Analysis · Japanese B.League, round 10, 24 October 2026
Levanga Hokkaido win the fourth quarter 33-22 to hand Hiroshima a first defeat
John Harrar came off the bench for 20 points and 16 rebounds as Levanga Hokkaido won 96-93 away at the Hiroshima Dragonflies.
F, Levanga Hokkaido · Hiroshima 93-96 Levanga Hokkaido
John Harrar
Levanga HokkaidoJapanese B.League
- Points
- 20
- Rebounds
- 16
- Assists
- 3
- Threes
- 0/0
- PIR
- 31
Source: TeamKeys, 2026-10-24
How Levanga Hokkaido's 33-22 fourth quarter beat Hiroshima
Levanga Hokkaido won the game in the fourth quarter, outscoring Hiroshima Dragonflies 33-22 to take a 96-93 road win. Hiroshima had taken the third quarter 28-23 but could not hold on.
Levanga had the players to close out a tight game. Keisei Tominaga made 11/12 free throws across the night on his way to 23 points, and Gary Clark went 4/4 from the line.
At the other end, Kofi Cockburn made only 3/7 free throws, a costly return in a game decided by 3 points. Tominaga also added 6 assists and 3 steals, though he gave the ball away 5 times.
| Quarter | Hiroshima | Levanga Hokkaido |
|---|---|---|
| Q1 | 27 | 14 |
| Q2 | 16 | 26 |
| Q3 | 28 | 23 |
| Q4 | 22 | 33 |
The second quarter that kept Levanga Hokkaido in the game
The second quarter set up the finish. After Hiroshima took the first quarter 27-14, Levanga Hokkaido replied with a 26-16 second quarter to stay within reach.
Gary Clark's shooting stretched the Hiroshima defence throughout the night. He hit 4/8 from three and finished with 24 points and 10 rebounds, ranking 13th of 180 rated players by TeamKeys Rating.
Hiroshima had answers of their own for long spells. Nick Mayo hit 4/8 from deep and blocked 3 shots, while Ryosei Sato added 11 points in 16 minutes with 3/6 from three.
John Harrar off the bench: 20 points and 16 rebounds
John Harrar carried Levanga Hokkaido from the bench, posting 20 points and 16 rebounds in 24 minutes. His PIR of 31 was the top mark among the game's leading performers.
He was efficient close to the basket, making 9/12 two-pointers and 2/3 free throws with just 1 turnover. Harrar ranks 37th of 180 rated players in the league by TeamKeys Rating this season.
His work inside matched Hiroshima's main threat. Kofi Cockburn produced 21 points and 14 rebounds, close to his season averages of 21.7 and 13.3, but needed 9/15 inside to get there.
| Player | Points | PIR |
|---|---|---|
| John Harrar (Levanga Hokkaido) | 20 | 31 |
| Kofi Cockburn (Hiroshima) | 21 | 26 |
| Gary Clark (Levanga Hokkaido) | 24 | 26 |
| Keisei Tominaga (Levanga Hokkaido) | 23 | 21 |
| Dwayne Evans (Hiroshima) | 18 | 16 |
| Nick Mayo (Hiroshima) | 16 | 15 |
What Hiroshima's first defeat means for the B.League table
Hiroshima Dragonflies suffer their first defeat of the season and sit 2nd of 26 at 9-1. Levanga Hokkaido move to 6-5 in 12th after beating a team higher in the table.
Nagoya Diamond Dolphins lead at 7-0, with Kyoto at 7-1 and San-en at 6-1 behind Hiroshima. Dwayne Evans, ranked 11th by TeamKeys Rating, scored 18 on 7/10 inside in the loss.
Hiroshima have a quick chance to respond against Yokohama B-Corsairs on 26 October. Levanga Hokkaido next meet Ibaraki Robots on 31 October.
Statistics from the official box score. TeamKeys Rating ranks refer to the 2026/2027 Japanese B.League season.
Questions people ask
What was the score in Hiroshima Dragonflies vs Levanga Hokkaido?
Levanga Hokkaido won 96-93 away at Hiroshima Dragonflies in round 10 of the Japanese B.League on 24 October 2026. The visitors won the fourth quarter 33-22 to turn the game, handing Hiroshima their first defeat of the season.
Who was the best player in Hiroshima vs Levanga Hokkaido?
John Harrar led Levanga Hokkaido with 20 points and 16 rebounds in 24 minutes off the bench. He made 9/12 two-pointers, had a PIR of 31 and ranks 37th of 180 rated players in the league by TeamKeys Rating.
How did Levanga Hokkaido come back against Hiroshima?
Hiroshima won the first and third quarters, 27-14 and 28-23. Levanga Hokkaido stayed close with a 26-16 second quarter, then took the fourth 33-22. Gary Clark scored 24 points and Keisei Tominaga added 23 with 11/12 free throws.
Where are Hiroshima and Levanga Hokkaido in the B.League standings?
Hiroshima Dragonflies are 2nd of 26 at 9-1 and face Yokohama B-Corsairs on 26 October. Levanga Hokkaido are 12th at 6-5 after this road win and next play Ibaraki Robots on 31 October.
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