B3 League Round 38: Aisin AW edge Shizuoka by three points

Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

The most exciting game of round 38 in the B3 League took place in Aichi. This derby game ended with only three-point defeat on the road of 6th ranked Shizuoka (18-9) to eighth ranked Aisin AW (18-13) 70-67 on Saturday evening. Aisin AW outrebounded Shizuoka 52-34 including 38 on the defensive glass. The best player for the winners was American forward Jordan Faison (201-1994, college: CPP) who had a double-double by scoring 19 points and 15 rebounds. The other American import Marcus Dove (206-1985, college: OK State) chipped in 8 points and 21 rebounds. Aisin AW's coach used an eleven-player rotation in such tough game. Beninese power forward Muusa Dama (207-1996, college: EIU, agency: Blacktop Management) produced a double-double by scoring 21 points and 11 rebounds for the guests. Aisin AW maintains eighth position with 18-13 record. Shizuoka at the other side dropped to the seventh place with nine games lost. Aisin AW are again looking forward to face higher ranked Shizuoka (#7) at home in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Shizuoka will have a break next round.
Leader Nagasaki delivered the 31th victory. This time they beat 6th ranked Saitama (19-13) 96-92. The game was dominated by American players. Forward Matt Bonds (196-1995, college: St.Michael's, agency: Duran International) orchestrated the victory with a double-double by scoring 24 points and 14 rebounds. Jeffrey Gibbs contributed with 22 points and 6 rebounds for the winners. Center Will Creekmore (205-1989, college: Missouri St.) replied with 24 points and 6 rebounds for Saitama. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Nagasaki have a solid three-game winning streak. Newly promoted Nagasaki maintains first position with 31-3 record. Saitama at the other side keeps the sixth place with 13 games lost. Nagasaki will again play against Saitama (#6) at home in the next round where they are favorite. Saitama will have a break next round.
Leader Nagasaki recorded the 31th victory on Saturday night. This time they crushed 6th ranked Saitama (19-13) 95-76. Matt Bonds scored 26 points and 9 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners. Brian Voelkel responded with a double-double by scoring 14 points and 15 rebounds. Both coaches tested many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Nagasaki have a solid three-game winning streak. Newly promoted Nagasaki maintains first position with 31-3 record. Loser Saitama keeps the sixth place with 13 games lost. Nagasaki will again meet at home Saitama (#6) in the next round where they are favorite. Saitama will have a break next round.

Rest of the games of round 38 were quite predictable and ended without any surprises. Here they are:
Toyoda was crushed by Tokyo HT in a road game 97-75. Yokohama EX was beaten by Iwate at home 58-68. Toyoda lost to Tokyo HT on the opponent's court 73-76. Gifu unfortunately lost to Okayama in a home game 80-85.

Tokyo HT - Toyoda 97-75

There was no surprise when 13th ranked Toyoda (6-30) was crushed on the road by ninth ranked Tokyo HT (17-13) 97-75 on Friday. Tokyo HT forced 23 Toyoda turnovers. American power forward John Fields (205-1988, college: Tennessee, agency: Octagon Europe) had a double-double by scoring 25 points and 15 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and Senegalese forward Bamba Diouf (198-1993) chipped in 15 points and 6 rebounds during the contest. Four Tokyo HT players scored in double figures. American guard Tucker Haymond (198-1994, college: W.Michigan) responded with 30 points and 5 rebounds and his fellow American import power forward Jalen Billups (200-1992, college: NKU, agency: BIG) scored 23 points and 7 rebounds. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Tokyo HT maintains ninth position with 17-13 record. Toyoda lost twelfth consecutive game. They keep the thirteenth place with 30 games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Tokyo HT: J.Fields 25+15reb, D.Bamba 15+6reb+2ast, Y.Takehiro 14+2reb, C.Washburn 13+2reb+4ast, A.Murray 6+1reb, M.Ueda 6+2reb+2ast
Toyoda: T.Haymond 30+5reb+2ast, J.Billups 23+7reb+2ast, J.Wolfinger 8+7reb, H.Kenya 4+1reb+1ast, T.Hayato 2, E.Sumihiro 2+1reb+1ast

