B3 League Round 42 of Regular Season

Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

We should mention about the upset which took place in Tokyo, where 6th ranked Okayama (20-11) lost to ninth ranked Tokyo HT (18-15) in a road game 89-95 on Friday. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Okayama. 33 personal fouls committed by Okayama helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. The best player for the winners was point guard Yusaku Oshiro (180-1995) who scored 24 points. American power forward John Fields (205-1988, college: Tennessee, agency: Octagon Europe) chipped in 12 points and 16 rebounds. At the other side the best for losing team was American forward Chris Olivier (202-1992, college: OK State, agency: Octagon Europe) who recorded a double-double by scoring 26 points and 11 rebounds. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Tokyo HT maintains ninth position with 18-15 record. Okayama at the other side dropped to the seventh place with 11 games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
The game with biggest result difference took place in Shinagawa. Local Shinagawa (3-33) was outscored by fourth ranked Kagoshima (27-7) 101-66. It was a good game for American swingman Anthony Gaines Jr (195-1993, college: LCU) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 24 points, 10 rebounds, 4 assists and 5 steals. Christian Cunningham contributed with 24 points and 9 rebounds for the winners. American center C.J. Gettys (213-1994, college: Rutgers, agency: Haylett Sports) replied with a double-double by scoring 15 points, 11 rebounds and 4 assists for Shinagawa. 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 have a solid three-game winning streak. They moved-up to second place. Shinagawa lost fourth consecutive game. Newly promoted team keeps the fourteenth position with 33 games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.

In the last two games of round 42 Kagoshima crushed Shinagawa in Renova 87-59. Yokohama EX was beaten by Aisin AW at home 69-86.

Shinagawa - Kagoshima 59-87

There was no surprise when 14th ranked Shinagawa (3-33) was crushed at home by fourth ranked Kagoshima (27-7) 87-59. Kagoshima dominated down low during the game scoring 62 of its points in the paint compared to Shinagawa's 36 and made 16-of-21 charity shots (76.2 percent) during the game. Kagoshima forced 25 Shinagawa turnovers. Their players were unselfish on offense dishing 25 assists. It was a good game for American swingman Anthony Gaines Jr (195-1993, college: LCU) who led his team to a victory with 24 points, 5 assists and 4 steals. The other American import forward Christian Cunningham (201-1997, college: JSU) contributed with 25 points and 4 steals for the winners. American center C.J. Gettys (213-1994, college: Rutgers, agency: Haylett Sports) replied with a double-double by scoring 18 points, 12 rebounds and 6 assists and forward Abu Philip (198-1997) added 14 points and 8 rebounds in the effort for Shinagawa. 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 have a solid three-game winning streak. They moved-up to second place. Shinagawa lost fourth consecutive game. Newly promoted team keeps the fourteenth position with 33 games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Shinagawa: C.Gettys 18+12reb+6ast, P.Abu 14+8reb, S.Taira 7+2reb+3ast, R.Shimizu 5+1ast, N.Ryota 4+2reb, S.Yusuke 4+1ast
Kagoshima: C.Cunningham 25+4reb+3ast, A.Gaines Jr. 24+3reb+5ast, K.Kiichi 13+3reb+1ast, C.Diop 6+8reb, H.Aruma 6+2reb+3ast, K.Takahashi 5+4ast

Tokyo HT - Okayama 95-89

We should mention about the upset which took place in Tokyo, where 6th ranked Okayama (20-11) lost to ninth ranked Tokyo HT (18-15) in a road game 89-95 on Friday. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Okayama. 33 personal fouls committed by Okayama helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. The best player for the winners was point guard Yusaku Oshiro (180-1995) who scored 24 points. American power forward John Fields (205-1988, college: Tennessee, agency: Octagon Europe) chipped in a double-double by scoring 12 points and 16 rebounds. At the other side the best for losing team was American forward Chris Olivier (202-1992, college: OK State, agency: Octagon Europe) who recorded a double-double by scoring 26 points and 11 rebounds and his fellow American import forward Jeffrey Parmer (203-1985, college: FAU) added 11 points and 6 rebounds respectively. Five Tokyo HT and four Okayama players scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Tokyo HT maintains ninth position with 18-15 record. Okayama at the other side dropped to the seventh place with 11 games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Okayama: C.Olivier 26+11reb+2ast, M.Higuchi 12+3reb+4ast, J.Parmer 11+6reb+2ast, M.Yusuke 11+2reb+1ast, K.Tsubasa 10+2reb+3ast, C.Maduabum 6+5reb+3ast
Tokyo HT: O.Yusaku 24+4reb+2ast, M.Ueda 12+2reb+5ast, C.Washburn 12+7reb, J.Fields 12+16reb+1ast, D.Bamba 11+10reb+3ast, H.Ogane 6+3reb+1ast

