B3 League Round 40: Easy game for Kagoshima which smashes Kanazawa by 44 points

The round 40 was rather boring as all games ended with very predictable results. Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

15th ranked Kanazawa (1-31) was outscored at home by fourth ranked Kagoshima (25-7) with the biggest margin this round 101-57 on Friday night. Kagoshima shot 62.7 percent from the field and had 19 for 31 from the free-throw line, while Kanazawa only scored three points from the stripe. They outrebounded Kanazawa 40-28 including a 32-18 advantage in defensive rebounds. 24 personal fouls committed by Kanazawa helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. Worth to mention a quality performance of American swingman Anthony Gaines Jr (195-1993, college: LCU) who helped to win the game recording 27 points and 7 rebounds and the other American import forward Christian Cunningham (201-1997, college: JSU) who added 20 points and 5 rebounds (on 8-of-10 shooting from the field) during the contest. At the losing side power forward Blake Aoki (202-1993) responded with 7 points and 5 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. Kagoshima maintains fourth position with 25-7 record. Kanazawa at the other side stay dead last with 31 lost games. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.

There were no shocking results in the other games in round 40: Kagoshima destroyed Kanazawa on the opponent's court 100-73. Shizuoka outscored Shinagawa in a home game 105-72. Tokyo HT was rolled over Chiba on the road 92-51. Yamaguchi was defeated by Aisin AW on its own court 73-82.
The most impressive stats of the last round was 19 points and 14 rebounds by Marcus Dove of Aisin AW.

Kanazawa - Kagoshima 57-101

15th ranked Kanazawa (1-31) was outscored at home by fourth ranked Kagoshima (25-7) with the biggest margin this round 101-57 on Friday night. Kagoshima shot 62.7 percent from the field and had 19 for 31 from the free-throw line, while Kanazawa only scored three points from the stripe. They outrebounded Kanazawa 40-28 including a 32-18 advantage in defensive rebounds. 24 personal fouls committed by Kanazawa helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. Worth to mention a quality performance of American swingman Anthony Gaines Jr (195-1993, college: LCU) who helped to win the game recording 27 points and 7 rebounds and the other American import forward Christian Cunningham (201-1997, college: JSU) who added 20 points and 5 rebounds (on 8-of-10 shooting from the field) during the contest. Four Kagoshima players scored in double figures. At the losing side power forward Blake Aoki (202-1993) responded with 7 points and 5 rebounds and guard Hikaru Yamashita (187-1997) scored 11 points. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Kagoshima maintains fourth position with 25-7 record. Kanazawa at the other side stay dead last with 31 lost games. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Kanazawa: Y.Hikaru 11+1reb+1ast, S.Kotaro 9+1ast, I.Leon 8+3reb, B.Aoki 7+5reb+2ast, T.Shodai 7+4reb+2ast, H.Tamada 5+3reb+1ast
Kagoshima: A.Gaines Jr. 27+7reb+2ast, C.Cunningham 20+5reb+1ast, S.Muto 11+2reb+2ast, C.Diop 10+11reb+2ast, K.Kiichi 7+3reb+1ast, Y.Nagayama 6+1reb+3ast

Kanazawa - Kagoshima 73-100

Very expected game in Ishikawa where 15th ranked Kanazawa (1-31) was crushed by fourth ranked Kagoshima (25-7) 100-73 on Saturday. Kagoshima dominated down low during the game scoring 62 of its points in the paint compared to Kanazawa's 28. Kagoshima forced 21 Kanazawa turnovers and outrebounded them 41-28 including a 35-24 advantage in defensive rebounds. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists. Worth to mention a great performance of American swingman Anthony Gaines Jr (195-1993, college: LCU) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 29 points and 11 rebounds (made all of his seven free throws) and the other American import forward Christian Cunningham (201-1997, college: JSU) who added 26 points and 4 blocks (on 12-of-13 shooting from the field) during the contest. At the losing side guard Takuto Kubo (186-1999) responded with 17 points and guard Hikaru Yamashita (187-1997) scored 12 points. Since the result was very predictable, it gave the chance for the coaches to test many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Kagoshima maintains fourth position with 25-7 record. Loser Kanazawa stay dead last with 31 lost games. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Kanazawa: K.Takuto 17+3reb+1ast, Y.Hikaru 12+4reb+1ast, B.Aoki 7+4reb+1ast, H.Tamada 7+2ast, O.Simonojwang 7+4reb, M.Yuki 6+2reb+1ast
Kagoshima: A.Gaines Jr. 29+11reb+1ast, C.Cunningham 26+3reb+3ast, H.Aruma 7+2reb+4ast, C.Diop 7+7reb, H.Fujita 7+6reb, R.Kubota 7+2reb

