Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.
The most crucial game of the last round was a loss of San-en NP (34-5) in Hamamatsu on Sunday night. Hosts were rolled over by Alvark Tokyo (32-7) 94-72. It ended at the same time the 16-game winning streak of San-en NP. It was a key game for the top position in the league. They outrebounded San-en NP 40-25 including 26 on the defensive glass. Alvark Tokyo looked well-organized offensively handing out 25 assists. 24 personal fouls committed by San-en NP helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. Worth to mention a great performance of Brazilian Leonardo Meindl (201-1993) who helped to win the game recording 18 points, 9 rebounds and 5 assists. Spanish Sebastian Saiz (205-1994, college: Ole Miss) contributed with 19 points and 7 rebounds for the winners. American forward Coty Clarke (201-1992, college: Arkansas, agency: Slash Sports) replied with 19 points for San-en NP. San-en NP's coach gave up on the game allowing to play ten players seeing no chance for a win. Alvark Tokyo keeps a position of league leader, which they share with Tochigi Brex. San-en NP at the other side still keeps top place with five games lost. Alvark Tokyo is looking forward to face Shimane SM (#3) at home in the next round, which may be the game of the day. San-en NP will play against the league's leader Ryukyu and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Very important is a road loss of second ranked SeaHorses (25-14) against fourth ranked Happinets (21-18) on Sunday night. Visiting SeaHorses were defeated by Happinets in a tough game in Akita 64-72. Worth to mention a great performance of the former international point guard Ko Kumagai (173-1996) who helped to win the game recording 16 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists and Tanner Leissner who added 8 points, 9 rebounds and 4 assists during the contest. At the losing side American power forward Davante Gardner (203-1991, college: Marquette) responded with 16 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists (made all of his seven free throws). Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Akita NH moved-up to third place, which they share with 4 other teams. Sea Horses M. at the other side keeps the second position with 14 games lost. They share it with Chiba Jets. Akita NH will play against league's second-placed Nagoya DD on the road in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Sea Horses M. will play against Osaka E. and hopes to get back on the winning track.
Very important is a home loss of third ranked Jets (25-14) against sixth ranked B-Corsairs (17-22) on Sunday night. Host Jets were defeated by B-Corsairs in a tough game in Chiba 85-90. It ended at the same time the 12-game winning streak of Jets. The winners were led by Kai Sotto who had that evening a double-double by scoring 26 points and 11 rebounds. Even 25 points and 9 rebounds by John Mooney did not help to save the game for Chiba Jets. Yokohama BC maintains sixth position with 17-22 record, which they share with Sendai 89ers. Loser Jets dropped to the second place with 14 games lost. They share the position with Sea Horses M.. Yokohama BC will meet higher ranked Kawasaki (#4) in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Chiba Jets will play against Hiroshima D. and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Other games in round 40 were not that significant. Ibaraki R. was smashed by Kawasaki on the road 93-73. Gunma CT won against Osaka E. on its own court 89-80. Nagoya DD managed to outperform Kyoto H. in a road game 89-82. Ryukyu managed to beat Hokkaido L. at home 80-73. FE Nagoya defeated Saga B. on the opponent's court 80-73. Shimane SM beat Sunrockers Sh. in a home game 66-60. Hiroshima D. destroyed Shinshu on the road 96-74. Toyama G. was outscored by Sendai 89ers on its own court 66-86. Nagasaki was rolled over Tochigi Brex in a road game 97-76.
The most impressive performance of 40th round was 25 points, 14 rebounds and 4 assists by Matt Bonds of Nagasaki.
Akita NH - Sea Horses M. 72-64Very important is a road loss of second ranked
SeaHorses (25-14) against fourth ranked
Happinets (21-18) on Sunday night. Visiting
SeaHorses were defeated by
Happinets in a tough game in Akita
64-72.
Akita NH players were unselfish on offense dishing 22 assists. Worth to mention a great performance of the former international point guard
Ko Kumagai (173-1996) who helped to win the game recording 16 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists and American
Tanner Leissner (201-1995, college:
UNH) who added 8 points, 9 rebounds and 4 assists during the contest. At the losing side American power forward
Davante Gardner (203-1991, college:
Marquette) responded with 16 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists (made all of his seven free throws) and the former international swingman
Ryogo Sumino (192-1996, college:
SNHU) scored 12 points. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games.
