B2 Fukuoka | Unable to control the back-and-forth battle, losing by a narrow margin

B2 Fukuoka | Unable to win the back-and-forth battle, suffers a narrow defeat ​
Rising Zephyr Fukuoka Co., Ltd. Press Release: October 3, 2025 B2 Fukuoka | Unable to win the back-and-forth battle, resulting in a close loss The Resona Group B.LEAGUE 2025-26 season match between Rizing Zephyr Fukuoka and Vertex Shizuoka, held on Friday, October 3, 2025, ended with a loss for Fukuoka, 62-72 Shizuoka.
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[Match results] [Fukuoka] 62-72 [Shizuoka] 1Q 13-14 2Q 15-18 3Q 12-16 4Q 22-24 【Battle Review】 In the first quarter, the team struggled against Shizuoka’s solid defense, but #8 Aoki opened the scoring with a 3-point shot, just like in Game 1. #24 Barrell also used his physical strength to score points with powerful inside shots, forming the core of the offense. #34 Aguilar also added points with a putback from a rebound, keeping the momentum going, but in the final minutes, they allowed Shizuoka to make outside shots and went into the second quarter trailing by one point. In the second quarter, #32 Kano made his first 3-point shot since transferring, immediately turning the game around. The shot excited the crowd, giving the team momentum, and Aguilar and Kano continued to score at key moments, resulting in a back-and-forth battle. However, a lack of shooting accuracy prevented them from fully taking control, and Shizuoka once again took the lead in the final minutes. With their lead widening, the first half ended with them trailing by four points. ＜Second Half＞ The third quarter was a tough one, with a series of mistakes. Still, Burrell steadily scored points with powerful inside and mid-range shots, and Aoki also added a mid-range shot, showing tenacity. However, with the team’s transitions becoming more rapid, Shizuoka scored consecutive points, widening the gap and creating a difficult game. The team continued to lose in the final quarter, losing the rebounding advantage throughout and unable to regain control. Despite a series of fouls, including an
unsportsmanlike foul by Aguilar, #23 Murakami thrilled the crowd with steals and three-pointers, and they fought hard to regain momentum. They continued to make inroads, but were unable to turn the tide until the end. Despite their tenacity, they unfortunately lost the game. Individually, Burrell scored 24 points, more than he did in Game 1, and demonstrated his presence as the center of the offense. Aguilar also contributed, grabbing 11 rebounds. Both players demonstrated their support for the team, including their dedicated play that doesn’t show up in the numbers. [Comment] Masato Fukushima HC I think these two games were a great learning experience for the players. Today, there was some foul trouble, so it was a game that could have gone either way. It was a good game with both teams bringing out their main players. Even the smallest things can make a difference. Shizuoka overcame that uncertainty, thanks to the support of their home team and the bitterness of yesterday’s loss. At first, we tried to get into a rhythm, but unlucky foul trouble slowed us down. Our playmakers, #8 Aoki and #24 Barrell, were in foul trouble, so we had to work hard. I think the challenge is how to break through the offense from a defensive standpoint. [Highlights]
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