B2 League Round 46: Chiba defeat Saga B.

Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

The most crucial game of the last round was another loss of Saga B. (38-10) on the court of first ranked Chiba on Saturday night. Visitors were defeated by Chiba 72-67. It was a key game for the top position in the league. Worth to mention a great performance of American Brandon Ashley (206-1994, college: Arizona) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 22 points and 14 rebounds. The other American import forward Leo Lyons (206-1987, college: Missouri) contributed with 15 points, 11 rebounds and 4 assists for the winners. point guard Taiki Sumida (182-1999) replied with 26 points and 5 rebounds for Saga B.Chiba (37-11) have an impressive five-game winning streak. Newly promoted Chiba maintains first position which they share with defeated Saga B. Saga B. lost third consecutive game. They still keep top place with ten games lost. Chiba are again looking forward to face league's leader Saga B. at home in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Saga B. will have a break next round.
Seventh-ranked Tokyo Z (13-36) used its home court advantage to challenge third ranked Kumamoto V. (28-21). The visitors from Kumamoto managed to secure only one-point victory 82-81. However their fans expected much easier game. American center Jamel McLean (202-1988, college: Xavier) had a double-double by scoring 31 points and 15 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and Benjamin Lawson chipped in 12 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists during the contest. At the losing side American power forward Reginald Buckner (206-1991, college: Ole Miss) responded with a double-double by scoring 18 points and 13 rebounds. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Kumamoto V. maintains third position with 28-21 record having nine points less than leader Chiba. Tokyo Z at the other side keeps the seventh place with 36 games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
The game in Tokyo was also quite interesting. Third ranked Kumamoto V. (28-21) played at the court of 7th ranked Tokyo Z (13-36). Kumamoto V. did not have too big problems and got a relatively easy victory 81-64 on Friday. Benjamin Lawson notched a double-double by scoring 18 points and 14 rebounds to lead the effort. Even 15 points and 7 rebounds by Reginald Buckner did not help to save the game for Tokyo Z. Both coaches tested many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Kumamoto V. maintains third position with 28-21 record having nine points less than leader Chiba. Loser Tokyo Z keeps the seventh place with 36 games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.

Other games in round 46 were not that significant. Ehime OV was beaten by Aomori W. on the road 92-77. Yamagata lost to Koshigaya A. on its own court 91-101. Bambitious N. unfortunately lost to Nishinomiya S. in Hyogo 72-82. Kagawa FA was rolled over Fukushima at home 66-104. Nagasaki defeated Fukuoka R. on the opponent's court 95-83.
The most impressive performance of 46th round was 29 points and 10 rebounds by Matt Bonds of Nagasaki.

Tokyo Z - Kumamoto V. 64-81

The game in Tokyo was also quite interesting. Third ranked Kumamoto V. (28-21) played at the court of 7th ranked Tokyo Z (13-36). Kumamoto V. did not have too big problems and got a relatively easy victory 81-64 on Friday. Kumamoto V. outrebounded Tokyo Z 42-25 including 28 on the defensive glass. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 25 assists. British forward Benjamin Lawson (216-1995, college: WKU) notched a double-double by scoring 18 points and 14 rebounds to lead the effort and American forward Cherif Sow (201-1992) supported him with 12 points and 6 rebounds. Four Kumamoto V. players scored in double figures. Even 15 points and 7 rebounds by American power forward Reginald Buckner (206-1991, college: Ole Miss) did not help to save the game for Tokyo Z. His fellow American import power forward Ishmael Lane (203-1997, college: NSU) added 10 points and 8 rebounds for lost side. Both coaches tested many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Kumamoto V. maintains third position with 28-21 record having nine points less than leader Chiba. Loser Tokyo Z keeps the seventh place with 36 games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Tokyo Z: R.Buckner 15+7reb+3ast, I.Lane 10+8reb+2ast, J.Kano 8+1reb, D.Simon 8+5reb+3ast, Y.Ide 8+2ast, K.Kimura 4+2ast
Kumamoto V.: B.Lawson 18+14reb+2ast, R.Motomura 13+3reb, C.Sow 12+6reb+1ast, Y.Shota 11+1reb+3ast, J.McLean 8+9reb+1ast, N.Ren 7+1ast