Akita NH moved-up to third place, which they share with 4 other teams.
Sea Horses M. at the other side keeps the second position with 14 games lost. They share it with Chiba Jets.
Akita NH will play against league's second-placed Nagoya DD on the road in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Sea Horses M. will play against Osaka E. and hopes to get back on the winning track.
Top scorers:Akita NH: K.Ko 16+5reb+5ast, S.Taguchi 13+1reb+2ast, T.Furukawa 10+4reb+2ast, T.Nakayama 8+3reb, T.Leissner 8+9reb+4ast, A.Raita 6
Sea Horses M.: D.Gardner 16+7reb+4ast, R.Sumino 12+3reb, D.Lee 9+1reb+2ast, T.Nakamura 8+2reb+2ast, Z.Auguste 8+4reb+2ast, J.Layman 4+6reb+3ast
gschID: 1139409
Kawasaki BT - Ibaraki R. 93-73No shocking result in a game when fourth ranked
Brave Thunders (21-18) crushed 8th ranked
Robots (5-34) in Kanagawa
93-73 on Sunday.
Kawasaki made 18-of-23 free shots (78.3 percent) during the game. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists. The winners were led by Hungarian-American
Rosco Allen (208-1993, college:
Stanford, agency:
Pensack Sports) who had that evening a double-double by scoring 29 points, 13 rebounds and 4 assists and the former international point guard
Yuma Fujii (178-1991) supported him with 20 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists. Even 19 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists by American power forward
Johnny OBryant III (207-1993, college:
LSU, agency:
Slash Sports) did not help to save the game for
Ibaraki R.. His fellow American import forward
Thomas Kennedy (201-1987, college:
Detroit) added 19 points and 7 rebounds for lost side. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest.
Kawasaki moved-up to third place, which they share with 4 other teams. Loser Robots keeps the eighth position with 34 games lost.
Kawasaki will meet at home Yokohama BC (#6) in the next round. Ibaraki R. will play against Toyama G. and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:Kawasaki BT: R.Allen 29+13reb+4ast, Y.Fujii 20+6reb+5ast, R.Shinoyama 11+3reb+8ast, T.Masuko 8+3reb+2ast, T.Hasegawa 7+1reb, K.Masuda 6+1ast
Ibaraki R.: J.O'Bryant III 19+5reb+4ast, T.Kennedy 19+7reb+1ast, N.Kohei 12+1reb+3ast, Y.Hayato 9+1reb, A.Hirao 7+6reb+3ast, C.Tapscott 6+11reb+6ast
gschID: 1139410
Chiba Jets - Yokohama BC 85-90Very important is a home loss of third ranked
Jets (25-14) against sixth ranked
B-Corsairs (17-22) on Sunday night. Host
Jets were defeated by
B-Corsairs in a tough game in Chiba
85-90. It ended at the same time the 12-game winning streak of Jets.
Yokohama BC made 17-of-21 free shots (81.0 percent) during the game. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists. The winners were led by Filipino-American center
Kai Sotto (220-2002) who had that evening a double-double by scoring 26 points and 11 rebounds and American forward
Jarrod Uthoff (206-1993, college:
Iowa) supported him with 17 points, 8 rebounds and 4 blocks. Even 25 points and 9 rebounds by American forward
John Mooney (206-1998, college:
Notre Dame, agency:
Pensack Sports) did not help to save the game for
Chiba Jets. Australian forward
Xavier Cooks (203-1995, college:
Winthrop) added 15 points and 15 rebounds for lost side. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures.
Yokohama BC maintains sixth position with
17-22 record, which they share with Sendai 89ers. Loser Jets dropped to the second place with 14 games lost. They share the position with Sea Horses M..
