At the beginning of 2010, Kuroboshi put a brake on the rapid advance that continued from the match against Tokyo Z on January 1st and 2nd, Section 15. Fukushima Firebonds, 2nd in the eastern district, lost to Ehime Orange Vikings, 6th in the west district, 63-78, and the record of consecutive wins stopped at “9”.

In the 4th quarter (Q), he fought a close battle by one point until the remaining 5 minutes, but he could not take the lead after that. Jason Washburn (31) and Erik Murphy (31) both scored double digits and double-doubled with double-digit rebounds, but the field goal success rate was 38.8% and the three-point shot success rate was 18.5. % And lacked deciding power. Tomonobu Hasegawa (31), who stood on the court for the longest time among Japanese players and scored 8 points, which is the third in the team, said, “The points of Japanese players are not increasing easily. And I think you are”. He raised the issue of low deciding power, including himself.

Fukushima is currently in second place with a total of 25 wins and 11 losses. Head coach Tomohiro Moriyama (HC = 38) said, “I have to say that this defeat was necessary. I will build up one more race and one race.” In the future, the 5th place in the same area against Yamagata Wyverns at home and the 1st place against FE Nagoya away will be ahead. To realize “Proud Fukushima” as stated in the club mission. We will open the winning streak again and move forward step by step to the first B1 promotion in club history.