B1 League Round 21: Kawasaki BT lose to Chiba Jets

Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

Round 21 most important game was a defeat of league's leader Kawasaki BT (16-5). They were defeated by second ranked Chiba Jets (16-5) 86-78 on Sunday night. It ended at the same time the four-game winning streak of Kawasaki BT. It was a key game for the top position in the league. Chiba Jets looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. American power forward Josh Duncan (203-86) stepped up with a double-double by scoring 22 points and 10 rebounds (on 9-of-10 shooting from the field) for the winners and his fellow American import guard Christopher Smith (193-94, college: Utah St.) chipped in 18 points and 4 assists. Chiba Jets' coach Atsushi Ono used a ten-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. The best for the losing side was the former international power forward Nick Fazekas (211-85, college: Nevada) with a double-double by scoring 15 points and 13 rebounds. Defending champion keeps a position of league leader, which they share with defeated Kawasaki BT. Kawasaki BT will play next round against Osaka E. trying to make it back to the top of the standings. Chiba Jets will try to continue on its current victory against fifth ranked Hitachi SRT in Tokyo.
The game between Top Four teams took place in Tokyo. 3rd placed host Hitachi SRT (14-7) lost to first ranked Ryukyu GK (18-3) 89-85. Americans were the main players on the court. Forward Dwayne Evans (201-92, college: St.Louis, agency: Pensack Sports) nailed 19 points and 9 rebounds for the winning side and Allen Durham accounted for 17 points and 6 rebounds (on 8-of-9 shooting from the field). Forward James McAdoo (206-93, college: UNC, agency: Slash Sports) came up with a double-double by scoring 34 points (!!!) and 10 rebounds for Hitachi SRT in the defeat. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Ryukyu GK have an impressive series of eight victories in a row. They maintain first place with 18-3 record. Hitachi SRT lost third consecutive game. They keep the third position with seven games lost. They share it with 3 other teams. Ryukyu GK will play against Yokohama BC (#9) on the road in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Hitachi SRT will play against the league's leader Chiba Jets (#1) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
The game in Gunma was also quite interesting. Sixth ranked Akita NH (13-8) played at the court of 7th ranked Gunma CT (10-11). Akita NH defeated Gunma CT 81-68 on Sunday. The best player for the winners was Colton Iverson who had a double-double by scoring 18 points and 11 rebounds. Akita NH's coach Kenzo Maeda allowed to play the deep bench players saving starting five for next games. At the other side the best for losing team was Michael Parker who recorded 20 points and 7 rebounds. Akita NH moved-up to fourth place, which they share with Hiroshima D. Gunma CT lost their third game in a row. Newly promoted team keeps the seventh position with 11 games lost. They share it with Hokkaido L.. Akita NH will meet at home Hiroshima D. (#4) in the next round. Gunma CT will play against Toyama G. and it may be a tough game between close rivals.

There were no shocking results in the rest of the games of round 21: Ibaraki R. was destroyed by Alvark Tokyo on the opponent's court 98-73. Nagoya DD outscored Toyama G. in a home game 101-75. Hokkaido L. managed to beat Kyoto H. on the road 85-81. San-en NP was defeated by Osaka E. on its own court 75-86. Hiroshima D. smashed Niigata A. in a road game 82-63. Sea Horses M. was destroyed by Tochigi Brex at home 62-86. Yokohama BC managed to outperform Shiga L-Stars on the opponent's court 98-85. Shimane SM managed to beat Shinshu BW in a home game 75-67.

Alvark Tokyo - Ibaraki R. 98-73

Very expected game when 10th ranked Ibaraki R. (3-18) was crushed on the road by fourth ranked Alvark Tokyo (14-7) 98-73 on Sunday. Alvark Tokyo outrebounded Ibaraki R. 39-24 including 28 on the defensive glass. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 26 assists. The best player for the winners was Spanish forward Sebastian Saiz (205-94, college: Ole Miss) who had a double-double by scoring 30 points and 11 rebounds (went 8 for 8 at the free throw line). American point guard Jordan Taylor (187-89, college: Wisconsin, agency: Pensack Sports) chipped in 18 points and 5 assists. At the other side the best for losing team was American forward Chehales Tapscott (195-90, college: Portland St.) who recorded 30 points and the other American import Eric Jacobsen (208-94, college: Arizona St.) added 15 points and 10 rebounds respectively. Four Ibaraki R. players scored in double figures. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. The victory was the third consecutive win for Alvark Tokyo. They moved-up to third place, which they share with 3 other teams. Ibaraki R. lost their third game in a row. Newly promoted team keeps the tenth position with 18 games lost. They share it with San-en NP and Kyoto H.. Alvark Tokyo will meet Hokkaido L. (#8) in the next round which should be theoretically another easy game. Ibaraki R. will play against Shinshu BW in Nagano and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Alvark Tokyo: S.Saiz 30+11reb+2ast, J.Taylor 18+4reb+5ast, A.Kirk 11+8reb+4ast, S.Ando 11+3ast, Z.Baranski 8+4reb+2ast, R.Rossiter 8+8reb+2ast
Ibaraki R.: C.Tapscott 30+2reb+3ast, E.Jacobsen 15+10reb+2ast, D.Taniguchi 11+1reb, K.Fukuzawa 10+1reb+1ast, N.Kohei 7+3reb+2ast, G.De Liano Javier 0+1reb+1ast

