Pro Basketball

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.