B3 League Round 54 (Regular Season): Kagawa edge Saitama by three points

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Fourth-ranked Broncos (34-18) made lots of trouble for third ranked Five Arrows (40-10) in Takamatsu on Sunday. Five Arrows managed to secure only three-point victory 97-94. However their fans expected easier game. The best player for the winners was American forward Andrew Randall (198-1990, college: Temple) who had a double-double by scoring 12 points, 8 rebounds and 13 assists. Guard Junki Uera (186-1997) chipped in 24 points. At the other side the best for losing team was American forward Jordan Faison (201-1994, college: CPP) who recorded a double-double by scoring 23 points and 15 rebounds. Five Arrows have an impressive nine-game winning streak. Kagawa maintains third position with 40-10 record having four points less than leader Fukui B. Saitama at the other side keeps the fourth place with 18 games lost.
Leader Blowinds delivered the 45th victory. This time they beat 14th ranked Shinagawa (18-34) 89-84. It was a good game for American forward Perry Ellis (203-1993, college: Kansas) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 14 points, 15 rebounds and 9 assists. Benjamin Lawson contributed with 16 points and 8 rebounds (on 7-of-8 shooting from the field) for the winners. American center Hayden Koval (216-1997, college: Cincinnati, agency: Diamond Sports) replied with a double-double by scoring 22 points and 16 rebounds for Shinagawa. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Blowinds (45-4) have an impressive seven-game winning streak. Newly promoted Fukui B. maintains first position. Shinagawa at the other side keeps the fourteenth place with 34 games lost.
Fifteenth-ranked Veertien Mie (16-36) made lots of trouble for sixth ranked Excellence (30-22) in Yokohama on Sunday. Excellence managed to secure only three-point victory 83-80. However their fans expected much easier game. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Veertien Mie. The game was dominated by American players. Anthony Lawrence II had a double-double by scoring 34 points (!!!), 11 rebounds, 9 assists and 4 steals to lead the charge for the winners. The best for the losing side was Josh Martin with a double-double by scoring 14 points and 15 rebounds. Both coaches tested many bench players in such tough game. Yokohama maintains sixth position with 30-22 record. Loser Veertien Mie keeps the fifteenth place with 36 games lost.

Rest of the games of round 54 were quite predictable and ended without any surprises. Here they are:
Tokyo Z crushed Kanazawa in a road game 86-67. Kagoshima smashed Shanan Utd at home 95-60. Toyoda lost to Tachikawa on the opponent's court 100-113. Gifu managed to outperform Tokushima Gam. in a home game 93-83. Tokyo recorded a loss to Okayama on the road 85-74. Tokyo Utd crushed Yamaguchi on its own court 83-59. Yamaguchi was beaten by Tokyo Utd in a road game 82-72.



Kanazawa - Tokyo Z 67-86

There was no surprise in Ishikawa where 18th ranked Kanazawa (6-37) was crushed by tenth ranked Earthfriends (24-29) 86-67 on Sunday. American forward Jacob Lampkin (206-1996, college: Alaska-Anch.) had a double-double by scoring 18 points and 14 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and the other American import guard Cameron Parker (188-1998, college: Portland St.) chipped in 21 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists during the contest. Four Earthfriends players scored in double figures. The best for the losing side was Senegalese forward Dou Gueye (206-1997, college: Louisiana) with a double-double by scoring 22 points and 11 rebounds and guard Takuto Kubo (186-1999) scored 11 points. Both coaches tested many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Tokyo Z maintains tenth position with 24-29 record. Kanazawa lost ninth consecutive game. They stay dead last with 37 lost games.
Top scorers:
Tokyo Z: C.Parker 21+5reb+4ast, U.Yuya 19+2ast, J.Lampkin 18+14reb+1ast, I.Takumi 10+1reb+5ast, N.Allen 9+7reb+1ast, I.Keijiro 5+1ast
Kanazawa: D.Gueye 22+11reb+2ast, K.Takuto 11+2reb+2ast, K.Kakeru 6+5reb+2ast, T.Shimon 5+1reb+1ast, H.Koki 4+1reb+4ast, S.Park 4+5reb+1ast