Chiba Jets - Kawasaki BT 86-78

Round 21 most important game was a defeat of league's leader Kawasaki BT (16-5). They were defeated by second ranked Chiba Jets (16-5) 86-78 on Sunday night. It ended at the same time the four-game winning streak of Kawasaki BT. It was a key game for the top position in the league. Chiba Jets looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. American power forward Josh Duncan (203-86) stepped up with a double-double by scoring 22 points and 10 rebounds (on 9-of-10 shooting from the field) for the winners and his fellow American import guard Christopher Smith (193-94, college: Utah St.) chipped in 18 points and 4 assists. Chiba Jets' coach Atsushi Ono used a ten-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. The best for the losing side was the former international power forward Nick Fazekas (211-85, college: Nevada) with a double-double by scoring 15 points and 13 rebounds and the former international point guard Yuma Fujii (178-91) scored 17 points and 8 assists. Four Chiba Jets and five Kawasaki BT players scored in double figures. Defending champion keeps a position of league leader, which they share with defeated Kawasaki BT. Kawasaki BT will play next round against Osaka E. trying to make it back to the top of the standings. Chiba Jets will try to continue on its current victory against fifth ranked Hitachi SRT in Tokyo.
Top scorers:
Chiba Jets: J.Duncan 22+10reb+3ast, C.Smith 18+1reb+4ast, G.Edwards 12+6reb+2ast, Y.Togashi 11+2reb+3ast, F.Nishimura 8+1reb+1ast, J.Mooney 8+10reb+1ast
Kawasaki BT: Y.Fujii 17+1reb+8ast, N.Fazekas 15+13reb, M.Janning 11+2ast, S.Maeta 11+4reb, J.Heath 10+7reb, P.Aguilar 10+11reb+3ast

Nagoya DD - Toyama G. 101-75

Very predictable result when third ranked Nagoya DD (14-7) smashed at home 8th ranked Toyama G. (7-14) 101-75 on Sunday. Nagoya DD looked well-organized offensively handing out 33 assists comparing to just 18 passes made by Toyama G.'s players. Americans were the main players on the court also this time. The best player for the winners was power forward Scott Eatherton (206-91, college: Northeastern, agency: BeoBasket) who had a double-double by scoring 16 points, 10 rebounds and 6 assists. Forward Coty Clarke (201-92, college: Arkansas) chipped in 19 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists. At the other side the best for losing team was center Joshua Smith (208-92, college: Georgetown) who recorded 19 points and 8 rebounds and forward Brice Johnson (206-94, college: UNC) added 14 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists (on 7-of-8 shooting from the field) respectively. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. The victory was the fifth consecutive win for Nagoya DD. They maintain third place with 14-7 record having just two points less than leader Ryukyu GK, which they share with 3 other teams. Toyama G. at the other side keeps the eighth position with 14 games lost. They share it with Shiga L-Stars and Yokohama BC. Nagoya DD will meet at home Kyoto H. (#10) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Toyama G. will play against Gunma CT and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Nagoya DD: C.Clarke 19+7reb+5ast, T.Nakahigashi 18+2reb+1ast, S.Eatherton 16+10reb+6ast, P.Bobby Ray 14+6reb+3ast, R.Dozier 9+3reb+2ast, T.Saito 9+3reb+5ast
Toyama G.: J.Smith 19+8reb+2ast, B.Johnson 14+7reb+4ast, J.Mavunga 12+4reb+3ast, K.Toshiki 11+2reb+2ast, N.Uto 9+1reb+1ast, K.Matsui 5+1ast

