B1 League Round 31: Chiba Jets keep a leadership position

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The game had a very big importance for third-ranked Chiba Jets as it allowed them to take a leadership position. Chiba Jets defeated 4th placed Akita NH at home 85-69. Chiba Jets looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. American power forward Josh Duncan (203-86) fired 20 points and 9 rebounds (on 9-of-11 shooting from the field) for the winners. His fellow American import forward John Mooney (206-98, college: Notre Dame, agency: Pensack Sports) chipped in 16 points and 7 rebounds. American forward Jordan Glynn (200-89, college: SF Austin) produced 22 points for lost side. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Chiba Jets have a solid series of four victories in a row. As mentioned above they are alone now at the top position. Akita NH at the other side dropped to the fifth place with 12 games lost. Akita NH will play next round against league's leader Ryukyu GK trying to get back on the winning streak. Chiba Jets will try to continue on its current victory against ninth ranked Yokohama BC on the road.
Seventh-ranked Shinshu BW (12-17) made lots of trouble for first ranked Ryukyu GK (24-3) in Nagano. The visitors from Okinawa managed to secure only one-point victory 86-85. However their fans expected much easier game. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Shinshu BW. The game was dominated by American players. Worth to mention a great performance of power forward Jack Cooley (206-91, college: Notre Dame, agency: Pensack Sports) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 16 points and 12 rebounds. Allen Durham contributed with 12 points and 13 rebounds for the winners. Ryukyu GK's coach Dai Oketani allowed to play the deep bench players in such tough game. Center Wayne Marshall (211-86, college: Temple) answered with 20 points, 8 rebounds, 4 assists and 7 blocks for Shinshu BW. Ryukyu GK have an impressive series of fourteen victories in a row. They maintain first place with 24-3 record. Shinshu BW at the other side keeps the seventh position with 17 games lost. They share it with Hokkaido L.. Ryukyu GK will play against Akita NH (#5) on the road in the next round. Shinshu BW will play against Osaka E. and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
An exciting game between Top Four teams was played in Tokyo. Second ranked Nagoya DD faced their close opponent Alvark Tokyo. Guests from Nagoya (21-8) defeated host Alvark Tokyo (21-8) 86-80. It ended at the same time the ten-game winning streak of Alvark Tokyo. It was a great evening for Takumi Saito who led his team to a victory scoring 20 points and 6 assists. At the losing side Sebastian Saiz responded with a double-double by scoring 17 points and 14 rebounds (on 7-of-9 shooting from the field). Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. The victory was the third consecutive win for Nagoya DD. They maintain second place with 21-8 record having just two point less than leader Ryukyu GK, which they share with defeated Alvark Tokyo. Nagoya DD will meet at home Tochigi Brex (#6) in the next round. Alvark Tokyo will play against Sea Horses M. (#5) in Kariya and hope to secure a win.

Other games of round 31 were quite predictable and ended without any surprises. Here they are:
Ibaraki R. defeated Gunma CT in Mito 91-84. Hiroshima D. was beaten by Yokohama BC at home 68-73. Niigata A. was destroyed by Hokkaido L. on the opponent's court 107-85. Osaka E. unfortunately lost to Sea Horses M. in a home game 74-86. Kyoto H. recorded a loss to Hitachi SRT on the road 81-91.
The best stats of 31th round was 26 points and 16 rebounds by Justin Harper of Kyoto H..

Alvark Tokyo - Nagoya DD 80-86

An exciting game between Top Four teams was played in Tokyo. Second ranked Nagoya DD faced their close opponent Alvark Tokyo. Guests from Nagoya (21-8) defeated host Alvark Tokyo (21-8) 86-80. It ended at the same time the ten-game winning streak of Alvark Tokyo. Nagoya DD looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. It was a great evening for the former international point guard Takumi Saito (172-95) who led his team to a victory scoring 20 points and 6 assists. North Macedonian-American center Shane Whittington (211-91, college: W.Michigan) helped adding 15 points and 6 rebounds. Four Nagoya DD players scored in double figures. At the losing side Spanish forward Sebastian Saiz (205-94, college: Ole Miss) responded with a double-double by scoring 17 points and 14 rebounds (on 7-of-9 shooting from the field) and American point guard Jordan Taylor (187-89, college: Wisconsin, agency: Pensack Sports) scored 18 points. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. The victory was the third consecutive win for Nagoya DD. They maintain second place with 21-8 record having just two point less than leader Ryukyu GK, which they share with defeated Alvark Tokyo. Nagoya DD will meet at home Tochigi Brex (#6) in the next round. Alvark Tokyo will play against Sea Horses M. (#5) in Kariya and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Nagoya DD: T.Saito 20+3reb+6ast, S.Whittington 15+6reb+2ast, C.Clarke 12+4reb+4ast, P.Bobby Ray 10+4reb+1ast, S.Eatherton 8+8reb+2ast, Y.Suda 7+3reb+1ast
Alvark Tokyo: J.Taylor 18+3reb+3ast, S.Saiz 17+14reb+1ast, R.Rossiter 12+6reb+2ast, S.Ando 9+4ast, A.Kirk 8+6reb, D.Tanaka 7+2reb+5ast

