Hiroshima Dragonflies Edge Shimane Susanoo Magic in Chugoku Derby Thriller
The Hiroshima Dragonflies secured a dramatic 74-73 victory over the Shimane Susanoo Magic during B.League Premier action on Nov. 1, 2026, prevailing by a single point in a hostile away environment during the Chugoku derby.
Trailing late in regulation, Hiroshima mounted a comeback starting with 1 minute and 22 seconds remaining on the game clock. Dwayne Evans and Kofi Cockburn scored on consecutive possessions to narrow Shimane’s lead to two points. With only 4.7 seconds left, Meyonik sank a 3-point field goal to pull ahead. The Dragonflies then forced a turnover on the ensuing defensive possession to seal the derby sweep on the road.
Toyama Grouses Down Chiba Jets Behind Double-Double Performances
The Toyama Grouses defeated the Chiba Jets 83-78 on the road, leading from wire to wire without surrendering the advantage once. Darrel Willis Jr. paced the Grouses with 24 points and 18 rebounds, while teammate Amir Sims added 15 points and 10 rebounds. Brian Angola contributed 17 points, 7 rebounds, and 9 assists.
🏆 Chiba Lotte Marines @ Hiroshima Carp · NPB📊 Away -110 | Home -122 · Spread 0 (home) · O/U 6.5The Chiba Lotte Marines arrive in Hiroshima riding a two-game winning streak and holding a 2-0 edge in the season series. While the Carp are struggling at 18-26-2, the betting…
In other fixtures across the league on Nov. 1, Alvark Tokyo routed the Utsunomiya Brex 106-71 behind a 35-point margin. Altiri Chiba topped the Akita Northern Happinets 102-83, and the Gunma Crane Thunders posted a 102-60 victory against the Osaka Evessa.
Shinshu Brave Warriors Complete Comeback Against Kyoto Hannaries
The Shinshu Brave Warriors overcame an 18-point deficit to defeat the Kyoto Hannaries 67-65, extending their winning streak to three games. Facing a Kyoto side contending near the top of the Western Conference, Shinshu turned the game around in the fourth quarter. Keavon Harris capitalized on a turnover to score with 20 seconds remaining, then sank two free throws with seven seconds left to build a two-point cushion. Despite allowing Kyoto an offensive possession with 2.8 seconds on the clock, the Shinshu defense held firm.
Levanga Hokkaido halted the Ibaraki Robots’ winning streak with a 96-88 victory. Hokkaido rebounded offensively behind a team-high 20 points from Keisei Tominaga. Gary Clark, Marques Bolden, Dwight Ramos, and John Harrer each scored in double figures.
Yokohama B-Corsairs Rookie Shines in Kanagawa Derby Sweep
The Yokohama B-Corsairs traveled to the Todoroki Arena and defeated the Kawasaki Brave Thunders 77-66 to claim consecutive wins in the Kanagawa derby. Rookie Arata Arai led the B-Corsairs with 18 points, connecting on three shots from beyond the arc.
In other matchups, the Sendai 89ERS beat the Tokyo SR 87-79, and the Kobe Storks edged the Nagasaki Velca 90-87. The Mikawa SeaHorses defeated the Saga Ballooners 84-78, the Nagoya Diamond Dolphins handled the Shiga Lakes 87-64, and the San-en NeoPhoenix defeated the Ryukyu Golden Kings 96-86.
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