Gunma CT - Akita NH 68-81

The game in Gunma was also quite interesting. Sixth ranked Akita NH (13-8) played at the court of 7th ranked Gunma CT (10-11). Akita NH defeated Gunma CT 81-68 on Sunday. Akita NH dominated down low during the game scoring 56 of its points in the paint compared to Gunma CT's 32. They outrebounded Gunma CT 43-23 including a 29-17 advantage in defensive rebounds. Akita NH looked well-organized offensively handing out 24 assists. The best player for the winners was Guinea-Bissau-American center Colton Iverson (212-89, college: Colorado St., agency: Pensack Sports) who had a double-double by scoring 18 points and 11 rebounds. American forward Jordan Glynn (200-89, college: SF Austin) chipped in 20 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists. Four Akita NH players scored in double figures. Akita NH's coach Kenzo Maeda allowed to play the deep bench players saving starting five for next games. At the other side the best for losing team was naturalized American forward Michael Parker (202-81, college: Evergreen St.) who recorded 20 points and 7 rebounds and Ryo Yamazaki (180-92) added 16 points and 4 assists respectively. Akita NH moved-up to fourth place, which they share with Hiroshima D. Gunma CT lost their third game in a row. Newly promoted team keeps the seventh position with 11 games lost. They share it with Hokkaido L.. Akita NH will meet at home Hiroshima D. (#4) in the next round. Gunma CT will play against Toyama G. and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Akita NH: J.Glynn 20+5reb+5ast, C.Iverson 18+11reb+1ast, A.Davis 14+10reb+2ast, T.Furukawa 10+4reb+5ast, T.Nakayama 7+2reb+1ast, H.Noboru 7+5reb+3ast
Gunma CT: M.Parker 20+7reb+3ast, R.Yamazaki 16+2reb+4ast, A.Chambers 11+5reb+5ast, K.Nomoto 8+8reb+2ast, K.Kohei 6+2ast, K.Igarashi 3+4ast

Kyoto H. - Hokkaido L. 81-85

Not a big story in a game when 10th ranked Kyoto H. (3-18) was defeated at home by eighth ranked Hokkaido L. (10-11) 85-81 on Sunday. Hokkaido L. outrebounded Kyoto H. 38-27 including 23 on the defensive glass. The best player for the winners was American forward Shawn Long (208-93, college: La-Lafayette, agency: Pensack Sports) who had a double-double by scoring 26 points and 12 rebounds. His fellow American import DeMon Brooks (202-92, college: Davidson) chipped in 5 points and 11 rebounds. At the other side the best for losing team was American forward Jerome Tillman (201-87, college: Ohio, agency: SDJ Sports) who recorded 16 points and 7 rebounds and point guard Tatsuya Suzuki (169-91) added 13 points and 5 assists respectively. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Both coaches tested many bench players in such tough game. Hokkaido L. moved-up to seventh place, which they share with Gunma CT. Kyoto H. at the other side keeps the tenth position with 18 games lost. They share it with San-en NP and Ibaraki R.. Hokkaido L. will meet at home higher ranked Alvark Tokyo (#3) in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Kyoto H. will play against Nagoya DD (#3) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Hokkaido L.: S.Long 26+12reb+1ast, R.Hashimoto 12+2reb, S.Terazono 11+2reb+4ast, Y.Hayato 10+2reb+6ast, D.Miller 10+5reb+1ast, K.Daichi 7+2reb+1ast
Kyoto H.: H.Kazuki 18+1reb+1ast, J.Tillman 16+7reb+1ast, J.Harper 13+6reb+1ast, T.Suzuki 13+3reb+5ast, J.Mitsuda 8+5reb+3ast, K.Aita 6+2reb+2ast

San-en NP - Osaka E. 75-86

Everything went according to plan in Hamamatsu where sixth ranked Osaka E. (11-10) beat 11th ranked San-en NP (3-18) 86-75 on Sunday. Osaka E. looked well-organized offensively handing out 26 assists. The best player for the winners was American guard DJ Newbill (193-92, college: Penn St.) who scored 25 points, 9 rebounds and 8 assists. The former international forward Ira Brown (193-82, college: Gonzaga) chipped in 15 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists. Four Osaka E. players scored in double figures. At the other side the best for losing team was American forward Robert Carter (206-94, college: Maryland) who recorded a double-double by scoring 21 points and 12 rebounds and Filipino guard Ferdinand Ravena (189-96) added 10 points and 4 assists respectively. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. The victory was the fourth consecutive win for Osaka E.. They maintain sixth place with 11-10 record. San-en NP lost their thirteenth game in a row. They dropped to the tenth position with 18 games lost. They share it with Kyoto H. and Ibaraki R.. Osaka E. will meet league's second-placed Kawasaki BT in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. San-en NP will play against Sea Horses M. (#5) in Kariya and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Osaka E.: D.Newbill 25+9reb+8ast, N.Hiromu 16+2reb+2ast, I.Brown 15+7reb+5ast, K.Hunt 10+5reb, D.Doblas 8+10reb+1ast, K.Makoto 8+1reb+1ast
San-en NP: R.Carter 21+12reb+3ast, Y.Sugiura 10+1reb+1ast, F.Ravena 10+3reb+4ast, M.Yoshiyuki 7+1reb+1ast, T.Shota 6+1reb+2ast, J.Knox 6+6reb+1ast