Chiba Jets - Akita NH 85-69

The game had a very big importance for third-ranked Chiba Jets as it allowed them to take a leadership position. Chiba Jets defeated 4th placed Akita NH at home 85-69. Chiba Jets looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. American power forward Josh Duncan (203-86) fired 20 points and 9 rebounds (on 9-of-11 shooting from the field) for the winners. His fellow American import forward John Mooney (206-98, college: Notre Dame, agency: Pensack Sports) chipped in 16 points and 7 rebounds. American forward Jordan Glynn (200-89, college: SF Austin) produced 22 points and Guinea-Bissau-American center Colton Iverson (212-89, college: Colorado St., agency: Pensack Sports) added 10 points and 6 rebounds respectively for lost side. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Chiba Jets have a solid series of four victories in a row. As mentioned above they are alone now at the top position. Akita NH at the other side dropped to the fifth place with 12 games lost. Akita NH will play next round against league's leader Ryukyu GK trying to get back on the winning streak. Chiba Jets will try to continue on its current victory against ninth ranked Yokohama BC on the road.
Top scorers:
Chiba Jets: J.Duncan 20+9reb+2ast, Y.Togashi 17+2reb+3ast, J.Mooney 16+7reb+3ast, O.Sota 14+2reb+1ast, G.Edwards 7+4reb+1ast, Y.Fujinaga 5+2ast
Akita NH: J.Glynn 22+4reb+1ast, S.Taguchi 11+1reb, H.Kawashima 10+2reb+1ast, C.Iverson 10+6reb+3ast, T.Furukawa 7+2reb+2ast, A.Davis 4+2reb+1ast

Gunma CT - Ibaraki R. 84-91

There was a minor upset when 7th ranked Gunma CT (11-17) was defeated at home by tenth ranked Ibaraki R. (6-23) 91-84 on Wednesday. Ibaraki R. looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. It was a great evening for American forward Chehales Tapscott (195-90, college: Portland St.) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 22 points, 13 rebounds and 4 assists (on 7-of-9 shooting from the field). Canadian-Italian power forward Marc Trasolini (206-90, college: Santa Clara) helped adding 22 points and 9 rebounds. At the losing side American guard Trey McKinney-Jones (198-90, college: Miami, FL) responded with a double-double by scoring 14 points and 10 rebounds and the other American import power forward Justin Keenan (202-89, college: Ferris St.) scored 17 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists. Four Ibaraki R. and five Gunma CT players scored in double figures. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Newly promoted Ibaraki R. maintains tenth place with 6-23 record. Gunma CT lost their fifth game in a row. Gunma CT at the other side, also newcomer in the league, dropped to the eighth position with 17 games lost. Ibaraki R. will meet Niigata A. (#11) on the road in the next round. Gunma CT will play against Shiga L-Stars and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Ibaraki R.: C.Tapscott 22+13reb+4ast, M.Trasolini 22+9reb+2ast, A.Hirao 19+1reb+3ast, K.Fukuzawa 18+1reb+2ast, A.Tajima 7+3reb+6ast, E.Jacobsen 3+3reb+1ast
Gunma CT: J.Keenan 17+5reb+5ast, K.Igarashi 17+9ast, M.Parker 15+10reb+2ast, T.McKinney-Jones 14+10reb+3ast, K.Barone 12+3reb+2ast, R.Yamazaki 9+1reb+3ast