Kagoshima - Shanan Utd 95-60

No shocking result in a game in Renova where second ranked Kagoshima (41-12) smashed 8th ranked Shanan Utd (25-27) 95-60 on Sunday. Kagoshima made 27-of-33 free shots (81.8 percent) during the game. Kagoshima had a 28-15 advantage in offensive rebounds. American swingman Anthony Gaines Jr (195-1993, college: LCU) scored 25 points and 7 rebounds (perfect from the field making all nine shots !!!) to lead the charge for the winners and the other American import guard Tim Guers (190-1996, college: St.Anselm, agency: Diamond Sports) chipped in 12 points and 5 rebounds during the contest. The best for the losing side was Ukrainian forward Oleksandr Antypov (203-1995, agency: BIG) with 15 points and 6 rebounds and Lithuanian power forward Rokas Gustys (206-1994, college: Hofstra) scored 7 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. Kagoshima have an impressive 14-game winning streak. They maintain second position with 41-12 record despite having the same number of points like the leader Fukui B. Shanan Utd lost third consecutive game. Newly promoted team dropped to the ninth place with 27 games lost.
Top scorers:
Kagoshima: A.Gaines Jr. 25+7reb+3ast, Y.Nakajima 13+2reb, T.Guers 12+5reb+3ast, M.Yuji 9+3reb+1ast, K.Richardson 8+2reb+4ast, N.Mitsuki 6+1reb
Shanan Utd: O.Antypov 15+6reb+2ast, H.Reiji 8+1ast, K.Nakano 8+2reb, J.Narcis 8+6reb+1ast, R.Gustys 7+7reb+3ast, S.Takuya 4

Tachikawa - Toyoda 113-100

Very expected game when 17th ranked Scorpions (14-36) were defeated on the road by ninth ranked Tachikawa (26-26) 113-100 on Sunday. Tachikawa looked well-organized offensively handing out 25 assists. American power forward Andrew Fitzgerald (202-1990, college: Oklahoma, agency: Octagon Europe) scored 45 points (!!!) and 7 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and guard Yoshiki Ametani (190-1999) chipped in 15 points, 9 rebounds and 6 assists during the contest. The best for the losing side was American Daniel Laster (199-1996, college: Gardner-Webb) with 22 points and 5 rebounds and Guamanian-American guard Earnest Ross (198-1991, college: Missouri, agency: Haylett Sports) scored 18 points and 6 rebounds. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Tachikawa moved-up to eighth place. Loser Scorpions keeps the seventeenth position with 36 games lost.
Top scorers:
Tachikawa: A.Fitzgerald 45+7reb+2ast, E.Rickman 20+4reb, A.Yoshiki 15+9reb+6ast, M.Jouta 11+2reb+3ast, M.Ousu 9+6ast, F.Kouhei 6+2reb
Toyoda: D.Laster 22+5reb+2ast, A.Ferguson 20+3reb+1ast, E.Ross 18+6reb+3ast, T.Ren 14+5reb+7ast, D.Kokubu 11+2reb+2ast, S.Yuto 8+9reb+3ast

Gifu - Tokushima Gam. 93-83

There was a surprise result in Gifu where twelfth ranked Swoops (21-32) beat higher ranked Gambarous (32-20) 93-83 on Sunday. Gifu outrebounded Tokushima Gam. 49-32 including a 37-24 advantage in defensive rebounds. Gifu looked well-organized offensively handing out 26 assists comparing to just 12 passes made by Tokushima Gam.'s players. American center Baylee Steele (213-1997, college: Duquesne, agency: One Motive Sports) had a double-double by scoring 36 points (!!!), 13 rebounds and 4 assists to lead the charge for the winners and the other American import forward Noah Dahlman (202-1989, college: Wofford) chipped in 15 points, 10 rebounds and 4 assists during the contest. Four Swoops players scored in double figures. The best for the losing side was guard Syutaro Takamatsu (185-1998) with 18 points and guard Kenta Naito (185-1995) scored 17 points. Both coaches tested many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Gifu maintains twelfth position with 21-32 record. Loser Gambarous keeps the fifth place with 20 games lost.
Top scorers:
Gifu: B.Steele 36+13reb+4ast, N.Dahlman 15+10reb+4ast, I.Eitaro 15+3reb+2ast, S.Andre 11+6reb+1ast, T.Masahiro 6+2reb, H.Cort 4+6reb+8ast
Tokushima Gam.: T.Syutaro 18+3reb+1ast, K.Naito 17+1reb+2ast, N.Toshiki 10+3reb+3ast, E.Syuji 9+1reb+1ast, T.Komamizu 8+5reb, R.Irie 7+3reb

Kagawa FA - Saitama 97-94

Fourth-ranked Broncos (34-18) made lots of trouble for third ranked Five Arrows (40-10) in Takamatsu on Sunday. Five Arrows managed to secure only three-point victory 97-94. However their fans expected easier game. The best player for the winners was American forward Andrew Randall (198-1990, college: Temple) who had a double-double by scoring 12 points, 8 rebounds and 13 assists. Guard Junki Uera (186-1997) chipped in 24 points. At the other side the best for losing team was American forward Jordan Faison (201-1994, college: CPP) who recorded a double-double by scoring 23 points and 15 rebounds and point guard Aruma Hamada (178-1997) added 12 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists respectively. Both teams had five players each who scored in double figures. Five Arrows have an impressive nine-game winning streak. Kagawa maintains third position with 40-10 record having four points less than leader Fukui B. Saitama at the other side keeps the fourth place with 18 games lost.
Top scorers:
Kagawa FA: U.Junki 24, M.Dama 14+3reb, E.Ravenel 14+8reb+1ast, M.Fofana 13+1reb, A.Randall 12+8reb+13ast, S.Jr Kedrick 11+5reb+5ast
Saitama: J.Faison 23+15reb+1ast, S.Fumiya 15+2reb+1ast, Y.Reo 14+3reb+4ast, H.Aruma 12+5reb+5ast, N.Ryutaro 11+2reb+1ast, A.Hikaru 9+3reb

