Keisei Tominaga scored 40 points for Levanga Hokkaido in a 110–96 loss against the San-en NeoPhoenix on November 11 at Hokkai Kitayell.
The risona group B.LEAGUE 2026–27 B.LEAGUE PREMIER fixture saw Hokkaido slip behind early, finishing the first half trailing 61–44 after San-en hit consistent perimeter shots. Tominaga carried the offense after the break, scoring 17 points in the third quarter alone and hitting a deep three-pointer near the center logo to briefly level the score.
Tominaga logged 28 minutes and 21 seconds on the floor, converting 14 of 24 field goal attempts, including five of 12 from beyond the arc, alongside seven successful free throws without a miss.
“Even though I continue to feel some discomfort in my foot, it is no excuse as long as I am stepping onto the court,” Tominaga said after the game.
Hokkaido struggled to find its rhythm from the opening tip, conceding a 5–0 run after turning the ball over. Tominaga said that giving up a 17-point lead by halftime made the second-half comeback attempt unsustainable.
“Lately, it has been the same story, with our start in the first half not going well,” Tominaga said. “Conceding a 17-lead by halftime makes the second half difficult, and we want to improve that for the next game.”
The guard also addressed the demanding calendar under the new league format, pointing out that scheduling gaps between opponents are inevitable.
“With the B Premier schedule, there are differences in the match intervals between opponents, but this is something that will happen to any team at some point,” Tominaga said. “Rather than making excuses, it is vital that we focus on recovery and prepare so we can approach matches at 100 percent.”
Tominaga generated separation using off-ball screens, finding room to distribute or take shots himself. His deep-range shooting included a conversion near the center logo.
“I am confident shooting from that kind of range,” Tominaga said. “The opponent went a bit under the screen and gave me space, and having made a few shots prior to that, I could shoot with confidence.”
He also highlighted his chemistry with teammate John Harler, who is playing his second season with Hokkaido.
“Entering our second season playing together, our timing has improved with every match, and Harler understands what I want to do,” Tominaga said. “He is one of the best screeners I have played with. By setting screens, we create space for each other and work well together.”
Following this performance, Tominaga raised his season scoring average to 25.6 points per game, sitting second in the league scoring race behind Sendai 89ERS guard Jarrett Culver, who leads at 27.6 points per game.
Levanga Hokkaido 96, San-en NeoPhoenix 110
Hokkaido: 28 | 16 | 31 | 21 — 96
San-en: 34 | 27 | 19 | 30 — 110