Shizuoka - Shinagawa 105-72

Very predictable result when sixth ranked Shizuoka (20-9) smashed at home 14th ranked Shinagawa (3-30) 105-72 on Saturday. Shizuoka dominated down low during the game scoring 62 of its points in the paint compared to Shinagawa's 36 and made 16-of-21 free shots (76.2 percent) during the game. They outrebounded Shinagawa 38-21 including a 28-16 advantage in defensive rebounds. Shizuoka looked well-organized offensively handing out 29 assists. Worth to mention a great performance of American center Ryan Stephan (208-1994, college: CMU) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 30 points and 15 rebounds (on 12-of-15 shooting from the field) and Beninese power forward Muusa Dama (207-1996, college: EIU, agency: Blacktop Management) who added 17 points and 14 rebounds during the contest. Four Shizuoka players scored in double figures. At the losing side American center C.J. Gettys (213-1994, college: Rutgers, agency: Haylett Sports) responded with a double-double by scoring 21 points, 11 rebounds and 8 assists and point guard Kunitatsu Ogata (179-1997) scored 14 points and 4 steals. Since the result was very predictable, it gave the chance for the coaches to test many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Shizuoka moved-up to fifth place. Newly promoted Shinagawa keeps the fourteenth position with 30 games lost. Shizuoka are again looking forward to face Shinagawa (#14) at home in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Shinagawa will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Shinagawa: C.Gettys 21+11reb+8ast, O.Kunitatsu 14+2reb+2ast, P.Abu 13+3reb+1ast, N.Ryota 8+1ast, S.Sekiguchi 6, R.Shimizu 5+3reb+4ast
Shizuoka: R.Stephan 30+15reb, A.Elsener 23+1reb+2ast, M.Dama 17+14reb+2ast, Y.Kentaro 13+2reb+8ast, Y.Okada 6+2reb+6ast, H.Tobita 5+1reb

Chiba - Tokyo HT 92-51

Not a big story in a game when 9th ranked Tokyo HT (17-14) was rolled over on the road by third ranked Chiba (25-4) 92-51 on Saturday. Chiba outrebounded Tokyo HT 47-28 including a 40-21 advantage in defensive rebounds. They shot the lights out from three sinking 12 long-distance shots on high 60.0 percentage. Chiba looked well-organized offensively handing out 32 assists comparing to just 11 passes made by Tokyo HT's players. Worth to mention a great performance of American forward Kevin Kotzur (203-1989, college: St.Mary's, TX) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 25 points and 18 rebounds (perfect from the field making all twelve shots !!!) and the other American import forward Robert Dozier (206-1985, college: Memphis) who added 13 points and 10 rebounds during the contest. At the losing side American power forward John Fields (205-1988, college: Tennessee, agency: Octagon Europe) responded with 6 points and 11 rebounds and Senegalese forward Bamba Diouf (198-1993) scored 13 points. Since the result was very predictable, it gave the chance for the coaches to test many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Chiba have a solid four-game winning streak. Newly promoted Chiba maintains third position with 25-4 record having eleven points less than leader Nagasaki. Loser Tokyo HT keeps the ninth place with 14 games lost. Chiba are again looking forward to face Tokyo HT (#9) at home in the next round where they are favorite. Tokyo HT will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Tokyo HT: D.Bamba 13+3reb, M.Ueda 10+2reb+2ast, J.Fields 6+11reb+1ast, C.Washburn 4+8reb+2ast, S.Takeshi 4+1reb+2ast, Y.Takehiro 4+1reb
Chiba: K.Kotzur 25+18reb+2ast, M.Tsuruta 13+8reb+1ast, R.Dozier 13+10reb+1ast, Y.Otsuka 10, Y.Okada 9+1reb+2ast, A.Hikaru 9+2reb+3ast

Yamaguchi - Aisin AW 73-82

Everything went according to plan when eighth ranked Aisin AW (19-14) beat on the road 11th ranked Yamaguchi (11-24) 82-73 on Saturday. Aisin AW forced 23 Yamaguchi turnovers. Americans were the main players on the court. Worth to mention a great performance of Marcus Dove (206-1985, college: OK State) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 19 points and 14 rebounds and forward Jordan Faison (201-1994, college: CPP) who added 16 points and 10 rebounds (on 6-of-7 shooting from the field) during the contest. Four Aisin AW players scored in double figures. At the losing side forward Robert Sampson (203-1992, college: Georgia Tech) responded with a double-double by scoring 19 points and 20 rebounds and center Nicholas Evans (210-1988, college: S.Indiana) produced a double-double by scoring 12 points and 10 rebounds. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Aisin AW maintains eighth position with 19-14 record. Yamaguchi lost fourth consecutive game. Newly promoted team dropped to the twelfth place with 24 games lost. Aisin AW will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Yamaguchi will play again at home against Aisin AW (#8) and is hoping to prove to their fans that they can break losing series.
Top scorers:
Yamaguchi: R.Sampson 19+20reb+1ast, A.Yamada 12+1reb, N.Evans 12+10reb+3ast, Y.Ide 8+5reb+3ast, H.Doi 7+1reb, R.Yamaguchi 5+2reb+2ast
Aisin AW: M.Dove 19+14reb+2ast, J.Faison 16+10reb+3ast, S.Sora 10, K.Kenshin 10+2reb, M.Ko 8, N.Ishikawa 7+2reb+1ast



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