Aomori W. - Ehime OV 92-77

We could consider it a predictable result in the game between close teams when fifth ranked Aomori W. (22-26) beat at home one of their biggest challengers Ehime OV (22-26) 92-77 on Saturday. Aomori W. looked well-organized offensively handing out 24 assists. American power forward EJ Montgomery (208-1999, college: Kentucky) notched 32 points and 6 rebounds to lead the effort and the other American import forward Alex Davis (206-1992, college: Fresno St., agency: Diamond Sports) supported him with 20 points and 10 rebounds. Aomori W.'s coach used entire bench and allowed the starting five to rest. Even a double-double of 23 points and 12 rebounds by American-Filipino forward Eugene Phelps (198-1990, college: LBSU) did not help to save the game for Ehime OV. Point guard Takumi Furuno (179-1993) added 13 points and 12 assists for lost side. Aomori W. moved-up to fourth place, which they share with defeated Ehime OV. Aomori W. will again meet at home Ehime OV (#4) in the next round. Ehime OV will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Ehime OV: E.Phelps 23+12reb, A.Fitzgerald 13+5reb+2ast, T.Furuno 13+3reb+12ast, R.Kriener 9+10reb+3ast, S.Kouno 9+2ast, H.Tobita 8+1reb+1ast
Aomori W.: E.Montgomery 32+6reb+2ast, A.Davis 20+10reb+3ast, I.Yuichi 14+1reb+10ast, H.Mone 9+4reb, K.Tsuneta 8+1reb+1ast, D.Shimoyama 6+1reb

Yamagata - Koshigaya A. 91-101

Very expected game when 6th ranked Yamagata (19-29) lost at home to second ranked Koshigaya A. (36-12) 101-91 on Saturday. Koshigaya A. dominated down low during the game scoring 64 of its points in the paint compared to Yamagata's 30 and made 25-of-32 free shots (78.1 percent) during the game. They outrebounded Yamagata 39-18 including a 22-11 advantage in defensive rebounds. Koshigaya A. looked well-organized offensively handing out 35 assists. American power forward Brekkott Chapman (206-1996, college: Weber St.) notched 23 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists to lead the effort and guard Hayate Komasawa (188-1998) supported him with 19 points and 9 assists. Even 19 points and 8 assists by point guard Takanori Tahara (181-1994) did not help to save the game for Yamagata. American James Bell (196-1992, college: Villanova, agency: Slash Sports) added 19 points and 4 assists for lost side. Five Koshigaya A. and four Yamagata players scored in double figures. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Koshigaya A. have a solid four-game winning streak. They maintain second position with 36-12 record having just two points less than leader Chiba. Loser Yamagata keeps the sixth place with 29 games lost. Koshigaya A. will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Yamagata will play again against the league's second-placed Koshigaya A. (#2) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Yamagata: T.Tahara 19+3reb+8ast, J.Bell 19+3reb+4ast, J.Carter 13+3reb, T.Welsh 11+7reb+1ast, J.Maniwa 9, R.Yanagawa 8+1reb+2ast
Koshigaya A.: B.Chapman 23+5reb+4ast, J.Harper 22+5reb+2ast, K.Hayate 19+2reb+9ast, I.Butts 14+12reb+2ast, S.Kikuchi 10+7reb+10ast, S.Tamura 6+1reb

