Hiroshima Dragonfly Defeats Shimane Susanoo Magic 65-51 in B.LEAGUE Round 35 Game 2: Game Results and Analysis

4/28 (Sun)) 2023-24 Season B.LEAGUE Round 35 Shimane Susanoo Magic Game 2

We will tell you about the results of the game.

Hiroshima Dragonfly 65-51 Shimane Susanoo Magic
（1Q: 15-16, 2Q: 13-15, 3Q: 13-14, 4Q: 24-6）

start

Hiroshima: Takuto Nakamura, Dwayne Evans, Nick Mayo, Ryo Yamazaki, Keishiro Mitani
Shimane: Perrin Buford, Seiya Ando, ​​Nick Kaye, Ryosuke Shirahama, Edward Morris

Key statistics

◆Score

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19 points

Nick Mayo

15 points

Dwayne Evans

12 points

◆ Reversible

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9 rebounds

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6 rebounds

Nick Mayo

5 rebounds

◆ Help

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6 helps

Takuto Nakamura

3 helps

* Stats may be corrected.

Combat review

1Q
Hiroshima took the lead with a jump shot by #12 Nakamura and #24 Mayo, but Shimane #33 Morris scored consecutive points under the goal. In addition, the attack centered around #2 Buford, and Shimane took the lead at 7-12. However, Hiroshima also successfully hit #8 Blackshear with two 3-point shots. In addition, they do not provide the current with basket accounts. Shimane lead 13-14 with 1 minute left. #4 Kei Shimane made a layup, and Hiroshima’s #8 Blackshear sank hard, giving Shimane a one-point lead at 15-16 at the end of the first quarter.

2Q
Hiroshima turned the game around with a layup from #13 Evans. However, Shimane #3 Ando sank two consecutive 3-point shots and Shimane extended the lead to 17-22, when Hiroshima called a timeout. For Hiroshima, #13 Evans made a free throw and #12 Nakamura sank a 3-point shot. Meanwhile, Shimane stopped scoring and at 21-22, Shimane took a timeout. Shimane scored from a steal, Buford’s #2 dunk shot, and Ando’s #3 jump shot. In Hiroshima, #13 Evans made a 3-point shot, and the first half ended with Shimane leading by 3 points, 28-31.

3Q
Shimane succeeded with a 7-0 run thanks to Buford’s #2 basket and #3 Ando’s 3 points, extending the lead to 10 points at 28-38. #24 Mayo scores for Hiroshima. #13 Evans also sinks a 3P shot. #15 Kawada, who came on as a substitute, showed stability under the goal with rebounds and dunk shots, and did not concede to Shimane. 41-42, 1 point difference with 2 minutes left. Shimane scored on a free throw and a shot by #2 Buford. The third quarter ended with Shimane leading by 4 points, 41-45.

4Q
Hiroshima managed to turn the score back to 50-46 thanks to #24 Mayo’s 3-point shot and jump shot, and #8 Blackshear’s shot. Shimane narrowed the gap again to one point with a 3-point shot by #13 Tsuyama, but Hiroshima #8 Blackshear scored and the score went to the official time at 52-49. Shimane attacked aggressively, but #15 Kawada’s blocking shots prevented them from scoring. Without offense, Hiroshima extended the lead to 61-49 thanks to #24 Mayo’s free throws and jumpers, and #7 Funao’s layup and 3-point shot. After that, Shimane took a timeout, but Hiroshima held the lead and won 65-51.

summary
Hiroshima won the last China Derby of the regular season. Unlike yesterday’s game, Shimane took the lead in the first half. In a competitive setting, it was #15 Kawada who turned the tide in the second half. Throughout the game, he dominated Shimane with 7 points, 9 rebounds, and 1 block, and added to the victory with his special performance that did not give up to Shimane until the end. In the latter stages of the game, Hiroshima continued to score, including a 3-point shot by #7 Funao, and were able to make the most of the shots, eventually extending the lead and winning the game. The next game is back at home to play against Ryukyu, the top ranked team in the West Division. With the support of the home game, we hope to win the final game as well.

Press conference comments

◎ Hiroshima dragonfly
■ Kyle Milling HC
“At first, it was a big win. It’s not easy to win two games in a row away from Shimane, so I’m very happy. Everyone followed our thoughts and spirit until the end. to win it forward It’s the end of the season, and the concentration of the players is increasing We want everyone to fight hard until the end.

■ Seiya Funao
“It was a tough battle from the start, but we made a good time in the third quarter and were able to get results in the fourth quarter. There was a lot of time where we had to be patient, so I think it was a struggle. We want to win the remaining two games and earn a place in CS.