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Nagasaki Velca won 2026 B.LEAGUE Finals (Japan).
Here are the highlights of B.LEAGUE Finals.
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2026 B.LEAGUE Finals (Japan)
2026 B.LEAGUE Finals were held on May 23, May 24, and May 26, with a maximum of three games played on a two-game first-round basis.
The East Division 1st place Nagasaki Velca and the Wildcard Ryukyu Golden Kings played at Yokohama Arena, Yokohama, Kanagawa, Japan.
Game 1 on May 23, 2026: Nagasaki Velca 69-71 Ryukyu Golden Kings
In the first game on May 23, 2026, the Nagasaki Velca lost to the Ryukyu Golden Kings 69-71.
Jarrell Brantley had 22 points and 6 rebounds.
Game 2 on May 24, 2026: Nagasaki Velca 66-60 Ryukyu Golden Kings
In the second game on May 24, 2026, the Nagasaki Velca defeated the Ryukyu Golden Kings 66-60.
Stanley Johnson had 25 points and 6 rebounds.
Game 3 on May 26, 2026: Nagasaki Velca 72-64 Ryukyu Golden Kings
In Game 3 on May 27, 2026, the Nagasaki Velca defeated the Ryukyu Golden Kings 72-64.
Lee Hyunjung scored 23 points and grabbed 5 rebounds, while Yudai Baba scored 14 points and grabbed 3 rebounds.
These videos celebrate the victory of Nagasaki Velca!
The Championship MVP award went to Lee Hyunjung (#5) of Nagasaki Verka, while the "Finals Award," given to the player who delivered the most impressive performance across the three B.LEAGUE Finals games, was awarded to Yudai Baba (#18) of Nagasaki Verka.
Congratulations!
Summary
Nagasaki Verka won 2026 B.LEAGUE Finals (Japan).
Nagasaki Verka has won its first B.LEAGUE championship in only its sixth year!
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