Takatoshi Furukawa sank a late three-pointer with twenty-one seconds remaining on the clock to lift the Shinshu Brave Warriors to a 101-96 victory over the Akita Northern Happinets, DAZN reported.
Late Drama in Akita
The B.LEAGUE PREMIER fixture at the CNA Arena on November 8 saw the lead swing back and forth deep into the fourth quarter. Akita seized a 96-94 advantage with thirty-one seconds left after a three-pointer from Jiao Bailin.
Furukawa answered immediately for Shinshu, drilling the decisive perimeter shot to put his side ahead for good. Mike Daum secured the result at the line and with a late dunk, pushing Shinshu’s winning streak to four games.
Alvark Tokyo Controls San-en
At the Toyota Arena Tokyo, the Alvark Tokyo led from wire to wire in an 88-67 victory over the San-en NeoPhoenix. A Tokyo returned home following a demanding travel stretch that included away fixtures in Taiwan on November 4 and Sendai on November 6. The home side maintained a comfortable margin throughout the contest, denying San-en any opportunity to pull ahead.
Chiba Jets Sweep Past Saga
The Chiba Jets shot past the Saga Ballooners 111-103 at the SAGA Arena despite playing without Yuta Watanabe and Nate Williams. Naoki Tashiro led a blistering long-range attack with five three-pointers, while Shuta Hara hit four, and Yuki Togashi and Ren Kanenaka each added three. The Jets connected on nineteen attempts from beyond the arc to secure their first victories of the campaign.
November 8 Match Results
| Time | Venue | Home | Result | Away |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14:05 | CNA Arena | Akita Northern Happinets | 96-101 | Shinshu Brave Warriors |
| 15:05 | Kariya City Gymnasium | Seahorses Mikawa | 96-91 | Shiga Lakes |
| 17:05 | Toyota Arena Tokyo | Alvark Tokyo | 88-67 | San-en NeoPhoenix |
| 17:05 | SAGA Arena | Saga Ballooners | 103-111 | Chiba Jets |
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