Niigata A. - Hiroshima D. 63-82

There was no surprise when 11th ranked Niigata A. (2-19) was outplayed at home by fifth ranked Hiroshima D. (13-8) 82-63 on Sunday. Hiroshima D. dominated down low during the game scoring 50 of its points in the paint compared to Niigata A.'s 24. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. The best player for the winners was Venezuelan center Gregory Echenique (206-90, college: Creighton, agency: Pensack Sports) who scored 18 points and 7 rebounds. American forward Nick Mayo (206-97, college: EKU, agency: Pensack Sports) chipped in 16 points and 9 rebounds. At the other side the best for losing team was Hungarian-American Rosco Allen (208-93, college: Stanford, agency: Pensack Sports) who recorded 19 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists and guard Keigo Kimura (188-0, college: St.Joseph, CT) added 15 points and 5 rebounds respectively. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. The victory was the fourth consecutive win for Hiroshima D.. They moved-up to fourth place, which they share with Akita NH. Niigata A. lost their eighteenth game in a row. They keep the eleventh position with 19 games lost. Hiroshima D. will meet Akita NH (#6) on the road in the next round. Niigata A. will play against Shiga L-Stars (#9) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Hiroshima D.: G.Echenique 18+7reb+3ast, N.Mayo 16+9reb+3ast, T.Kennedy 10+3reb+1ast, N.Tsuji 9+2reb+2ast, I.Murphy 8+4reb+6ast, C.Jackson 7+8reb+1ast
Niigata A.: R.Allen 19+5reb+4ast, K.Kimura 15+5reb, T.Nephawe 6+3reb, S.Watanuki 6+2reb+1ast, K.Sato 6+2reb+2ast, J.Ayres 5+5reb+2ast

Sea Horses M. - Tochigi Brex 62-86

We could consider it a predictable result in the game between close teams in Kariya where fifth ranked Tochigi Brex (14-7) outleveled 4th placed Sea Horses M. (12-9) 86-62 on Sunday. They outrebounded Sea Horses M. 41-30 including 28 on the defensive glass. Tochigi Brex looked well-organized offensively handing out 25 assists. Americans were the main players on the court also this time. The best player for the winners was power forward Josh Scott (208-93, college: Colorado, agency: Pensack Sports) who had a double-double by scoring 20 points and 11 rebounds. Chase Fieler (202-92, college: FGCU) chipped in 12 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists. Four Tochigi Brex players scored in double figures. At the other side the best for losing team was forward Jarrod Uthoff (203-93, college: Iowa) who recorded a double-double by scoring 16 points and 11 rebounds and power forward Davante Gardner (203-91, college: Marquette) added 9 points and 6 rebounds respectively. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. The victory was the third consecutive win for Tochigi Brex. They moved-up to third place, which they share with 3 other teams. Sea Horses M. lost their fourth game in a row. They dropped to the fifth position with nine games lost. Tochigi Brex will meet at home league's second-placed Shimane SM in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Sea Horses M. will play against San-en NP and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Tochigi Brex: J.Scott 20+11reb+1ast, K.Toews 15+1reb+3ast, C.Fieler 12+7reb+4ast, M.Hiejima 10+3reb+1ast, H.Watanabe 9+2reb, I.Fotu 6+11reb+4ast
Sea Horses M.: J.Uthoff 16+11reb+2ast, Y.Nishida 10+1reb+1ast, N.Satoshi 9+1reb+2ast, D.Gardner 9+6reb+1ast, R.Sumino 8+3reb+4ast, K.Collinsworth 6+6reb+3ast

