Shinshu Brave Warriors produced a high-scoring home performance to defeat Kobe Storks 97-87 in the B1 League on October 26, 2026. The Brave Warriors’ offense clicked for long stretches, and a strong closing quarter helped them secure a 10-point win in front of their home crowd.
Match overview
Both teams played at a brisk pace early, with Shinshu’s perimeter shooting and Kobe’s interior attack creating an entertaining first half. The Brave Warriors held a narrow lead after the opening quarter and extended it slightly before halftime. Kobe remained dangerous behind timely three-point shooting, but Shinshu’s ability to score in bunches kept the home side in front. The final period belonged to the Brave Warriors, who executed calmly down the stretch.
Key moments
Shinshu’s decisive run came midway through the fourth quarter, when the Brave Warriors turned a four-point edge into a double-digit cushion with a mix of transition baskets and offensive rebounds. Kobe tried to respond from beyond the arc, but Shinshu’s defense tightened at the point of attack and forced difficult shots. Quarter scores of 26-21, 24-22, 23-24 and 24-20 reflected Shinshu’s ability to stay just ahead before pulling away late.
Tactical story
The Brave Warriors emphasized pace and ball movement, repeatedly attacking Kobe’s defense before it could set. Shinshu’s guards probed the lane and kicked out to shooters, while the frontcourt sealed defenders for second-chance opportunities. Kobe found success when it played through the post and generated open looks from the perimeter, but the Storks could not string together enough defensive stops in the closing minutes.
Standout performers
Shinshu’s backcourt controlled the tempo and delivered key baskets in the fourth quarter, while the team’s wing players spaced the floor effectively. The Brave Warriors’ interior rotation contributed on both ends, protecting the rim and finishing around the basket. Kobe’s scorers kept the Storks within reach, but the visitors lacked the same balance in the final period.
Season impact
The victory gives Shinshu a confidence-building home result and reinforces the value of their offensive depth. Kobe will take encouragement from stretches of strong shooting but must address late-game execution and defensive rebounding. In the B1 League table, the Brave Warriors will hope this performance marks the start of a consistent run.
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