Yokohama BC will meet higher ranked Kawasaki (#4) in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Chiba Jets will play against Hiroshima D. and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:Yokohama BC: K.Sotto 26+11reb, J.Uthoff 17+8reb, K.King 13+1reb+2ast, Y.Sugiura 10+4reb+1ast, K.Yuki 7+4reb+10ast, D.Oliver 7+4reb+4ast
Chiba Jets: J.Mooney 25+9reb+3ast, X.Cooks 15+15reb+3ast, I.Brown 14+5reb+4ast, O.Asato 10+3reb, Y.Togashi 9+1reb+3ast, K.Ren 6
gschID: 1139411
Gunma CT - Osaka E. 89-80Rather expected game when 7th ranked
Osaka E. (14-25) lost to fifth ranked
Thunders (21-18) in Gunma
80-89 on Sunday.
Gunma CT shot the lights out from three sinking 15 long-distance shots on high 53.6 percentage. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. The winners were led by American guard
Trey McKinney-Jones (198-1990, college:
Miami, FL) who scored that evening 21 points and 8 assists and Ghanian-American
Ben Bentil (206-1995, college:
Providence) supported him with 22 points and 6 rebounds. Even a double-double of 16 points, 10 rebounds and 5 assists by Italian-American forward
Angelo Caloiaro (203-1989, college:
USF, agency:
Pensack Sports) did not help to save the game for
Osaka E.. American forward
Shawn Long (208-1993, college:
Louisiana, agency:
Pensack Sports) added 20 points and 6 rebounds for lost side. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest.
Thunders have an impressive six-game winning streak.
Gunma CT moved-up to third place, which they share with 4 other teams. Loser Osaka E. keeps the seventh position with 25 games lost.
Gunma CT will meet Nagasaki (#6) on the road in the next round. Osaka E. will play against the league's second-placed Sea Horses M. in Kariya and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:Gunma CT: B.Bentil 22+6reb+1ast, T.McKinney-Jones 21+3reb+8ast, K.Flippin 14+1reb+1ast, K.Tarczewski 10+5reb, M.Parker 9+13reb+1ast, A.Hachimura 5
Osaka E.: S.Long 20+6reb, A.Caloiaro 16+10reb+5ast, K.Makoto 12+1ast, T.Hashimoto 11+2reb, R.Goda 5+1ast, A.Tajima 5+1reb+3ast
gschID: 1139412
Kyoto H. - Nagoya DD 82-89Very predictable result when second ranked
Dolphins (26-15) won against on the road 8th ranked
Kyoto H. (12-27)
89-82 on Sunday.
Nagoya DD looked well-organized offensively handing out 25 assists. American players dominated the game. The winners were led by power forward
Scott Eatherton (208-1991, college:
Northeastern) who scored that evening 31 points and 9 rebounds (perfect from downtown making all seven shots !!!) and center
Joshua Smith (210-1992, college:
Georgetown) supported him with 18 points and 5 rebounds. Even 19 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists by forward
Kevin Jones (203-1989, college:
WVU) did not help to save the game for
Kyoto H.. Center
Charles Jackson (208-1993, college:
Tenn Tech) added 17 points and 10 rebounds for lost side. Five
Kyoto H. players scored in double figures. Kyoto H.'s coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help.
Dolphins have an impressive nine-game winning streak.
Nagoya DD maintains second position with
26-15 record having four points less than leader Ryukyu GK.
Kyoto H. lost fourth consecutive game. They dropped to the seventh place with 27 games lost. They share the position with Hokkaido L..
Nagoya DD will meet at home Akita NH (#4) in the next round. Kyoto H. will play against Sendai 89ers and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:Nagoya DD: S.Eatherton 31+9reb+2ast, J.Smith 18+5reb, T.Sato 11+4reb, T.Nakahigashi 7+3reb+5ast, Y.Suda 5+3reb+4ast, M.Kikuchi 5+1ast
Kyoto H.: K.Jones 19+5reb+4ast, C.Jackson 17+10reb, C.Diallo 15+6reb+1ast, M.Wright 14+3reb+8ast, S.Reon 11+3reb+2ast, O.Yuta 6+8ast
gschID: 1139413
San-en NP - Alvark Tokyo 72-94The most crucial game of the last round was a loss of
San-en NP (34-5) in Hamamatsu on Sunday night. Hosts were rolled over by
Alvark Tokyo (32-7)
94-72. It ended at the same time the 16-game winning streak of San-en NP. It was a key game for the top position in the league. They outrebounded
San-en NP 40-25 including 26 on the defensive glass.
