NBA G League United Defeats japanese B.LEAGUE Teams in Global Invitational
Tokyo, Japan – September 14, 2025 - NBA G League United emerged victorious from the “B.LEAGUE GLOBAL INVITATIONAL 2025,” a two-day international kind series against teams from Japan’s professional basketball league, B.LEAGUE.The matches, held September 12th and 13th, provided a valuable competitive experience for Japanese clubs as they strive to elevate their game on the world stage.
The series kicked off on Friday,september 12th,at Open House Arena Ota in Gunma Prefecture,where the Gunma Crane Thunders put up a strong fight but ultimately fell to NBA G League United with a final score of 87-91.
The following day, Saturday, September 13th, saw a highly anticipated matchup between Alvark Tokyo and NBA G League United at TOYOTA ARENA TOKYO in Koto-ku, Tokyo. The game was a nail-biter,extending into overtime before Alvark Tokyo was defeated 95-108. Despite the loss, the game showcased the growing talent and competitive spirit within the B.LEAGUE.
“This international friendly was a crucial step in B.LEAGUE’s ongoing efforts to enhance the competitive abilities of our clubs,” saeid B.LEAGUE Chairman Shimada Shinji. “Providing opportunities to challenge international competition is vital for the continued growth of Japanese basketball.”
B.LEAGUE expressed its gratitude to the fans who attended both games and offered their support from across the country. The league remains committed to fostering international partnerships and creating more opportunities for Japanese players and teams to gain valuable experience against top-tier competition.
Match Results:
* September 12th, 2025: Gunma Crane Thunders 87 – 91 NBA G League United (Open House Arena Ota, Gunma Prefecture)
* September 13th, 2025: Alvark Tokyo 95 - 108 NBA G League United (TOYOTA ARENA TOKYO, Koto-ku, Tokyo)
More data about the B.LEAGUE GLOBAL INVITATIONAL 2025 can be found at: https://www.bleague.jp/global-invitational/2025/sep/
Keywords: B.LEAGUE, NBA G League, Basketball, Japan, International basketball, Gunma Crane Thunders, Alvark Tokyo, Sports, Global invitational, Shimada Shinji.
