The Kobe Storks snapped their losing streak on Dec. 8, securing a 94–86 comeback victory over the Chiba Jets at the Geolion Arena Kobe in B.League Premier action. Trailing by eight points entering the final period, Kobe relied on aggressive rebounding and quick ball movement to overhaul the visitors and claim their second win of the season in front of 8,368 spectators.
Fourth-Quarter Surge Overcomes Chiba Star Power
Chiba brought a formidable lineup featuring marquee names Yuki Togashi and Yuta Watanabe, controlling the tempo for the opening three quarters. Facing an eight-point deficit at the start of the fourth, the Storks intensified their defensive pressure and capitalized on second-chance opportunities. The late-game surge erased the lingering disappointment of back-to-back road losses against Hiroshima and energized a mid-week crowd at Geolion Arena Kobe.
Head Coach Taizo Kawabe Credits Team Resilience
Kobe head coach Taizo Kawabe acknowledged the difficult developmental phase his squad is facing during a demanding season. “It’s a tough season and we are taking time with team building. Good periods, bad periods, good matches and bad matches have been following one another, but everyone keeps growing day by day without giving up, working hard on how to make better offense and better defense,” Kawabe said after the game. “What we wanted was this kind of success experience. Winning success experience is necessary. Truly, players and staff executed very well, and I am glad we won today.” Kawabe also praised the home atmosphere, noting that the crowd noise proved vital during the comeback.
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