Alvark Tokyo looked well-organized offensively handing out 25 assists. 24 personal fouls committed by
San-en NP helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. Worth to mention a great performance of Brazilian
Leonardo Meindl (201-1993) who helped to win the game recording 18 points, 9 rebounds and 5 assists. Spanish
Sebastian Saiz (205-1994, college:
Ole Miss) contributed with 19 points and 7 rebounds for the winners. Five
Alvark Tokyo players scored in double figures. American forward
Coty Clarke (201-1992, college:
Arkansas, agency:
Slash Sports) replied with 19 points and his fellow American import
David Dudzinski (205-1992, college:
Holy Cross) added 12 points and 9 rebounds in the effort for San-en NP. San-en NP's coach gave up on the game allowing to play ten players seeing no chance for a win.
Alvark Tokyo keeps a position of league leader, which they share with Tochigi Brex.
San-en NP at the other side still keeps top place with five games lost.
Alvark Tokyo is looking forward to face Shimane SM (#3) at home in the next round, which may be the game of the day. San-en NP will play against the league's leader Ryukyu and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:Alvark Tokyo: S.Saiz 19+7reb+2ast, L.Meindl 18+9reb+5ast, S.Ando 17+2reb+3ast, A.Gudaitis 13+7reb, K.Toews 12+4reb+7ast, R.Rossiter 10+4reb+4ast
San-en NP: C.Clarke 19+4reb+3ast, F.Ravena 16+3reb+4ast, D.Dudzinski 12+9reb+2ast, O.Sota 9+1reb+5ast, Y.Maten 8+5reb+1ast, K.Kanamaru 5
gschID: 1139414
Ryukyu GK - Hokkaido L. 80-73Not a big story in a game when 7th ranked
Hokkaido L. (12-27) lost to first ranked
Golden Kings (27-12) in Okinawa
73-80 on Sunday.
Ryukyu made 28-of-36 free shots (77.8 percent) during the game, while
Hokkaido L. only scored eight points from the stripe. They outrebounded
Hokkaido L. 37-26 including 26 on the defensive glass. The winners were led by American forward
Victor Law (201-1995, college:
Northwestern, agency:
Pensack Sports) who scored that evening 21 points and 9 rebounds and the other American import power forward
Jack Cooley (206-1991, college:
Notre Dame, agency:
Pensack Sports) supported him with 12 points and 7 rebounds. Five Golden Kings players scored in double figures. Even a double-double of 18 points and 10 rebounds by American center
Darral Willis (206-1996, college:
Wichita St.) did not help to save the game for
Hokkaido L.. Filipino guard
Dwight Ramos (193-1998, college:
CPP) added 16 points for lost side. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest.
Golden Kings have a solid four-game winning streak. Defending champion maintains first position with
27-12 record.
Hokkaido L. lost third consecutive game. They keep the seventh place with 27 games lost. They share the position with Kyoto H..
Ryukyu will meet league's leader San-en NP in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Hokkaido L. will play against Saga B. (#5) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:Ryukyu GK: V.Law 21+9reb+3ast, K.Imamura 12+2reb, J.Cooley 12+7reb, A.Durham 11+3reb+4ast, R.Kishimoto 10+1reb+3ast, M.Yoshiyuki 5+2reb
Hokkaido L.: D.Willis 18+10reb+3ast, D.Ramos 16+3reb+3ast, S.Ren 8+3reb+5ast, K.Hiroto 8+1reb, K.Sekino 7, S.Terazono 6+2reb+3ast
gschID: 1139415
Saga B. - FE Nagoya 73-80There was a small surprise when fifth ranked
Fighting Eagles (18-19) defeated their close opponent
Ballooners (19-20) in Saga
80-73 on Sunday. The winners were led by American power forward
Sean OMara (208-1995, college:
Xavier) who had that evening a double-double by scoring 15 points and 14 rebounds and swingman
Ryo Sadohara (192-1999) supported him with 20 points and 9 rebounds. Even 25 points and 4 assists by Cuban guard
Reynaldo Garcia (187-1990) did not help to save the game for
Saga B.. American
Chase Fieler (202-1992, college:
FGCU) added 10 points, 9 rebounds and 4 assists for lost side. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Newly promoted
FE Nagoya maintains fifth position with
18-19 record which they share with defeated
Saga B..
