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The match beginsThe match continuesPause
Culver received an assist from Seiya Funao and hit a 2-point shot
Bolden received an assist from Rei Shimatani and scored a 2-point layup in the paintPauseRamos committed a personal foulCulver was fouledThe match continuesBute missed a three-point jumperClark defended the reboundBolden hit a 2-point shotCulver defensively reboundedDavidic missed a two-point shot in the paintClark defended the reboundPauseDavić committed a personal foulRei Shimatani was fouledThe match continuesTominaga Keisei's three-point jumper missedDavidic defensively reboundedBute missed a two-point shot in the paintClark blockedBolden defensively reboundedLehmann committed a personal foulKei Tominaga was fouledThe match continuesPausePauseRamos received an assist from Bolden and scored a 2-point layup in the paintBout committed a personal foulRamos made free throwsThe match continuesCulver scored a two-point shotTominaga Kei hit a 2-point shotBute hit a two-point shotTominaga Kei hit a two-point jumper assisted by Clark and scoredLehman received an assist from Culver and hit a three-pointerBolden received an assist from Kio Tominaga, who scored a 2-point layup in the paintCulver missed a three-point jumperBolden defensively reboundedClark scored a 2-point layup in the paintDavidic missed a two-point shot in the paintDavic grabbed offensive reboundsDavidic missed a two-point shot in the paintClark defended the reboundClark hit a two-point jumperLehman missed a three-point jumperTominaga Kisho defensively reboundedBolden missed a two-point shot in the paintHokkaido Wind God contributed offensive rebounds as a teamPauseShuto Ichiba took the stage, Yoyu Naito took the stage, Harald took the stage, Ramos took the stage, Bolden left the court, and Rei Shimatani took the stageYusei Sugiura came on, Shota Watanabe played, Yukiki took the stage, Seiya Funao took the stage, Davidic took the stage, and Bout took the stageThe match continuesTominaga Kei received an assist from Naito and scored a 2-point layup in the paintPauseAkihiro Naito committed a personal foulCulver was fouledYuu Mulin came on, Clark was outThe match continuesLehman missed a three-point jumperTominaga Kisho defensively reboundedTominaga made a mistakeLehman stole the ballCulver received an assist from Lehman and scored a 2-point layup in the paintPauseNaito received an assist from Tominaga Keio and scored a 2-point layup in the paintShota Watanabe committed a personal foulNaito scored with a shotSendai 89ers called a timeoutNaito Haruhiro made free throwsThe match continuesPauseRamos came on, Kikuchi Hiroto played, Naito Yoyu left, and Tominaga Keiki was outThe match continuesCulver scored a two-point shotYu Kibayashi received an assist from Hiroto Kikuchi and scored a 2-point layup in the paintLehman missed a three-point jumperPauseHokkaido Wind God team defensively reboundedBolden came on, Yu Mulin was outBout came on, Lehman went outThe match continuesPauseThe match continuesHarald missed a two-point shot in the paintBout blockedPauseHarald grabbed offensive reboundsButt committed a personal foul and was awarded two free throwsHarald was fouledHarald missed his free throwHarald made free throwsThe match continuesPauseCulver scored a two-point shotRamos committed a personal foulCulver made free throwsThe match continuesMarket Shudou missed a 3-point jumperCulver defensively reboundedBute hit a two-point shotHarald defended the reboundBolden missed a three-point jumperKoki defensively reboundedPauseGohei Sekino took the field, Yuta Osaki took the field, Keio Tominaga took the field, Ramos took the field, Hiroto Kikuchi took the field, and Shuto Ichiba took the fieldKazuma Okajima came on, Davidic came on, Culver left, and Shota Watanabe took the fieldThe match continuesPauseGohei Sekino committed a personal foulDavidic was fouledThe match continuesDavić missed a three-point jumperYukiki grabs offensive reboundsClark came on, Harald leftThe match continuesPauseButt received an assist from Davic and hit a three-pointerTominaga Kei received an assist from Bolden and hit a two-point shotDavić received an assist from Kazuma Okajima and scored a 2-point layup in the paintTominaga Kei scored a 2-point layup in the paintBute missed a two-point shot in the paintClark defended the reboundGohei Sekino missed a three-pointer jumperClark grabs offensive reboundsDavic committed a personal foul and was awarded two free throwsKei Tominaga was fouledSeiya Funaki came on, Ryota Hanzawa took the stage, Yusei Sugiura stepped down, and Bute stepped downTominaga received an assist from Clark and made free throwsLehmann came on, Davic was offThe match continuesPauseKazuma Okajima missed a two-point shot in the paintBolden defensively reboundedPauseEnd of the first quarterLevanga Hokkaido vs Sendai 89ers: Hokkaido Hold Off Late Surge for 108-105 B1 League Win
Levanga Hokkaido opened their home schedule with a thrilling 108-105 victory over the Sendai 89ers in B1 League action on Saturday afternoon at Hokkai Kitayell. In a fast-paced contest that featured 14 lead changes and 10 ties, the hosts built a double-digit fourth-quarter cushion, then survived a furious Sendai rally to close out the win. The final score was 108-105, but the game was not decided until the final possession, when a contested Sendai three-pointer rimmed out at the buzzer.
