Championship Finals Against Nagasaki Velca: A Data-Driven Preview

The Kings will challenge Nagasaki Velca in the 'Resona Group B.LEAGUE FINALS 2025-26' starting Saturday, May 23, at Yokohama Arena. We introduce the highlights of the game using the stats of both teams. Please take a look.

Nagasaki: An "Ultra-Offensive Team" boasting the best winning percentage and highest offensive power in the league

Nagasaki Velca finished the regular season with 47 wins and 13 losses, ranking first in overall winning percentage. They advanced to the Championship (CS) for the first time in their 5th season, overcoming fierce battles against strong clubs like Alvark Tokyo and Chiba Jets to reach the Finals stage.

Nagasaki boasts an overwhelming offensive power, averaging a league-top 91.2 points, and 93.3 points over four CS games. They have a wealth of talent, including #14 Stanley Johnson with NBA experience, #18 Yudai Baba, one of the league's top scorers, and #5 Lee Hyunjung, who drives their league-leading 3-point shooting percentage (37.3%). Furthermore, as a team, they hold a high field goal percentage (47.9%, 2nd in the league), and rank 1st in the league for both assists (23.2) and steals (9.5), making them a truly ultra-offensive team.

Can they seize the initiative with gritty defense?

Against Nagasaki, the Kings will counter with the gritty defense they have built up over time. They aim to grasp the rhythm of the game with the 2nd lowest points allowed in the league (75.0 points) and rebounding (41.6, 2nd in the league) centered around their inside keystones, #45 Jack Cooley and #53 Alex Kirk. In the CS, they have shown even more stable defense, allowing an average of only 70.8 points.

Additionally, the key to sealing off Nagasaki's aggressive steals is the Kings' strength: 'few turnovers.' They have maintained high concentration with an average of 10.9 turnovers in the regular season and 10.5 in the CS, advancing with a stable game flow that does not collapse even on the big stage. #14 Ryuichi Kishimoto's 3-point shots, which have saved the team many times in crucial moments, #4 Vic Law with his versatile scoring ability, and #21 Damyean Dotson, who outmaneuvers opponents with high skill, will be the keys to breaking through Nagasaki's fierce defense.

We will fight with all our might in each game, carrying the strong bond and 'power of unity' with everyone in our hearts.

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Championship Finals Match Information

- Opponent: Nagasaki Velca

- Date and Time: GAME 1: Saturday, May 23, 14:30 TIP-OFF GAME 2: Sunday, May 24, 13:05 TIP-OFF GAME 3: Tuesday, May 26, 19:05 TIP-OFF *As it is a best-of-three series, GAME 3 will be held only if the series is tied 1-1 after GAME 2.

- Venue: Yokohama Arena

- Match information is available here