San-en NeoPhoenix escaped with a hard-fought 83-81 road victory over the Shinshu Brave Warriors in B1 League action on October 10, 2026. In a game that featured 14 lead changes and 8 ties, San-en made the decisive plays in the final minute to secure a two-point win at Shinshu's home arena.
Match Overview
The NeoPhoenix improved their early-season record to 3-1, while the Brave Warriors fell to 1-3. Shinshu controlled the opening quarter behind aggressive interior scoring, but San-en responded with a strong second period and then held off a late comeback attempt.
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shinshu Brave Warriors | 22 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 81 |
| San-en NeoPhoenix | 20 | 24 | 21 | 18 | 83 |
San-en's balanced attack and timely perimeter defense proved to be the difference. The NeoPhoenix shot 46% from the field and 38% from three-point range, while Shinshu shot 44% overall but struggled from beyond the arc, hitting just 9 of 28 attempts.
Key Moments
- First quarter: Shinshu opened with a 12-4 run, powered by Wayne Marshall's inside presence and Anthony McHenry's mid-range shooting.
- Second quarter: San-en answered with a 10-2 surge midway through the period, capped by a Tatsuya Suzuki three-pointer that gave the NeoPhoenix their first lead since the opening minutes.
- Fourth quarter: Shinshu tied the game at 81-81 with 1:04 remaining on a Yuki Okada driving layup. San-en then ran a pick-and-roll that freed Yante Maten for a short jumper, and the NeoPhoenix forced a turnover on Shinshu's next possession to seal the win.
Tactical Story
San-en relied heavily on high pick-and-roll action with Maten as the screener and Suzuki as the ball handler. That two-man game generated open looks at the rim and kick-out three-point opportunities. Defensively, the NeoPhoenix switched aggressively on the perimeter, limiting Shinshu's catch-and-shoot chances.
Shinshu won the rebounding battle 42-37 but committed 15 turnovers, which San-en converted into 18 points. The Brave Warriors also struggled to contain San-en's transition attack, allowing 14 fast-break points.
Standout Players
- Yante Maten (San-en): 22 points, 11 rebounds, 3 blocks — dominant on both ends, including the go-ahead basket.
- Tatsuya Suzuki (San-en): 18 points, 7 assists, 4 rebounds — controlled the tempo and hit key shots in the second half.
- Atsuya Ota (San-en): 14 points, 4 steals — sparked the defensive effort with active hands.
- Wayne Marshall (Shinshu): 20 points, 12 rebounds — a force in the paint all game.
- Anthony McHenry (Shinshu): 16 points, 8 rebounds, 3 assists — efficient scoring but limited in the fourth quarter.
- Yuki Okada (Shinshu): 15 points, 5 assists — hit the game-tying layup but missed a potential game-winner.
Season Impact
The victory keeps San-en NeoPhoenix in the upper half of the B1 League standings early in the season. For Shinshu Brave Warriors, the narrow loss is a frustrating result after a strong opening quarter, but the team showed resilience against a playoff-caliber opponent. Shinshu will look to bounce back in their next home fixture, while San-en continues a tough road stretch.
Shinshu Brave Warriors vs San-en NeoPhoenix Live Score, Stats & Results
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