This weekend, on April 18th (Saturday) and 19th (Sunday), the home game against San-en NeoPhoenix is approaching. This time, we will introduce the highlights of this match, incorporating the characteristics of the opponent seen from data.

San-en has maintained an 80% winning rate with 15 wins and 3 losses in 18 games since February, having defeated top teams such as Chiba Jets and Nagasaki Velca. When viewed from data, what is most remarkable about San-en is their offense, which boasts league-leading shooting accuracy and coordination.

San-en: Highly Accurate Offense

San-en's average score is 86.0 points (5th in the league). This scoring ability is supported by their high field goal success rate of 46.4% (6th in the league). Furthermore, their average assists are 21.9 (5th in the league), indicating excellent ball movement and an attack that is difficult to pinpoint. In addition, their average steals are also high at 7.9 (5th in the league), showing their ability to seize the initiative by exploiting opponent's weaknesses.

Kings: Tenacious Defense and Strength Under the Basket

The Kings, on the other hand, will confront this momentum head-on with their characteristic 'tenacious defense and strength under the basket.'

The Kings boast a very strong defense, with an average of 74.3 points conceded this season, the third lowest in the league. Furthermore, in rebounds, which are crucial for victory, they average 41.5 (2nd in the league), surpassing San-en's 36.4. Also, their average turnovers are 11.2 (2nd in the league), which is a strength that allows them to play a solid game.

How the Kings can slow down San-en's fast-paced offense with their defense and force them to take tough shots, and then secure rebounds from missed shots to prevent second chances, will be the biggest key to winning this intense match.

We ask for your continued strong support at Okinawa Suntory Arena for this important match towards advancing to the championship.

Match Information

・Opponent: San-en NeoPhoenix

・Date: April 18th (Saturday), 19th (Sunday) 18:05 TIP-OFF

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FACT BOX

  • Source: PR TIMES
  • Category: event