B2 Fukuoka | Unable to stop Fukushima’s comeback even in extra time, resulting in defeat
Rising Zephyr Fukuoka Co., Ltd. Press Release: October 12, 2025 B2 Fukuoka | Unable to stop Fukushima’s comeback even in extra time, resulting in defeat The Resona Group B.LEAGUE 2025-26 season match between Rizing Zephyr Fukuoka and Fukushima Firebonds, held on Sunday, October 12, 2025, ended with a loss for Fukuoka, 80-88 Fukushima.
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[Match results] [Fukuoka] 80-88 [Fukushima] 1Q 22-12 2Q 28-17 3Q 13-19 4Q 10-25 O.T. 7-15 【Battle Review】 In the first quarter, #24 Burrell made his presence felt with blocks and rebounds, scoring with a variety of shots. #5 Reed continued his momentum from Game 1, leading the offense with mid-range shots and 3-pointers immediately after entering the game. #34 Aguilar also made a 3-pointer, giving the team a strong start with defense and offense working together. In the second quarter, #8 Aoki’s steal sparked the team’s momentum. Fukuoka continued to gain momentum, with Reed and Aguilar continuing to play at the center of the offense, scoring a combined 28 points. They remained focused on defense, and with a well-coordinated offense and defense, they took control and went into halftime with a 21-point lead. ＜Second Half＞ The third quarter was a complete reversal from the first, with Fukushima’s rhythmic offense continuing to pressure them. Aoki continued to score aggressively, reaching double digits, and #32 Kano also made a 3-point shot, but struggled against the opponent’s high shooting accuracy, allowing the lead to narrow. The fourth quarter also started poorly, allowing Fukushima to score. Despite a timeout to make corrections, Fukushima’s momentum continued, and turnovers continued to make things difficult. Kano’s 3-point shot temporarily put an end to the momentum, but Fukushima continued to score, tying the score in the final minutes and sending the game into overtime. ＜OT＞ Struggling with rebounds, the team continued to be forced to endure. Even in overtime, they were unable to stop Fukushima’s momentum, ultimately losing 80-88 and failing to secure their first home win. [Comment] Masato Fukushima HC We played a game we shouldn’t have played, so much so that I can’t even find any comments. The first and second halves were completely different. In the first half, we learned from our mistakes in Game 1 and showed an emphasis on possession, but in the second half, we went back to that. We lost the ball and were isolated in many situations, which we need to improve. Even with timeouts and substitutions, we weren’t able to regain our momentum, and ultimately, that’s my responsibility. There were periods when we lacked execution. We were easily handed the ball to the opponent, engaged in disorganized offense, and lost rebounds, allowing ourselves to be swept up in the opponent’s pace. We lacked the ability to put a stop to the game and calmly close the gap. Ideally, we wanted to win and reflect on this game, but we must now remember not to lose sight of our goal: basketball. These two consecutive losses were tough, but I hope this experience will serve as motivation for the next game. One thing I can say to everyone is that we need to work harder on rebounding. Our next match against Ehime will be a tough one against a bigger opponent, but we want to put on a good show for our disappointed supporters. Pablo Aguilar Comparing the first and second halves, it was like we were a completely different team. Looking at the second half alone, our defense slacked and we couldn’t get any momentum going on offense, which I think was a game development that professionals shouldn’t have. Although it’s still early in the season, I hope to use today’s loss as an opportunity to take a fresh look at areas we need to improve both individually and as a team. I really hate losing. The season is long, but I think how we finish is more important than how we start. Whether on offense or defense, if we don’t apply what we’ve built up in practice to our games, we won’t get good results at the end of the season. I want to work on becoming more united as a team, both in practice and during games. [Highlights]
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