Analysis · Japanese B.League, round 10, 2026/2027
Ibaraki win the fourth quarter and beat Alvark Tokyo 69-66
Vic Law posted 29 points, 12 rebounds and 7 assists as the 21st-placed Robots edged the fifth-placed home side in Tokyo.
SG, Ibaraki · Alvark Tokyo 66-69 Ibaraki
Vic Law
Ibaraki RobotsJapanese B.League
- Points
- 29
- Rebounds
- 12
- Assists
- 7
- Threes
- 4/11
- PIR
- 32
Source: TeamKeys, 2026-10-22
How Ibaraki won the fourth quarter at Alvark Tokyo
Ibaraki Robots won the fourth quarter 14-11, and that was enough to beat Alvark Tokyo 69-66 on the road. The final margin was 3 points.
Alvark's 11 points in the last period were their lowest of the night. Their attack had been running at 19 and 22 points in the first two quarters, so the late drop-off left the door open.
The man Ibaraki leaned on was Vic Law, who finished with 29 points and went 5/5 from the free-throw line. In a game this tight, those clean trips to the line carried real weight.
| Quarter | Alvark Tokyo | Ibaraki |
|---|---|---|
| Q1 | 19 | 19 |
| Q2 | 22 | 21 |
| Q3 | 14 | 15 |
| Q4 | 11 | 14 |
Which quarter set up Ibaraki's win in Tokyo?
The third quarter set it up: Ibaraki took it 15-14 after Alvark had edged the second 22-21. That swing kept the visitors within touching distance going into the final period.
The first quarter finished 19-19, and neither side ever pulled clear. Scoring fell for both teams after the break, which suited the side that stayed patient.
For Alvark, the third quarter's 14 points marked the start of the slowdown. It was followed by 11 in the fourth, and Ibaraki took both periods by narrow margins.
Vic Law stats: 29 points, 12 rebounds, 7 assists
Vic Law carried Ibaraki with 29 points, 12 rebounds and 7 assists in 33 minutes. His PIR of 32 was the best on the floor.
He shot 6/11 inside the arc and 4/11 from three, and added 2 blocks and a steal. The one blemish was 5 turnovers, but his output still dwarfed his season marks of 18.9 points, 9.1 rebounds and 4.8 assists over 8 games.
Law ranks third of 183 rated players in the league by TeamKeys Rating. He had help: Timothy Soares added 17 points and 8 rebounds, and Finn Delany grabbed 14 rebounds alongside 13 points.
| Player | Points | PIR |
|---|---|---|
| Vic Law (Ibaraki) | 29 | 32 |
 Finn Delany (Ibaraki) | 13 | 18 |
 D.J. Hogg (Alvark Tokyo) | 14 | 16 |
 Timothy Soares (Ibaraki) | 17 | 13 |
 Ryan Rossiter (Alvark Tokyo) | 8 | 11 |
 Taiki Osakabe (Alvark Tokyo) | 11 | 9 |
What the result means for Ibaraki and Alvark Tokyo
Ibaraki move to 3-7 in 21st place of 26, while Alvark Tokyo stay fifth at 8-2. For the Robots, it is a win over a side well above them in the table.
Alvark were let down by their main scorer. Keyontae Johnson, who averages 26.9 points, had 17 on 4/11 two-pointers, 3/6 free throws and 4 turnovers, while D.J. Hogg hit 4/7 from three for 14 points against his 19.3 average.
Both teams play again on 24 October. Alvark host Seahorses Mikawa as they chase Nagoya Diamond Dolphins at 7-0 and Hiroshima at 9-0, and Ibaraki, whose form reads L, L, W, W, W, face Altiri Chiba.
All figures come from the official box score and 2026/2027 season data for the Japanese B.League.
Questions people ask
Who won Alvark Tokyo vs Ibaraki Robots?
Ibaraki Robots won 69-66 away at Alvark Tokyo on 22 October 2026, in round 10 of the Japanese B.League regular season. Ibaraki took the fourth quarter 14-11 to settle a game that had been level at 19-19 after the first quarter.
Who was the top scorer in Alvark Tokyo vs Ibaraki?
Vic Law of Ibaraki led all scorers with 29 points in 33 minutes. He added 12 rebounds and 7 assists, shot 4/11 from three and 5/5 from the free-throw line, and finished with a PIR of 32, the best in the game.
Why did Alvark Tokyo lose to Ibaraki?
Alvark Tokyo scored 14 points in the third quarter and 11 in the fourth, after 19 and 22 in the first half. Keyontae Johnson, who averages 26.9 points, was held to 17 on 4/11 two-pointers with 4 turnovers.
When do Alvark Tokyo and Ibaraki play next?
Both teams are back in action on 24 October 2026. Alvark Tokyo, fifth in the B.League at 8-2, face Seahorses Mikawa, while Ibaraki Robots, 21st at 3-7, take on Altiri Chiba. Ibaraki's recent form line reads L, L, W, W, W.
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