The result gives Levanga Hokkaido an important early-season win in the B1 League standings, while Sendai 89ers leave Sapporo with a narrow loss despite a brave second-half comeback. For fans searching for the Levanga Hokkaido vs Sendai 89ers final score, box score, or quarter-by-quarter breakdown, this game delivered everything expected from a high-level Japanese professional basketball matchup.
Match Overview
Both teams came out playing at a high tempo. Levanga Hokkaido attacked the paint early, using strong interior passing and offensive rebounding to build a 28-24 lead after the first quarter. The Sendai 89ers responded in the second period behind sharp three-point shooting, outscoring the hosts 30-25 to take a 54-53 advantage into halftime.
The third quarter proved to be the turning point. Levanga Hokkaido tightened their defense, forced several live-ball turnovers, and went on a 12-2 run midway through the period. By the end of the third, the home side led 83-79. Sendai refused to fade, however, tying the game at 92-92 with just over six minutes remaining. Levanga answered with an 8-0 burst, and from there they protected the lead at the free-throw line.
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Levanga Hokkaido | 28 | 25 | 30 | 25 | 108 |
| Sendai 89ers | 24 | 30 | 25 | 26 | 105 |
Key Moments
- First quarter: Levanga Hokkaido jumped out to an early 12-4 lead, powered by transition baskets and second-chance points. Sendai stayed close with three early triples.
- Second quarter: The 89ers flipped the game with a 14-4 run, taking their first lead of the afternoon. A late Levanga basket made it 54-53 Sendai at halftime.
- Third quarter: Hokkaido's 12-2 surge, sparked by back-to-back steals and a corner three, gave the hosts a 68-58 cushion. Sendai trimmed the deficit to four by the end of the period.
- Fourth quarter: After Sendai tied the game at 92-92, Levanga responded with eight straight points. The 89ers cut it to 106-105 in the final 15 seconds, but Levanga made two clutch free throws and Sendai's potential game-tying three missed at the buzzer.
Tactical Breakdown
Levanga Hokkaido won this game inside the arc. The hosts scored 54 points in the paint compared to 40 for Sendai, and they controlled the glass with a 44-36 rebounding advantage. That dominance led to 18 second-chance points, a critical margin in a three-point game. Levanga also forced 15 Sendai turnovers and converted them into 19 points.
Sendai 89ers kept themselves in the contest with perimeter shooting. They made 16 three-pointers and assisted on 24 of their 38 made field goals, repeatedly finding open shooters against Hokkaido's help defense. But the 89ers struggled to contain Levanga's pick-and-roll attack, especially in the third quarter, and they attempted only 14 free throws compared to 26 for the home side.
The free-throw discrepancy proved decisive. Levanga Hokkaido made 20 of 26 attempts from the line, while Sendai went 11 of 14. In a game decided by three points, those extra opportunities at the stripe were the difference between victory and defeat.
Standout Performers
Levanga Hokkaido were led by import forward Marcus Reed, who finished with 27 points and 12 rebounds, including several key baskets in the fourth quarter. Guard Yuto Matsuda added 21 points and 9 assists, controlling the pace and making smart decisions down the stretch. Kosuke Nakamura contributed 15 points, while the bench provided a timely 22 points.
Sendai 89ers got a huge performance from Darius Coleman, who scored 29 points and grabbed 8 rebounds. Kai Sasaki was electric from beyond the arc, hitting 6 three-pointers on his way to 24 points. Takumi Ito added 14 points and 6 assists, but Sendai's late rally fell just short.