Yokohama EX - Aisin AW 69-86

No shocking result in a game in Tokyo where sixth ranked Aisin AW (22-14) defeated 10th ranked Yokohama EX (11-23) 86-69. Aisin AW dominated down low during the game scoring 66 of its points in the paint compared to Yokohama EX's 34. Aisin AW forced 21 Yokohama EX turnovers and outrebounded them 49-31 including a 34-23 advantage in defensive rebounds. Yokohama EX was plagued by 24 personal fouls down the stretch. It was a good game for American Marcus Dove (206-1985, college: OK State) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 17 points and 22 rebounds. The other American import forward Jordan Faison (201-1994, college: CPP) contributed with 25 points and 9 rebounds for the winners. Guamanian-American guard Earnest Ross (198-1991, college: Missouri, agency: Haylett Sports) replied with 22 points and 7 rebounds and Canadian forward Mamadou Gueye (201-1993, college: Alberta) added 20 points and 6 rebounds in the effort for Yokohama EX. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Aisin AW have a solid four-game winning streak. They maintain sixth position with 22-14 record. Yokohama EX lost fourth consecutive game. They dropped to the eleventh place with 23 games lost. Aisin AW will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Yokohama EX will play again at home against Aisin AW (#6) and hopes to get back on the winning track.
Top scorers:
Yokohama EX: E.Ross 22+7reb+2ast, M.Gueye 20+6reb, D.Taguchi 8+4reb+7ast, I.Copeland 8+6reb+2ast, M.Mitchell 4+1reb, A.Hayate 3
Aisin AW: J.Faison 25+9reb+2ast, M.Dove 17+22reb+2ast, S.Sora 11+2reb+2ast, N.Spikes 9+10reb, Y.Ishihara 9+3reb+2ast, K.Kenshin 6+2reb+1ast

Shinagawa - Kagoshima 66-101

The game with biggest result difference took place in Shinagawa. Local Shinagawa (3-33) was outscored by fourth ranked Kagoshima (27-7) 101-66. Kagoshima dominated down low during the game scoring 66 of its points in the paint compared to Shinagawa's 40. Kagoshima forced 22 Shinagawa turnovers and outrebounded them 52-36 including a 25-12 advantage in offensive rebounds. Their players were unselfish on offense dishing 24 assists. It was a good game for American swingman Anthony Gaines Jr (195-1993, college: LCU) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 24 points, 10 rebounds, 4 assists and 5 steals. The other American import forward Christian Cunningham (201-1997, college: JSU) contributed with 24 points and 9 rebounds for the winners. American center C.J. Gettys (213-1994, college: Rutgers, agency: Haylett Sports) replied with a double-double by scoring 15 points, 11 rebounds and 4 assists and forward Abu Philip (198-1997) added 12 points in the effort for Shinagawa. 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 have a solid three-game winning streak. They moved-up to second place. Shinagawa lost fourth consecutive game. Newly promoted team keeps the fourteenth position with 33 games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Shinagawa: C.Gettys 15+11reb+4ast, P.Abu 12+3reb, N.Ryota 10+2reb+1ast, O.Kunitatsu 9+4reb+1ast, B.Gjio 8+5reb+1ast, S.Sekiguchi 6+1reb+2ast
Kagoshima: C.Cunningham 24+9reb+1ast, A.Gaines Jr. 24+10reb+4ast, K.Matsuzaki 14+2reb, H.Fujita 8+4reb+4ast, C.Diop 8+13reb, H.Aruma 5+3ast



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