Yokohama EX - Iwate 58-68

No shocking result in a game in Tokyo where third ranked Iwate (25-12) defeated 10th ranked Yokohama EX (11-20) 68-58 on Saturday. American Kyle Richardson (200-1991, college: Portland St.) had a double-double by scoring 16 points and 14 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and the other American import forward Terrance King (198-1990, college: ESU) chipped in 18 points and 11 rebounds during the contest. Guamanian-American guard Earnest Ross (198-1991, college: Missouri, agency: Haylett Sports) responded with a double-double by scoring 17 points and 10 rebounds and Canadian forward Mamadou Gueye (201-1993, college: Alberta) scored 12 points and 6 rebounds. Both coaches tested many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Iwate have an impressive five-game winning streak. They moved-up to second place. Loser Yokohama EX keeps the tenth position with 20 games lost. Iwate will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Yokohama EX will play again against the league's second-placed Iwate (#2) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Iwate: T.King 18+11reb, K.Richardson 16+14reb+2ast, K.Takabatake 9, T.Nihira 9+3reb, R.Ito 6+1reb+2ast, Y.Toshiki 5+4reb+7ast
Yokohama EX: E.Ross 17+10reb+1ast, S.Makoto 14+2reb, M.Gueye 12+6reb+2ast, I.Copeland 5+9reb+1ast, H.Higuchi 4+3reb+1ast, Y.Saito 2+1ast

Aisin AW - Shizuoka 70-67

The most exciting game of round 38 in the B3 League took place in Aichi. This derby game ended with only three-point defeat on the road of 6th ranked Shizuoka (18-9) to eighth ranked Aisin AW (18-13) 70-67 on Saturday evening. Aisin AW outrebounded Shizuoka 52-34 including 38 on the defensive glass. The best player for the winners was American forward Jordan Faison (201-1994, college: CPP) who had a double-double by scoring 19 points and 15 rebounds. The other American import Marcus Dove (206-1985, college: OK State) chipped in 8 points and 21 rebounds. Aisin AW's coach used an eleven-player rotation in such tough game. Beninese power forward Muusa Dama (207-1996, college: EIU, agency: Blacktop Management) produced a double-double by scoring 21 points and 11 rebounds and American center Ryan Stephan (208-1994, college: CMU) added 9 points and 13 rebounds respectively for the guests. Aisin AW maintains eighth position with 18-13 record. Shizuoka at the other side dropped to the seventh place with nine games lost. Aisin AW are again looking forward to face higher ranked Shizuoka (#7) at home in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Shizuoka will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Aisin AW: J.Faison 19+15reb+2ast, Y.Ishihara 14+2reb+3ast, N.Spikes 10+4reb+2ast, F.Shunsuke 8+1ast, M.Dove 8+21reb+3ast, K.Nagasawa 3+2reb
Shizuoka: M.Dama 21+11reb, Y.Okada 18+1reb+3ast, F.Yohei 10+1reb+3ast, R.Stephan 9+13reb+2ast, Y.Kentaro 4+1reb+1ast, S.Kanou 3

Tokyo HT - Toyoda 76-73

Very expected game when 13th ranked Toyoda (6-30) was edged on the road by ninth ranked Tokyo HT (17-13) 76-73 on Saturday. However just three-point win is not that big difference and the fans of host team counted on more convincing victory. The game was also dominated by American players. Power forward John Fields (205-1988, college: Tennessee, agency: Octagon Europe) had a double-double by scoring 18 points and 19 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and forward Chris Washburn (203-1993, college: TCU) chipped in 17 points and 7 rebounds during the contest. Power forward Jalen Billups (200-1992, college: NKU, agency: BIG) responded with 27 points and 9 rebounds and center Joe Wolfinger (214-1985, college: Citadel) produced a double-double by scoring 18 points and 13 rebounds. Both coaches tested many bench players in such tough game. Tokyo HT maintains ninth position with 17-13 record. Toyoda lost twelfth consecutive game. They keep the thirteenth place with 30 games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Tokyo HT: J.Fields 18+19reb+2ast, C.Washburn 17+7reb+3ast, H.Ogane 11, M.Ueda 8+1reb+2ast, S.Takeshi 8+2reb+5ast, Y.Takehiro 6+3reb
Toyoda: J.Billups 27+9reb+3ast, J.Wolfinger 18+13reb, E.Sumihiro 11+4ast, H.Kenya 6+2reb+2ast, R.Yanagiuchi 5+4reb+3ast, T.Tachino 4+1reb+1ast