Hiroshima D. - Yokohama BC 68-73

There was a surprise result when ninth ranked Yokohama BC (11-18) defeated on the road 4th placed Hiroshima D. (18-11) 73-68 on Wednesday. Yokohama BC looked well-organized offensively handing out 24 assists. It was a great evening for American forward Leyton Hammonds (203-94, college: OK State, agency: BeoBasket) who led his team to a victory scoring 16 points and 7 rebounds. Czech Patrik Auda (204-89, college: Seton Hall, agency: Octagon Europe) helped adding 17 points. At the losing side American center Charles Jackson (208-93, college: Tenn Tech) responded with a double-double by scoring 16 points and 16 rebounds (on 7-of-9 shooting from the field) and the other American import forward Nick Mayo (206-97, college: EKU, agency: Pensack Sports) produced a double-double by scoring 11 points, 10 rebounds and 4 assists. Both coaches allowed to play bench players in such tough game. Yokohama BC maintains ninth place with 11-18 record. Loser Hiroshima D. keeps the fourth position with 11 games lost. Yokohama BC will meet at home league's leader Chiba Jets in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Hiroshima D. will play against Toyama G. and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Yokohama BC: P.Auda 17+4reb+3ast, L.Hammonds 16+7reb+2ast, K.King 10+5reb+2ast, M.Morikawa 9+1ast, O.Takeru 9+1reb+1ast, K.Yuki 7+4reb+11ast
Hiroshima D.: C.Jackson 16+16reb+1ast, N.Mayo 11+10reb+4ast, T.Ryo 9+2reb+5ast, T.Kennedy 9, I.Murphy 7+1reb+2ast, N.Tsuji 7+2reb+3ast

Hokkaido L. - Niigata A. 107-85

Rather expected game in Saporro where 11th ranked Niigata A. (2-27) was rolled over by eighth ranked Hokkaido L. (12-17) 107-85 on Wednesday. Hokkaido L. made 23-of-28 free shots (82.1 percent) during the game. Hokkaido L. outrebounded Niigata A. 45-32 including a 17-6 advantage in offensive rebounds. It was a great evening for American forward Shawn Long (208-93, college: La-Lafayette, agency: Pensack Sports) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 32 points, 16 rebounds and 4 assists. His fellow American import DeMon Brooks (202-92, college: Davidson) helped adding 23 points and 11 rebounds. At the losing side Hungarian-American Rosco Allen (208-93, college: Stanford, agency: Pensack Sports) responded with a double-double by scoring 16 points and 14 rebounds and South African center Tshilidzi Nephawe (208-89, college: NM State) scored 16 points and 8 rebounds. Four Niigata A. 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. Hokkaido L. moved-up to seventh place, which they share with Shinshu BW. Niigata A. lost their twenty sixth game in a row. They keep the eleventh position with 27 games lost. Hokkaido L. will meet at home league's second-placed Kawasaki BT in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Niigata A. will play against Ibaraki R. (#10) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Hokkaido L.: S.Long 32+16reb+4ast, D.Brooks 23+11reb, S.Terazono 9+8ast, Z.Maki 8, M.Yuta 7+4reb+1ast, N.Danieldan 6+3reb+1ast
Niigata A.: J.Ayres 17+4reb+3ast, R.Allen 16+14reb+2ast, T.Nephawe 16+8reb+1ast, K.Paras 14, N.Yuto 8+3reb+9ast, E.Zen 8+2reb

Osaka E. - Sea Horses M. 74-86

The game between closely ranked teams ended with fifth ranked Sea Horses M.'s (16-13) road victory over 6th ranked Osaka E. (13-16) 86-74 on Wednesday. Sea Horses M. shot the lights out from three sinking 14 long-distance shots on high 53.8 percentage. It was a great evening for American power forward Davante Gardner (203-91, college: Marquette) who led his team to a victory scoring 13 points, 6 rebounds and 8 assists. Point guard Satoshi Nagano (175-95) helped adding 18 points and 5 assists. At the losing side American guard DJ Newbill (193-92, college: Penn St.) responded with 25 points and 8 rebounds and the former international forward Ira Brown (193-82, college: Gonzaga) scored 12 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists. Five Sea Horses M. and four Osaka E. players scored in double figures. Osaka E.'s coach Kensaku Tennichi rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Sea Horses M. maintains fifth place with 16-13 record. Osaka E. lost their third game in a row. They keep the sixth position with 16 games lost. Sea Horses M. will meet at home higher ranked Alvark Tokyo (#3) in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Osaka E. will play against Shinshu BW in Nagano and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Sea Horses M.: N.Satoshi 18+3reb+5ast, M.Hosoya 13+1reb+1ast, Y.Nishida 13+2reb+1ast, D.Gardner 13+6reb+8ast, J.Uthoff 11+9reb, S.Kashiwagi 8+1ast
Osaka E.: D.Newbill 25+8reb+3ast, K.Makoto 16+3reb+4ast, K.Hunt 12+7reb+2ast, I.Brown 12+7reb+5ast, D.Doblas 4+7reb, J.Takeuchi 2+2reb+1ast