Chiba - Saga B. 72-67

The most crucial game of the last round was another loss of Saga B. (38-10) on the court of first ranked Chiba on Saturday night. Visitors were defeated by Chiba 72-67. It was a key game for the top position in the league. Worth to mention a great performance of American Brandon Ashley (206-1994, college: Arizona) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 22 points and 14 rebounds. The other American import forward Leo Lyons (206-1987, college: Missouri) contributed with a double-double by scoring 15 points, 11 rebounds and 4 assists for the winners. Point guard Taiki Sumida (182-1999) replied with 26 points and 5 rebounds and American forward Terrance King (198-1990, college: ESU, agency: Interperformances) added 22 points and 9 rebounds in the effort for Saga B.Chiba (37-11) have an impressive five-game winning streak. Newly promoted Chiba maintains first position which they share with defeated Saga B. Saga B. lost third consecutive game. They still keep top place with ten games lost. Chiba are again looking forward to face league's leader Saga B. at home in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Saga B. will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Saga B.: S.Taiki 26+5reb+3ast, T.King 22+9reb, C.Fieler 8+6reb+4ast, Y.Mitsuhara 3+2reb, K.Atsuki 3+1reb, I.Ryota 2+2reb+1ast
Chiba: B.Ashley 22+14reb+1ast, L.Lyons 15+11reb+4ast, E.Ravenel 11+7reb+3ast, Y.Okada 9, Y.Otsuka 8+2ast, T.Kida 7+1reb+2ast

Tokyo Z - Kumamoto V. 81-82

Seventh-ranked Tokyo Z (13-36) used its home court advantage to challenge third ranked Kumamoto V. (28-21). The visitors from Kumamoto managed to secure only one-point victory 82-81. However their fans expected much easier game. Kumamoto V. dominated down low during the game scoring 54 of its points in the paint compared to Tokyo Z's 34. Their players were unselfish on offense dishing 22 assists. American center Jamel McLean (202-1988, college: Xavier) had a double-double by scoring 31 points and 15 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and British forward Benjamin Lawson (216-1995, college: WKU) chipped in 12 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists during the contest. At the losing side American power forward Reginald Buckner (206-1991, college: Ole Miss) responded with a double-double by scoring 18 points and 13 rebounds and forward Junki Kano (192-1988) scored 21 points. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Kumamoto V. maintains third position with 28-21 record having nine points less than leader Chiba. Tokyo Z at the other side keeps the seventh place with 36 games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Tokyo Z: J.Kano 21+1reb+2ast, R.Buckner 18+13reb+1ast, D.Simon 10+2reb+2ast, I.Lane 9+11reb+2ast, K.Tsubasa 7+4reb+5ast, Y.Ide 6+3ast
Kumamoto V.: J.McLean 31+15reb+3ast, B.Lawson 12+8reb+4ast, R.Tawatari 9+3reb, R.Motomura 9+2reb+2ast, I.Hiroaki 8+6reb+2ast, H.Taniguchi 6+1reb+2ast

Nishinomiya S. - Bambitious N. 82-72

Rather predictable result when third ranked Nishinomiya S. (24-24) won against 6th ranked Bambitious N. (14-34) in Hyogo 82-72 on Saturday. Nishinomiya S. outrebounded Bambitious N. 45-32 including 33 on the defensive glass. American forward Trey Porter (208-1996, college: Nevada) notched a double-double by scoring 18 points and 12 rebounds (on 7-of-8 shooting from the field) to lead the effort and the other American import forward Jordan Hamilton (201-1990, college: Texas) supported him with 17 points and 11 rebounds. Four Nishinomiya S. players scored in double figures. Even a double-double of 19 points, 11 rebounds and 5 assists by American-Portuguese Jeremiah Wilson (205-1988, college: Tarleton St.) did not help to save the game for Bambitious N.. American guard Christian James (194-1996, college: Oklahoma) added 17 points and 6 rebounds for lost side. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Nishinomiya S. have a solid three-game winning streak. They maintain third position with 24-24 record having fourteen points less than leader Chiba. Bambitious N. lost third consecutive game. They keep the sixth place with 34 games lost. Nishinomiya S. will again meet at home Bambitious N. (#6) in the next round. Bambitious N. will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Bambitious N.: J.Wilson 19+11reb+5ast, C.James 17+6reb+3ast, F.Naoyuki 13+1reb+1ast, Y.Tomoya 5+1reb, C.Mbodj 5+4reb, T.Komoda 5+2reb+2ast
Nishinomiya S.: T.Porter 18+12reb+2ast, J.Hamilton 17+11reb+2ast, Z.Dimec 10+6reb+1ast, K.Sena 10+6reb+2ast, T.Yusuke 7+2reb+3ast, N.Dohara 7+2reb+3ast

