Hogg Scores 23 as Alvark Tokyo Rally Past Nagasaki Velca 82–73

Alvark Tokyo overcome a seven-point halftime deficit with a dominant fourth-quarter performance, as D.J. Hogg leads the offense and Ryan Rossiter delivers an all-around contribution.

TOKYO, JAPAN — November 11, 2026 — Alvark Tokyo came from behind to defeat Nagasaki Velca 82–73 at TOYOTA ARENA TOKYO on Wednesday night in the 2026–27 B.LEAGUE PREMIER season.

D.J. Hogg led Tokyo with 23 points on highly efficient shooting, while Kiyonte Johnson added 20 points and Ryan Rossiter contributed 13 points, eight rebounds and seven assists.

Trailing by seven points at halftime and four entering the final period, Tokyo outscored Nagasaki 26–13 in the fourth quarter to secure a nine-point victory.

Jarrell Brantley led Nagasaki with 21 points, while Yudai Baba contributed 17 points and seven rebounds.

Nagasaki Build a First-Half Lead

The visitors established an early advantage, taking the opening quarter 24–22.

Nagasaki strengthened its position in the second quarter, limiting Tokyo to just 11 points while scoring 16 to enter halftime with a 40–33 lead.

Tokyo responded after the break, with its offense becoming more productive in the third quarter. The home team outscored Nagasaki 23–20 to cut the deficit to 60–56 heading into the final 10 minutes.

The decisive turnaround came in the fourth quarter.

Tokyo scored 26 points while holding Nagasaki to only 13, completing a comeback that had appeared difficult after its low-scoring second period.

The result highlighted Tokyo’s ability to maintain composure and deliver a stronger defensive performance when the game was on the line.

Hogg Delivers an Outstanding Offensive Performance

Hogg produced one of Tokyo’s most efficient individual scoring performances of the game.

The forward finished with 23 points in just 26 minutes and nine seconds, converting eight of his 11 field-goal attempts, including three of six from beyond the arc.

He was perfect on all five of his two-point attempts and made four of five free throws.

Hogg also contributed six rebounds, four assists and three steals, finishing with a team-high efficiency rating of 26.

Johnson provided another important scoring option, recording 20 points, five rebounds and two assists.

Although Johnson shot 6-of-16 from the field, his aggressive offensive approach earned nine free-throw attempts, seven of which he converted.

The combined 43 points from Hogg and Johnson accounted for more than half of Tokyo’s total offense.

Rossiter’s Versatility and Osakabe’s Impact

Rossiter once again demonstrated his value as an all-around contributor.

The veteran big man finished with 13 points, eight rebounds and a team-high seven assists, shooting 5-of-8 from the field.

His ability to facilitate the offense from the frontcourt helped Tokyo generate scoring opportunities while maintaining its offensive structure.

Taiki Osakabe also played an important role, contributing 11 points and three assists while shooting 4-of-6 from the field.

Osakabe finished with a team-best plus-minus of +23, the highest mark of any player on the court.

His contribution reflected Tokyo’s effectiveness during his 29 minutes and 28 seconds of playing time.

Brantley and Baba Lead Nagasaki’s Challenge

Nagasaki received strong individual performances despite the defeat.

Brantley led the visitors with 21 points and eight rebounds, shooting 8-of-16 from the field and an impressive 4-of-7 from three-point range.

Baba added 17 points, seven rebounds and three assists, while Levi Randolph contributed 15 points off the bench on 7-of-12 shooting.

Point guard Wataru Kumagai recorded seven assists, helping Nagasaki move the ball effectively during much of the contest.

Nagasaki finished with 22 assists compared with Tokyo’s 20 and held a 36–34 advantage in total rebounds.

However, the visitors struggled to maintain their offensive production in the closing quarter, allowing Tokyo to complete the comeback.

Shooting Efficiency and Ball Security Prove Decisive

Tokyo’s superior shooting efficiency and disciplined ball handling were significant factors in the victory.

The home team shot 51.8% from the field, compared with Nagasaki’s 44.1%, and converted 40.0% of its three-point attempts against the visitors’ 31.0%.

Tokyo also committed only four turnovers throughout the game, compared with eight by Nagasaki.

Despite being outrebounded 36–34 and conceding an 11–4 disadvantage on the offensive glass, Tokyo compensated through efficient shooting and careful possession management.

Another important difference came at the free-throw line.

Tokyo converted 14 of 20 attempts, while Nagasaki made just four of nine. The 10-point advantage in made free throws exceeded the final nine-point margin.

After being held to 33 points in the opening half, Tokyo scored 49 in the second, including 26 in the decisive final quarter.

For Alvark Tokyo, the victory demonstrated the team’s ability to respond to adversity through offensive efficiency, disciplined execution and improved fourth-quarter defense.

For Nagasaki, the defeat was particularly disappointing after controlling much of the opening half and maintaining a lead through three quarters.

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Key Players

Alvark Tokyo

• D.J. Hogg — 23 PTS, 6 REB, 4 AST, 3 STL
• Kiyonte Johnson — 20 PTS, 5 REB
• Ryan Rossiter — 13 PTS, 8 REB, 7 AST
• Taiki Osakabe — 11 PTS, 3 AST, +23

Nagasaki Velca

• Jarrell Brantley — 21 PTS, 8 REB, 4 3PM
• Yudai Baba — 17 PTS, 7 REB, 3 AST
• Levi Randolph — 15 PTS, 4 REB, 3 AST
• Wataru Kumagai — 4 PTS, 7 AST