B2 Fukuoka | Back-and-forth battle ends in defeat after late-game perimeter onslaught

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In a closely contested match on March 28, 2026, the Rising Zephyr Fukuoka fell to the Kobe Storks with a final score of 72-82, as Kobe secured the West Division title.

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In a closely contested match on March 28, 2026, the Rising Zephyr Fukuoka fell to the Kobe Storks with a final score of 72-82, as Kobe secured the West Division title.

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The Resona Group B.LEAGUE 2025-26 season game held on Saturday, March 28, 2026, between the Rising Zephyr Fukuoka and the Kobe Storks ended in a 72-82 defeat for Fukuoka. 【Match Results】 【Fukuoka】72-82【Kobe】 1Q 18-18 2Q 16-19 3Q 18-18 4Q 20-27 【Game Review】 ＜First Half＞ Fukuoka challenged Kobe, who were on the verge of clinching the West Division title. Early in the game, Fukuoka allowed a 3-pointer to Kobe's #12 Kimura, but #8 Aoki responded in the paint. Despite struggling against Kobe's pressure defense, #7 Nishikawa confidently sank an outside shot when open. #30 Woodbury followed with an outside shot and completed a 4-point play after being fouled. However, Kobe maintained control with consecutive 3-pointers from #90 Nomizo, #8 Hachimura, and #33 Sasakura. The first 10 minutes ended in a deadlock. Fukuoka took the lead as #33 Kato and #10 Sun calmly sank 3-pointers, and Woodbury added points in the paint. Kobe, however, fought back in the paint, refusing to let the momentum slip. Although Fukuoka looked to take control with the coordination between #24 Burrell and #34 Aguilar, turnovers cost them their rhythm. Kobe then took the lead with a 3-pointer from #32 May. Fukuoka stayed in the game by converting free throws, but a buzzer-beating 3-pointer from Sasakura left Fukuoka trailing by 3 points at halftime. ＜Second Half＞ Fueled by the arena's energy from the buzzer-beater, #30 Kaneda hit a 3-pointer to extend Kobe's lead. Kobe capitalized with a paint attack from Kimura to seize control. Fukuoka fought back with 3-pointers from #0 Aida and Aguilar. #32 Kano and Nishikawa added outside shots to finally tie the game. However, Kobe responded with Kimura's third 3-pointer of the night. The game entered the final quarter with a one-possession difference. Trailing by 3 points in the 4th quarter, Woodbury scored from inside and out to take the lead, but Kobe countered with #23 Childs in the paint. As Woodbury sank his fourth 3-pointer, May immediately answered for Kob

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