Gifu - Okayama 80-85

Rather predictable result when seventh ranked Okayama (19-10) beat on the road 11th ranked Gifu (11-22) 85-80 on Saturday. Okayama shot 25 for 39 from the free-throw line, while Gifu only scored nine points from the stripe. Strangely Gifu outrebounded Okayama 48-22 including a 34-18 advantage in defensive rebounds. American forward Jeffrey Parmer (203-1985, college: FAU) scored 13 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists to lead the charge for the winners and point guard Makoto Higuchi (177-1992) chipped in 14 points during the contest. Four Okayama players scored in double figures. American forward Jerrell Wright (204-1991, college: La Salle) responded with a double-double by scoring 21 points and 16 rebounds and guard Morito Koga (190-1998) scored 26 points and 5 rebounds. Both coaches tested many bench players in such tough game. Okayama moved-up to fifth place. Gifu lost fourth consecutive game. They keep the eleventh position with 22 games lost. Okayama will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Gifu will play again against Okayama (#5) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Okayama: M.Higuchi 14+1reb+3ast, M.Yusuke 13+2ast, J.Parmer 13+5reb+4ast, C.Olivier 12+4reb, C.Maduabum 7+4reb+1ast, W.Kouki 7+1reb+1ast
Gifu: K.Morito 26+5reb+2ast, J.Wright 21+16reb+3ast, J.Johnson 7+16reb, T.Kaisei 6+2reb+5ast, S.Norio 6+2reb, T.Masahiro 5+2reb+1ast

Nagasaki - Saitama 96-92

Leader Nagasaki delivered the 31th victory. This time they beat 6th ranked Saitama (19-13) 96-92. Saitama was plagued by 25 personal fouls down the stretch. The game was dominated by American players. Forward Matt Bonds (196-1995, college: St.Michael's, agency: Duran International) orchestrated the victory with a double-double by scoring 24 points and 14 rebounds. Forward Jeffrey Gibbs (188-1980, college: Otterbein) contributed with 22 points and 6 rebounds for the winners. Center Will Creekmore (205-1989, college: Missouri St.) replied with 24 points and 6 rebounds and power forward Ryan Watkins (206-1991, college: Boise St., agency: Slash Sports) added 14 points and 14 rebounds in the effort for Saitama. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Nagasaki have a solid three-game winning streak. Newly promoted Nagasaki maintains first position with 31-3 record. Saitama at the other side keeps the sixth place with 13 games lost. Nagasaki will again play against Saitama (#6) at home in the next round where they are favorite. Saitama will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Nagasaki: M.Bonds 24+14reb, J.Gibbs 22+6reb+2ast, M.Karimata 21+3reb+3ast, K.Matsumoto 11+2reb+3ast, J.Carter 8+5reb, T.Dickson 4+1reb
Saitama: W.Creekmore 24+6reb+1ast, N.Ren 16+2reb+4ast, S.Fumiya 15+1reb, R.Watkins 14+14reb+2ast, K.Shinkawa 8+3reb+1ast, N.Akihisa 6

Nagasaki - Saitama 95-76

Leader Nagasaki recorded the 31th victory on Saturday night. This time they crushed 6th ranked Saitama (19-13) 95-76. Nagasaki looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. American forward Matt Bonds (196-1995, college: St.Michael's, agency: Duran International) scored 26 points and 9 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and the other American import forward Jeffrey Gibbs (188-1980, college: Otterbein) chipped in 23 points, 10 rebounds and 4 assists (on 8-of-10 shooting from the field) during the contest. Four Nagasaki players scored in double figures. American-Irish forward Brian Voelkel (196-1992, college: Vermont) responded with a double-double by scoring 14 points and 15 rebounds and American power forward Ryan Watkins (206-1991, college: Boise St., agency: Slash Sports) scored 22 points and 7 rebounds. Both coaches tested many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Nagasaki have a solid three-game winning streak. Newly promoted Nagasaki maintains first position with 31-3 record. Loser Saitama keeps the sixth place with 13 games lost. Nagasaki will again meet at home Saitama (#6) in the next round where they are favorite. Saitama will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Nagasaki: M.Bonds 26+9reb+3ast, J.Gibbs 23+10reb+4ast, J.Carter 17+4reb+1ast, K.Matsumoto 10+4reb+4ast, T.Kanji 5+4reb+1ast, M.Karimata 4+3ast
Saitama: R.Watkins 22+7reb, B.Voelkel 14+15reb+3ast, N.Ren 14+1reb+4ast, N.Akihisa 7+2reb, S.Fumiya 6+2reb, Y.Jo 4+2reb



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