Overview
- The Final Round semifinals were held on January 10 at Tokyo's National Yoyogi Stadium.
- A Tokyo, the previous tournament's runner-up, edged San-en NeoPhoenix 80–75.
- SeaHorses Mikawa beat last season's B1 champion Utsunomiya 71–53 with a defense-first approach.
- Veteran Ishii, 38, led Mikawa with a game-high 15 points and added blocks and quick transition plays.
- The championship game is set for January 12, with A Tokyo seeking its first title in 14 tournaments since the Toyota Motor era and Mikawa aiming for its first in 10 since Aisin Mikawa.