B.LEAGUE PREMIER Results: Nagasaki Velca Secures First Win as Gunma Crane Thunders Extend Unbeaten Streak to Five

Nagasaki Velca secured their first win of the 2026-27 B.LEAGUE PREMIER season on October 8, defeating the Shinshu Brave Warriors 74-71. Teams and league rivals also saw action, as Gunma Crane Thunders extended their undefeated streak to five games and Kobe Storks notched a historic victory over the Chiba Jets.

Nagasaki Velca secures first win behind Yudai Baba

After opening the season with four consecutive losses, defending champions Nagasaki Velca broke their winless streak in a comeback victory against Shinshu. According to league results reported by DAZN, Nagasaki trailed by as many as 14 points with 33 seconds remaining in the second quarter. The team narrowed the deficit to six points by the end of the third quarter before forcing a close finish.

Yudai Baba provided the decisive momentum for Nagasaki, hitting a go-ahead shot with 25 seconds left in the game. Following the basket, Baba forced a turnover on the ensuing defensive possession and subsequently converted two free throws to seal the 74-71 result. Baba finished the contest with 27 points, 7 rebounds, 5 assists, and 3 steals.

Kobe Storks defeat Chiba Jets

Kobe Storks ended a two-game losing skid with a 94-86 victory over the Chiba Jets on October 8. The game remained competitive until the final minutes, with Kobe trailing by three points with 1:59 remaining in the fourth quarter. Ferdaws Aimaq sparked a late run with consecutive scores, followed by a three-point shot from Yoeli Childs that extended the lead to four points with 40 seconds left. Jalen McDaniels added insurance points at the free-throw line to finalize the club’s first-ever win against the Chiba Jets.

Gunma Crane Thunders maintain perfect record

The Gunma Crane Thunders extended their winning streak to five games by defeating the Ryukyu Golden Kings 76-65 on the road. While the first half featured multiple lead changes, Kazuki Hosokawa shifted the momentum by scoring eight points in the first two minutes of the third quarter. Contributions from Koh Flippin and Yuma Fujii further widened the gap for the visitors.

Despite a fourth-quarter push from Ryukyu, Gunma maintained control through offensive output from Kerry Blackshear Jr., who scored 10 points in the final frame, and Trey Jones, who added 8. The team managed its rotation to maintain a balanced attack while playing without Stanley Johnson.

B.LEAGUE PREMIER results for October 8

The B.LEAGUE PREMIER held five matches on October 8. The full results are as follows:

• Alvark Tokyo 90-74 Saga Ballooners
• Kobe Storks 94-86 Chiba Jets
• Nagasaki Velca 74-71 Shinshu Brave Warriors
• Akita Northern Happinets 81-87 Kawasaki Brave Thunders
• Ryukyu Golden Kings 65-76 Gunma Crane Thunders