Hiroshima Dragonflies defeated Kobe 96-73 in the B League on October 2nd, 2026. The hosts ran out comfortable winners at home, closing out a match they controlled from the opening tip. To be fair, the margin told the story early enough.
Hiroshima sit seventh in the standings with 60 games played, 31 wins and 29 defeats. They have not won since their last fixture, but this result pulls them back into contention. A 23-point margin is the kind of statement that shifts momentum.
Both sides came into this meeting with mixed recent form. Hiroshima had beaten Sagah Baluners in consecutive outings before dropping a heavy defeat to Toyama Grauzes in May. Kobe, meanwhile, lost to Osaka in their last two games after a win over Fukushima Firebonds.
And here's the thing — we gave a 73 per cent confidence on a home victory. The prediction held up, though the margin exceeded expectations. Hiroshima had nothing to do all evening once they found their rhythm, and Kobe refused to go away even when trailing.
The result leaves Hiroshima in seventh place with 31 wins from 60 matches. Kobe remain outside the top half, having lost their last two outings. The table goes out of the window in these games, but the gap between sides is widening.