Shinshu BW - Ryukyu GK 85-86

Seventh-ranked Shinshu BW (12-17) made lots of trouble for first ranked Ryukyu GK (24-3) in Nagano. The visitors from Okinawa managed to secure only one-point victory 86-85. However their fans expected much easier game. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Shinshu BW. It was a great shooting night for Ryukyu GK especially from behind the arc, where they had solid 55.6 percentage. The game was dominated by American players. Worth to mention a great performance of power forward Jack Cooley (206-91, college: Notre Dame, agency: Pensack Sports) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 16 points and 12 rebounds. Power forward Allen Durham (198-88, college: Grace Christian) contributed with a double-double by scoring 12 points and 13 rebounds for the winners. Durham is a former Eurobasket Summer League player, which is considered top international summer league in the market. Five Ryukyu GK players scored in double figures. Ryukyu GK's coach Dai Oketani allowed to play the deep bench players in such tough game. Center Wayne Marshall (211-86, college: Temple) answered with 20 points, 8 rebounds, 4 assists and 7 blocks and Anthony McHenry (202-83, college: Georgia Tech) added 19 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists in the effort for Shinshu BW. Ryukyu GK have an impressive series of fourteen victories in a row. They maintain first place with 24-3 record. Shinshu BW at the other side keeps the seventh position with 17 games lost. They share it with Hokkaido L.. Ryukyu GK will play against Akita NH (#5) on the road in the next round. Shinshu BW will play against Osaka E. and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Ryukyu GK: J.Cooley 16+12reb+2ast, R.Kishimoto 16+2reb+3ast, K.Imamura 13+2reb, H.Falcon 13+4reb+5ast, A.Durham 12+13reb+2ast, K.Flippin 7+1reb+3ast
Shinshu BW: M.Reo 22+2reb+3ast, W.Marshall 20+8reb+4ast, A.McHenry 19+8reb+4ast, K.Ko 7+3reb+5ast, O.Yuta 7+3ast, J.Hawkinson 5+4reb+3ast

Hitachi SRT - Kyoto H. 91-81

Not a big story in a game in Tokyo where 10th ranked Kyoto H. (4-23) was defeated by fifth ranked Hitachi SRT (19-10) 91-81 on Wednesday. Hitachi SRT looked well-organized offensively handing out 25 assists. It was a great evening for international point guard Leo Vendrame (183-93) who led his team to a victory scoring 28 points and 5 assists. American forward James McAdoo (206-93, college: UNC, agency: Slash Sports) helped adding 15 points, 11 rebounds and 4 assists. Four Hitachi SRT players scored in double figures. Hitachi SRT's coach Tsutomu Isa used entire bench saving starting five for next games. At the losing side American forward Justin Harper (208-89, college: Richmond) responded with a double-double by scoring 26 points and 16 rebounds and the other American import forward Jerome Tillman (201-87, college: Ohio, agency: SDJ Sports) scored 19 points. Hitachi SRT moved-up to fourth place. Loser Kyoto H. dropped to the eleventh position with 23 games lost. Hitachi SRT will meet higher ranked Shimane SM (#3) on the road in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Kyoto H. will play against San-en NP (#10) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Hitachi SRT: L.Vendrame 28+2reb+5ast, N.You 17+4reb, J.McAdoo 15+11reb+4ast, I.Soichiro 11+2reb+1ast, M.Hisatake 9+6reb, O.Asato 3
Kyoto H.: J.Harper 26+16reb+3ast, J.Tillman 19+2reb, K.Aita 12+1reb+3ast, H.Kazuki 9+1reb+1ast, K.Yoshiaki 7+4reb+8ast, T.Kato 4+4reb+2ast



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