup in the paintPauseTakasei Saki made a mistakeYutaka Yoshii came on the field, and Tsuya went off the field with a ballThe game continuesPauseThe game continuesTakumi Saito missed a 3-point jumperNwaba defensive reboundsYukawa Sato missed a 2-point shot in the paintTakuma Sato defensive reboundPauseMa Teng committed a personal foul and was awarded two free throwsKyle Richardson was fouledSata Oura came on the field, Junior came on, Sato Yukawa came off the field, and Takasei Saki came off the fieldKyle Richardson hit a free throwKato Songdu came on the field, and the Middle East Titans came offThe game continuesPauseThe game continuesPauseThe game continuesPauseJunior committed a personal foulTakumi Saito was fouledThe game continuesTakumi Saito hit a 2-point shotJunior defensive reboundMarten received an assist from Junior and hit a two-point shotPauseJunior committed a personal foul and was awarded two free throwsSong Kato was also fouledKato Song missed the free throwKato Song also hit free throwsNwaba defensive reboundsThe game continuesPauseTakumi Saito committed a personal foulNwaba was fouledThe game continuesOura Sata missed a 3-point jumperKyle Richardson defensive reboundKato Songdu hit a 2-point shotJunior defensive reboundTakuma Sato committed a personal foulJunior was fouledMiddle East Taitou came on, Holtz came on, Kaita Imamura came on, Takumi Saito came off, Takuma Sato came off, and Songto Kato came offYukawa Sado came on the field, Junior went downThe game continuesPauseOura Sata made a mistakeMiddle East giants stealImamura Keita missed a 3-point jumperYukawa Sado defensive reboundsPauseHoltz committed a personal foulMa Teng was fouledTakasei Saki came on and Sata Oura came offThe game continuesYukawa Sato missed a 3-point jumperMa Teng offensive reboundMarten missed a 2-point shot in the paintKyle Richardson defensive reboundHoltz received an assist from the Middle East titan and hit a two-point shotNwaba missed a 2-point shot in the paintHenry defensive reboundsPauseHenry hit a 2-point shotSanyuan New Phoenix is suspendedTsuya scored a goal and Yutaka Yoshii went downThe game continuesTakasei Saki made a mistakeThe game continuesPauseHenry missed a 3-point jumperNwaba defensive reboundsMa Teng received an assist from Sato Yukawa and hit a 2-point shotHenry missed a two-point shot in the paintTakashi Saki defensively reboundedNwaba hit a two-point shotHoltz made a mistakeNwaba stealsTsuya missed a 3-point jumperHenry defensive reboundsKyle Richardson missed a two-point shot in the paintKyle Richardson offensive reboundKyle Richardson hit a 2-point shotTsuya received an assist from Takasei Saki and hit a 3-point shotKyle Richardson received an assist from Holtz and hit a two-point shotPauseHenry committed a personal foul and was awarded two free throwsMa Teng was fouledOura Sata came on the field, Nemoto came on the field, Yukawa Sato came off the field, and Takasei Saki went downZhang Bentianjie came on and Kyle Richardson came offMa Teng received an assist from Tsuya and hit a free throwYusuke Suzuki came on and Ma Teng went downThe game continuesPauseThe game continuesHoltz received an assist from Henry and hit a two-point shotSata Oura received a big assist and hit a 2-point shotImamura Keita missed a 3-point jumperThe game continuesPauseThe first quarter endsSan-en NeoPhoenix Dominate Nagoya Diamond Dolphins in B1 League Showdown
The San-en NeoPhoenix delivered an emphatic statement on May 3, 2026, powering past the Nagoya Diamond Dolphins with a commanding 93-79 victory in front of their home crowd. The mid-season clash showcased the NeoPhoenix’s offensive firepower and defensive tenacity, improving their standing in a fiercely competitive B1 League season.
Match Overview
From the opening tip-off, San-en controlled the tempo, building an early lead that they never relinquished. The first quarter saw the NeoPhoenix shoot an impressive 58% from the field, overwhelming the Diamond Dolphins’ defense with crisp ball movement and aggressive drives to the basket. By halftime, San-en had stretched their advantage to 14 points, leaving Nagoya struggling to find an answer.
Key Performances
- San-en’s offensive trio combined for 68 points, with their leading scorer pouring in 28 points on 11-of-16 shooting. The team’s three-point shooting was particularly lethal, hitting 12-of-28 attempts from beyond the arc.
- Nagoya’s defensive struggles were evident as they allowed 93 points—significantly above their season average. While their backcourt managed 22 points, the lack of interior resistance allowed San-en to score 46 points in the paint.
- Rebounding battle heavily favored the home side, who collected 42 total rebounds compared to Nagoya’s 31, including 14 offensive boards that led to 18 second-chance points.
Tactical Story
San-en’s game plan centered on exploiting mismatches in the pick-and-roll, forcing Nagoya’s big men to guard on the perimeter and opening driving lanes. Their transition offense was equally effective, scoring 22 fast-break points. Defensively, the NeoPhoenix employed a switching scheme that disrupted the Diamond Dolphins’ rhythm, holding them to just 38% shooting from the field and forcing 14 turnovers. Nagoya’s inability to establish consistent post play or generate open looks from deep proved costly.
Season Impact
This victory strengthens San-en’s playoff positioning in the B1 League Eastern Conference, moving them into a tie for third place with an 18-12 record. For the Diamond Dolphins, the loss drops them to 15-15, leaving them on the edge of the playoff picture. The head-to-head result also gives the NeoPhoenix a crucial tiebreaker advantage should standings remain tight heading into the season’s final stretch. With the race for postseason berths intensifying, every result carries significant weight—and San-en made sure to capitalize on home-court advantage.
San-en NeoPhoenix vs Nagoya Diamond Dolphins Live Score, Stats & Results
Match Overview
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