TL;DR
- Chiba Jets defeated Nagoya Diamond Dolphins 87-86 in B1 League Round 12.
- Nagoya D led by 8 points in the first quarter, but Chiba J took a 2-point lead at halftime.
- Chiba J secured a comeback win in the final 4.5 seconds after trailing late in the fourth quarter.
- This victory helped Chiba Jets escape a losing streak, while Nagoya D missed a chance for consecutive wins.
On Sunday, December 7th, the 12th round of the B1 League featured a game between the Chiba Jets and the Nagoya Diamond Dolphins at the Rara Arena Tokyo Bay (Funabashi City, Chiba Prefecture), with The Chiba J emerging victorious with a score of 87 to 86. While Nagoya D had won a close match the previous day, on this occasion, Chiba J secured a comeback in the final 4.5 seconds, resulting in a split of the two-game series following the bye week.
In the first quarter, Keita Imamura of Nagoya D initiated the offense, successfully sinking two three-point shots. Furthermore, the team's characteristic high-intensity defense forced turnovers from Chiba J, concluding the quarter with Nagoya leading 21 to 29.
However, the second quarter saw the game shift to Chiba J's rhythm. Despite an opening possession resulting in a turnover, Chiba J mounted a fierce comeback from a 10-point deficit. D.J. Hogg's three-point shots landed consecutively late in the period, enabling them to take a 43-41 lead and conclude the first half.
後半は、互いに一歩も譲らず、最後までどちらが勝つのかわからない手に汗握る展開が続いた。第3クォーターの点差は開いてもワンポゼッション差。
In the fourth quarter, Nagoya D significantly increased their intensity, extending their lead to seven points and appearing to seize control of the game. However, Chiba J., with a through-point shot from Yuki Togashi, narrowed the gap to 77-81. With less than a minute remaining and the outcome still uncertain, the arena's excitement reached its peak. Nagoya D's Kaito Imamura successfully made a three-point shot just before the shot clock expired. With 28.2 seconds left, and Nagoya D seemingly poised to secure victory at 82-86, D.J. Hog responded with consecutive three-point shots and free throws, leading his team to a come-from-behind win.
千葉Jはこの1点差の価値ある勝利で連敗から脱出。満員のアリーナでのブースターオフェンスも効いたのか、名古屋Dな強度高いディフェンスを打開した。一方、名古屋Dは東地区の強敵相手に連勝とはならなかった。
12月10日に行われる次戦、千葉Jはホームで川崎ブレイブサンダースと、名古屋Dはアウェイで琉球ゴールデンキングスと戦う。
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