Shiga L-Stars - Yokohama BC 85-98

There was a minor upset when their close opponent Shiga L-Stars (7-14) were defeated at home by ninth ranked Yokohama BC (7-14) 98-85 on Sunday. It was a great shooting night for Yokohama BC especially from behind the arc, where they had solid 60.0 percentage. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 24 assists. Americans were the main players on the court also this time. The best player for the winners was power forward Reginald Buckner (206-91, college: Ole Miss) who had a double-double by scoring 16 points and 18 rebounds. Forward Leyton Hammonds (203-94, college: OK State, agency: BeoBasket) chipped in 28 points and 4 assists. At the other side the best for losing team was forward Novar Gadson (201-89, college: Rider) who recorded a double-double by scoring 27 points and 11 rebounds and power forward Sean OMara (208-95, college: Xavier, agency: Inception Sports) added 19 points and 13 rebounds respectively. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Yokohama BC moved-up to eighth place, which they share with Toyama G. and Shiga L-Stars. Yokohama BC will meet at home league's leader Ryukyu GK in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Shiga L-Stars will play against Niigata A. (#11) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Yokohama BC: L.Hammonds 28+3reb+4ast, P.Auda 18+4reb+2ast, R.Buckner 16+18reb+2ast, S.Koya 11+2reb+1ast, K.Morii 9+1reb+9ast, S.Ikuhara 9+1ast
Shiga L-Stars: N.Gadson 27+11reb+1ast, K.Isaac Ravena 22+2reb+8ast, S.O'Mara 19+13reb+1ast, T.Kashiwagura 11+3reb+3ast, H.Shotaro 3, M.Naoto 3+2reb

Shimane SM - Shinshu BW 75-67

Very predictable result when second ranked Shimane SM (15-6) defeated at home 7th ranked Shinshu BW (9-12) 75-67 on Sunday. Shimane SM made 16-of-19 free shots (84.2 percent) during the game. The best player for the winners was international guard Seiya Ando (184-92) who scored 22 points and 7 assists. Australian Nick Kay (206-92, college: MSU Denver) chipped in 19 points and 8 rebounds (on 7-of-9 shooting from the field). Four Shimane SM players scored in double figures. At the other side the best for losing team was South Korean Jae-Min Yang (201-99, college: Neosho Co.) who recorded a double-double by scoring 26 points and 10 rebounds and American forward Josh Hawkinson (208-95, college: WSU) added 10 points, 9 rebounds and 4 assists respectively. The victory was the third consecutive win for Shimane SM. They maintain second place with 15-6 record behind leader Ryukyu GK. Shinshu BW lost their seventh game in a row. They keep the seventh position with 12 games lost. Shimane SM will meet Tochigi Brex (#4) on the road in the next round. Shinshu BW will play against Ibaraki R. and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Shimane SM: S.Ando 22+2reb+7ast, N.Kay 19+8reb+3ast, R.Travis 15+9reb, P.Buford 10+6reb+2ast, K.Kanamaru 5+2reb, N.Williams 2+1ast
Shinshu BW: J.Yang 26+10reb+1ast, A.McHenry 14+6ast, J.Hawkinson 10+9reb+4ast, T.Nishiyama 8+2reb+5ast, M.Reo 5+3reb+3ast, A.Matthew 2+1reb

Hitachi SRT - Ryukyu GK 85-89

The game between Top Four teams took place in Tokyo. 3rd placed host Hitachi SRT (14-7) lost to first ranked Ryukyu GK (18-3) 89-85. Ryukyu GK shot the lights out from three nailing 12 long-distance shots on high 60.0 percentage. Americans were the main players on the court. Forward Dwayne Evans (201-92, college: St.Louis, agency: Pensack Sports) nailed 19 points and 9 rebounds for the winning side and power forward Allen Durham (198-88, college: Grace Christian) accounted for 17 points and 6 rebounds (on 8-of-9 shooting from the field). Durham is a former Eurobasket Summer League player, which is considered top international summer league in the market. Four Ryukyu GK players scored in double figures. Forward James McAdoo (206-93, college: UNC, agency: Slash Sports) came up with a double-double by scoring 34 points (!!!) and 10 rebounds and forward Josh Harrellson (208-89, college: Kentucky) added 15 points and 11 rebounds respectively for Hitachi SRT in the defeat. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Ryukyu GK have an impressive series of eight victories in a row. They maintain first place with 18-3 record. Hitachi SRT lost third consecutive game. They keep the third position with seven games lost. They share it with 3 other teams. Ryukyu GK will play against Yokohama BC (#9) on the road in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Hitachi SRT will play against the league's leader Chiba Jets (#1) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Ryukyu GK: K.Imamura 23+1reb+2ast, D.Evans 19+9reb+3ast, A.Durham 17+6reb+3ast, N.Namizato 11+1reb+1ast, J.Cooley 5+7reb+2ast, K.Flippin 5+3ast
Hitachi SRT: J.McAdoo 34+10reb+1ast, J.Harrellson 15+11reb+1ast, L.Vendrame 13+1reb+6ast, K.Ishii 7+2reb+3ast, K.Sekino 6+2reb, K.Takahashi 5+2ast



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