Saga B. at the other side, also newcomer in the league, keeps the fifth place with 20 games lost.
FE Nagoya will meet at home Shinshu (#7) in the next round. Saga B. will play against Hokkaido L. in Sapporo and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:FE Nagoya: S.Ryo 20+9reb+1ast, S.O'Mara 15+14reb+2ast, J.Jones 14+5reb+2ast, T.Soma 13+2reb, N.Hiromu 8+4ast, A.Henry 6+4reb+2ast
Saga B.: R.Garcia 25+3reb+4ast, J.Harrellson 12+10reb+1ast, S.Taiki 10+1reb+4ast, C.Fieler 10+9reb+4ast, I.Ryota 9+2reb+1ast, Y.Childs 4+5reb
gschID: 1139416
Shimane SM - Sunrockers Sh. 66-60Everything could happen in Shimane at the game between two tied teams. Both third ranked
Magic and their close opponent
SunRockers had identical 21-17 record. This time
Magic used a home court advantage and won against the opponent from Tokyo
66-60 on Sunday night. The winners were led by Australian
Nick Kay (206-1992, college:
MSU Denver) who had that evening a double-double by scoring 18 points and 10 rebounds and American forward
Perrin Buford (198-1994, college:
MTSU, agency:
Pensack Sports) supported him with 8 points, 6 rebounds and 11 assists. Even a double-double of 15 points and 14 rebounds by the former international forward
Josh Hawkinson (208-1995, college:
WSU) did not help to save the game for
Sunrockers Sh.. American forward
Jeffrey Gibbs (188-1980, college:
Otterbein) added 13 points and 10 rebounds for lost side. Four
Sunrockers Sh. players scored in double figures.
Shimane SM maintains third position with
22-17 record having ten points less than leader Ryukyu GK which they share with defeated
Sunrockers Sh.. Loser SunRockers keeps the third place with 18 games lost. They share the position with 4 other teams.
Shimane SM will meet league's leader Alvark Tokyo on the road in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Sunrockers Sh. will play against the league's second-placed Tochigi Brex and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:Shimane SM: N.Kay 18+10reb+2ast, S.Ando 15+3reb, H.Martin 9+2reb, P.Buford 8+6reb+11ast, R.Shirahama 7+1reb+1ast, K.Hareyama 5+3reb
Sunrockers Sh.: J.Hawkinson 15+14reb+3ast, K.Tsuya 13+3reb, J.Gibbs 13+10reb+1ast, A.Clemmons 11+5reb+5ast, L.Vendrame 8+1reb+4ast, M.Kaito 0
gschID: 1139417
Shinshu BW - Hiroshima D. 74-96No shocking result in a game when fourth ranked
Dragonflies (21-18) crushed 7th ranked
Brave Warriors (6-33) in Nagano
96-74 on Sunday.
Hiroshima D. made 17-of-18 free shots (94.4 percent) during the game. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. The winners were led by American forward
Dwayne Evans (201-1992, college:
St.Louis, agency:
Pensack Sports) who scored that evening 21 points, 7 rebounds and 6 assists and the other American import forward
Kerry Blackshear Jr (208-1997, college:
Florida) supported him with 14 points, 10 rebounds and 6 assists. Five Dragonflies players scored in double figures. Even 15 points, 5 rebounds and 9 assists by American forward
Justyn Mutts (201-1999, college:
Virginia Tech, agency:
Pensack Sports) did not help to save the game for
Shinshu. Australian center
Angus Brandt (208-1989, college:
Oregon St.) added 14 points and 5 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.