Kagawa FA - Fukushima 66-104

Not a big story in a game when 7th ranked Kagawa FA (12-36) was outscored by fourth ranked Fukushima (23-25) in Takamatsu 104-66 on Saturday. Fukushima dominated down low during the game scoring 50 of its points in the paint compared to Kagawa FA's 26 and made 18-of-21 free shots (85.7 percent) during the game. Fukushima looked well-organized offensively handing out 30 assists comparing to just 15 passes made by Kagawa FA's players. Venezuelan center Gregory Echenique (206-1990, college: Creighton, agency: Pensack Sports) notched 22 points and 9 rebounds (on 7-of-9 shooting from the field) to lead the effort and American guard Addison Spruill (195-1993, college: UNCW) supported him with 7 points, 7 rebounds and 7 assists. Four Fukushima players scored in double figures. Even 15 points and 8 rebounds by Australian forward Rhys Vague (206-1996) did not help to save the game for Kagawa FA. American center Nigel Spikes (208-1989, college: Marshall) added 8 points and 10 rebounds for lost side. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Fukushima maintains fourth position with 23-25 record. Kagawa FA lost seventh consecutive game. They keep the seventh place with 36 games lost. Fukushima will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Kagawa FA will play again against Fukushima (#4) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Kagawa FA: R.Vague 15+8reb, I.Takaya 8+1reb+2ast, T.Kodama 8+2ast, N.Spikes 8+10reb+1ast, K.Richardson 6+3reb+1ast, K.Takaya 6+1reb
Fukushima: G.Echenique 22+9reb+1ast, N.Hashimoto 14+1reb+1ast, J.Harrellson 11+5reb+4ast, T.Hasegawa 10+4reb+6ast, D.Tsuchiya 10+2reb+1ast, S.Murakami 9+3reb+2ast

Fukuoka R. - Nagasaki 83-95

Everything went according to plan when second ranked Nagasaki (33-15) defeated on the road 5th ranked Fukuoka R. (16-32) 95-83 on Saturday. Nagasaki looked well-organized offensively handing out 27 assists. American players dominated the game. Forward Matt Bonds (196-1995, college: St.Michael's) notched a double-double by scoring 29 points and 10 rebounds to lead the effort and forward Jeffrey Gibbs (188-1980, college: Otterbein) supported him with 17 points. Even a double-double of 17 points, 10 rebounds and 6 assists (on 8-of-10 shooting from the field) by forward Kevin Kotzur (203-1989, college: St.Mary's, TX, agency: Green Sports Management) did not help to save the game for Fukuoka R.. Forward Jordan Glynn (200-1989, college: SF Austin) added 14 points and 12 rebounds for lost side. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Newly promoted Nagasaki maintains second position with 33-15 record having five points less than leader Chiba. Loser Fukuoka R. keeps the fifth place with 32 games lost. Nagasaki will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Fukuoka R. will play again against the league's second-placed Nagasaki (#2) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Fukuoka R.: K.Kotzur 17+10reb+6ast, T.Shirato 14+1reb, J.Glynn 14+12reb+2ast, Y.Otsuka 11+2reb+3ast, J.Honda 9+1reb+3ast, I.Tomohiro 8+1reb
Nagasaki: M.Bonds 29+10reb+3ast, J.Gibbs 17+3reb+3ast, E.Yamamoto 12+4ast, P.Aguilar 10+7reb+5ast, M.Karimata 6+1reb+1ast, J.Heading 6+1reb+4ast



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