[Gunma Crane Thunders: Game Result] May 11 (Mon) vs Chiba Jets Resona Group B.LEAGUE QUARTERFINALS 2025-26
The Gunma Crane Thunders concluded their season after a defeat to the Chiba Jets in the Resona Group B.LEAGUE QUARTERFINALS on May 11, 2026. Despite battling numerous injuries, the players fought relentlessly until the very end, underscoring the strong bond between the team and its fans.
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- 📰 Published: May 12, 2026 at 09:50
- 🔍 Collected: May 12, 2026 at 01:31
- 🤖 AI Analyzed: May 12, 2026 at 02:16 (44 min after Collected)
Starting Five
■ Gunma Crane Thunders
#0 Yuma Fujii
#4 Trey Jones
#6 Takuto Nakamura
#8 Kelly Blackshear Jr.
#9 Naoto Tsuji
■ Chiba Jets
#1 Yuta Watanabe
#4 Naoki Tashiro
#10 D.J. Hogg
#15 Garrison Brooks
#31 Shuta Hara
Key Stats
#0 Yuma Fujii 6 points 3P(2/5) 6 rebounds
#1 Koh Flippin 4 points 7 rebounds 2 assists
#4 Trey Jones 18 points 3P(4/9) 4 assists
#6 Takuto Nakamura 11 points 3 steals
#8 Kelly Blackshear Jr. 12 points 15 rebounds 7 assists 2 steals
#9 Naoto Tsuji 5 points 3 rebounds 2 assists 2 steals
#29 Kazuki Hosokawa 12 points 3P(4/9)
Head Coach Kyle Milling
Rather than the game itself, I want to talk about this season and this team. I think the very end of the game truly symbolized our season. With about one minute left, we were down by about 8 points, but we never gave up, creating a chance to even turn the game around, which I believe truly symbolized this team. This season, due to unfortunate circumstances, many players got injured, and there were many ups and downs, but our players still believed in each other and fought as one team to create this situation, which I am truly proud of. This applies not only to the players but to everyone involved with this team, Gunma. I am truly proud that we were able to fight like this until the very end.
(Regarding the 3rd and 4th quarters, you seemed to lose momentum. What did you say to the team as a head coach?)
Honestly, in the second half, I didn't think it was beautiful basketball, but we didn't have the luxury of substitutions because we were missing some players. Chiba seemed to have that leeway with all their players available, but our players really ran out of gas and couldn't give their all at the end. Of course, both teams were probably tired from playing three consecutive games, but I think fighting until the very end is what matters.
Player Trey Jones
It was a really tough game. But I think we fought until the very end. And I think it was a game where we truly found an opportunity to win. Looking back, I am really proud of this team.
(The second half was quite a struggle. Did anything change?)
Nothing changed; everyone was truly tired in the second half. Still, all we could do was continue to fight with our maximum effort. I think everyone fought to the end, and that symbolized us this season. We have fought to the end in every game, and everyone showed that at the very end. I truly believe this team is capable of winning a championship.
(Despite it being a very tough game, you played great basketball, but both yesterday and today you just fell short. What was needed to bridge this gap?)
This morning, I watched the video thoroughly and reviewed yesterday's game. At that time, there were so many correctable mistakes, so I deeply regretted losing by such a narrow margin yesterday. Today, Game 3 was truly difficult and tough. Still, we fell short, but we continued to fight. I really wanted to win and go home today. We couldn't quite reach it, but I am truly proud of this team and this kind of fight.
(A message to the fans)
The fans were truly wonderful throughout this entire season, all year long. I've been with this team since the B2 era and have seen this team grow, and the growth of both the club and the fanbase has truly been amazing. I have no doubt that they are the best fans in Japan, coming to every game, home and away, pushing us forward, truly like a sixth man. I sincerely want to tell all the fans, thank you for your support throughout the season.
Player Naoto Tsuji
I'm truly frustrated. To be ended by Chiba (Jets) again. I wanted revenge for last year, but couldn't achieve it, and it's truly disappointing and frustrating.
■ Gunma Crane Thunders
#0 Yuma Fujii
#4 Trey Jones
#6 Takuto Nakamura
#8 Kelly Blackshear Jr.
#9 Naoto Tsuji
■ Chiba Jets
#1 Yuta Watanabe
#4 Naoki Tashiro
#10 D.J. Hogg
#15 Garrison Brooks
#31 Shuta Hara
Key Stats
#0 Yuma Fujii 6 points 3P(2/5) 6 rebounds
#1 Koh Flippin 4 points 7 rebounds 2 assists
#4 Trey Jones 18 points 3P(4/9) 4 assists
#6 Takuto Nakamura 11 points 3 steals
#8 Kelly Blackshear Jr. 12 points 15 rebounds 7 assists 2 steals
#9 Naoto Tsuji 5 points 3 rebounds 2 assists 2 steals
#29 Kazuki Hosokawa 12 points 3P(4/9)
Head Coach Kyle Milling
Rather than the game itself, I want to talk about this season and this team. I think the very end of the game truly symbolized our season. With about one minute left, we were down by about 8 points, but we never gave up, creating a chance to even turn the game around, which I believe truly symbolized this team. This season, due to unfortunate circumstances, many players got injured, and there were many ups and downs, but our players still believed in each other and fought as one team to create this situation, which I am truly proud of. This applies not only to the players but to everyone involved with this team, Gunma. I am truly proud that we were able to fight like this until the very end.
(Regarding the 3rd and 4th quarters, you seemed to lose momentum. What did you say to the team as a head coach?)
Honestly, in the second half, I didn't think it was beautiful basketball, but we didn't have the luxury of substitutions because we were missing some players. Chiba seemed to have that leeway with all their players available, but our players really ran out of gas and couldn't give their all at the end. Of course, both teams were probably tired from playing three consecutive games, but I think fighting until the very end is what matters.
Player Trey Jones
It was a really tough game. But I think we fought until the very end. And I think it was a game where we truly found an opportunity to win. Looking back, I am really proud of this team.
(The second half was quite a struggle. Did anything change?)
Nothing changed; everyone was truly tired in the second half. Still, all we could do was continue to fight with our maximum effort. I think everyone fought to the end, and that symbolized us this season. We have fought to the end in every game, and everyone showed that at the very end. I truly believe this team is capable of winning a championship.
(Despite it being a very tough game, you played great basketball, but both yesterday and today you just fell short. What was needed to bridge this gap?)
This morning, I watched the video thoroughly and reviewed yesterday's game. At that time, there were so many correctable mistakes, so I deeply regretted losing by such a narrow margin yesterday. Today, Game 3 was truly difficult and tough. Still, we fell short, but we continued to fight. I really wanted to win and go home today. We couldn't quite reach it, but I am truly proud of this team and this kind of fight.
(A message to the fans)
The fans were truly wonderful throughout this entire season, all year long. I've been with this team since the B2 era and have seen this team grow, and the growth of both the club and the fanbase has truly been amazing. I have no doubt that they are the best fans in Japan, coming to every game, home and away, pushing us forward, truly like a sixth man. I sincerely want to tell all the fans, thank you for your support throughout the season.
Player Naoto Tsuji
I'm truly frustrated. To be ended by Chiba (Jets) again. I wanted revenge for last year, but couldn't achieve it, and it's truly disappointing and frustrating.