Hiroshima D. moved-up to third place, which they share with 4 other teams.
Shinshu lost seventh consecutive game. They keep the seventh position with 33 games lost.
Hiroshima D. will meet at home Chiba Jets (#3) in the next round, which may be the game of the day. Shinshu will play against FE Nagoya (#5) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:Hiroshima D.: D.Evans 21+7reb+6ast, N.Mayo 19+4reb+1ast, R.Yamazaki 16+1reb+2ast, K.Blackshear Jr. 14+10reb+6ast, T.Ryo 10+4reb+3ast, N.Takuto 9+3ast
Shinshu BW: H.Kyosuke 15+1ast, J.Mutts 15+5reb+9ast, A.Brandt 14+5reb, D.Thompson 8+7reb+2ast, A.Matthew 7, K.Ishikawa 6+1reb+7ast
gschID: 1139418
Toyama G. - Sendai 89ers 66-86Rather expected game when 8th ranked
Grouses (4-35) were smashed by sixth ranked
89ers (17-22) in Toyama
86-66 on Sunday.
Sendai 89ers made 16-of-21 free shots (76.2 percent) during the game. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. The winners were led by American forward
Rashawn Thomas (203-1994, college:
TAMUCC) who scored that evening 24 points and 5 rebounds and the other American import
Nathan Boothe (208-1994, college:
Toledo) supported him with 17 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists. Even a double-double of 24 points and 11 rebounds by Croatian power forward
Ivan Buva (207-1991) did not help to save the game for
Toyama G.. The former international forward
Naoki Uto (191-1991) added 16 points for lost side. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest.
Sendai 89ers maintains sixth position with
17-22 record, which they share with Yokohama BC.
Toyama G. lost eleventh consecutive game. They keep the eighth place with 35 games lost.
Sendai 89ers will meet at home Kyoto H. (#8) in the next round. Toyama G. will play against Ibaraki R. and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:Sendai 89ers: R.Thomas 24+5reb+2ast, N.Boothe 17+7reb+5ast, J.Yang 10+5reb+2ast, W.Ryu 9+1ast, M.Kataoka 7+1reb+2ast, V.Gerun 6+12reb+2ast
Toyama G.: I.Buva 24+11reb, N.Uto 16+3reb+3ast, N.Gadson 6+2reb+3ast, Q.Miller-Scott 5+5reb+2ast, H.Hiroki 3+1ast, R.Ono 3+1reb+1ast
gschID: 1139419
Tochigi Brex - Nagasaki 97-76Rather predictable result when second ranked
Tochigi Brex (32-7) rolled over at home 6th ranked
Nagasaki (16-23)
97-76 on Sunday.
Tochigi Brex forced 19
Nagasaki turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. The winners were led by American guard
DJ Newbill (193-1992, college:
Penn St.) who scored that evening 19 points and 6 assists and the other American import center
Grant Jerrett (208-1993, college:
Arizona) supported him with 13 points and 5 rebounds. Five Tochigi Brex players scored in double figures. Even a double-double of 25 points, 14 rebounds and 4 assists by American forward
Matt Bonds (196-1995, college:
St.Michael's) did not help to save the game for
Nagasaki. International
Yudai Baba (196-1995) added 11 points and 4 assists 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.
Tochigi Brex have an impressive nine-game winning streak. They keep a position of league leader, which they share with Alvark Tokyo. Newly promoted
Nagasaki keeps the sixth place with 23 games lost.
Tochigi Brex will meet at home Sunrockers Sh. (#3) in the next round, which may be the game of the day. Nagasaki will play against Gunma CT and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:Tochigi Brex: D.Newbill 19+3reb+6ast, G.Jerrett 13+5reb+2ast, M.Hiejima 12+1reb+4ast, S.Ikaruga 10+3reb+3ast, I.Fotu 10+9reb+1ast, O.Atsuya 9+1reb+2ast
Nagasaki: M.Bonds 25+14reb+4ast, N.Perkins 11+5reb, Y.Baba 11+1reb+4ast, K.Koya 8, M.Karimata 5+1reb+4ast, E.Takuma 5
gschID: 1139420