The Akita Northern Happinets, ranked 5th in the B1 East Division, defeated Ibaraki, ranked 7th in the same division, 76-70, their 24th victory. At the end of last year, I returned the debt of losing 73-83 in Akita.

The 4th Quarter (Q) won the exciting battle that made the hands sweat. In the 4th quarter, which ended the 3rd quarter at 53-59, it was caught up and let go, overtaken and let go. Decide (3P) 68-68. Takuya Nakayama (28) sank one free throw with 1 minute and 38 seconds remaining to lead again to 69-68. With 53 seconds remaining, the team allowed a comeback due to a turnover (change of offense and defense due to a mistake), but with 26 seconds remaining, Kid scored another 3-pointer to make it 72-70. Kidd proved his game by making both free throws with 8 seconds left to decide the game.

In addition to Kidd, who scored the most points in both teams with 23 points, Steve Zack (30), Ryuto Yasuoka (27), and Sota Oura (25) also marked double-digit points. We all won. With this victory, Akita made a record of 24 wins and 24 losses, returning to a winning percentage of 50%.