Okayama - Tokyo HT 85-74

There was a minor upset in Okayama where 11th ranked Hachioji Trains (21-30) were defeated by thirteenth ranked Try Hoop (20-32) 85-74 on Sunday. Okayama made 18-of-22 free shots (81.8 percent) during the game. Okayama outrebounded Tokyo 42-27 including a 34-23 advantage in defensive rebounds. Okayama looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. American power forward Michael Phillips (202-1990, college: Howard) scored 18 points to lead the charge for the winners and New Zealand forward Taane Samuel (200-1999) chipped in 12 points and 9 rebounds during the contest. Four Try Hoop players scored in double figures. The best for the losing side was Nigerian-American power forward TK Edogi (203-1994, college: Iona) with a double-double by scoring 22 points and 11 rebounds and Spanish center David Doblas (208-1981) scored 18 points. Both coaches tested many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Try Hoop have a solid four-game winning streak. Okayama maintains thirteenth position with 20-32 record. Tokyo lost seventh consecutive game. They keep the eleventh place with 30 games lost.
Top scorers:
Okayama: M.Phillips 18+4reb+3ast, M.Yusuke 13+2reb+1ast, K.Takabatake 12+7reb+2ast, T.Samuel 12+9reb+1ast, S.Sora 7+1reb+3ast, M.Lado 6+6reb+1ast
Tokyo HT: T.Edogi 22+11reb, D.Doblas 18+3reb+1ast, O.Yusaku 14+1reb+1ast, K.Takahashi 9+4reb+8ast, I.Shuto 3+3reb, A.Yuta 2+1reb

Tokyo Utd - Yamaguchi 83-59

Everything went according to plan in Tokyo where seventh ranked United (29-20) outleveled 16th ranked Pats Five (15-37) 83-59 on Monday. Tokyo Utd outrebounded Yamaguchi 41-29 including 29 on the defensive glass. Tokyo Utd looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. American swingman Michael Craig (196-1991, college: Southern Miss) had a double-double by scoring 11 points, 11 rebounds and 5 assists to lead the charge for the winners and Nigerian forward Chukwudiebere Maduabum (206-1991) chipped in 16 points and 5 rebounds (on 8-of-9 shooting from the field) during the contest. Four United players scored in double figures. The best for the losing side was American forward Deandre Abram (203-1997, college: Milwaukee) with a double-double by scoring 18 points and 16 rebounds and point guard Yuuki Shigetomi (174-1998) 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. United have a solid four-game winning streak. Newly promoted Tokyo Utd maintains seventh position with 29-20 record. Yamaguchi lost eighth consecutive game. They keep the sixteenth place with 37 games lost.
Top scorers:
Tokyo Utd: C.Maduabum 16+5reb, I.Hajime 14+4reb+2ast, M.Craig 11+11reb+5ast, M.Ueda 10+2reb+2ast, G.Bula 8+3reb+3ast, S.Takeshi 8+2reb+3ast
Yamaguchi: D.Abram 18+16reb, S.Yuuki 11+1reb+3ast, D.Uematsu 6+1reb+2ast, R.Yamaguchi 5, J.Kendrick 5+6reb, D.Shimoyama 3+2reb+2ast

Tokyo Utd - Yamaguchi 82-72

There was no surprise in Tokyo where 16th ranked Pats Five (15-37) was defeated by seventh ranked United (29-20) 82-72 on Tuesday. Tokyo Utd outrebounded Yamaguchi 50-34 including a 39-28 advantage in defensive rebounds. American swingman Michael Craig (196-1991, college: Southern Miss) scored 9 points, 12 rebounds and 8 assists to lead the charge for the winners and Masaya Ueda (177-1993) chipped in 17 points during the contest. The best for the losing side was American swingman Jelan-Miguel Kendrick (201-1991, college: UNLV) with a double-double by scoring 20 points and 13 rebounds and his fellow American import forward Deandre Abram (203-1997, college: Milwaukee) produced a double-double by scoring 15 points and 11 rebounds. Four Yamaguchi players scored in double figures. Both coaches tested many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. United have a solid four-game winning streak. Newly promoted Tokyo Utd maintains seventh position with 29-20 record. Yamaguchi lost eighth consecutive game. They keep the sixteenth place with 37 games lost.
Top scorers:
Tokyo Utd: M.Ueda 17+3reb+2ast, I.Hajime 14+8reb, Y.Narumi 11, C.Maduabum 9+8reb+2ast, M.Craig 9+12reb+8ast, K.Ren 8+1reb+2ast
Yamaguchi: J.Kendrick 20+13reb+2ast, D.Abram 15+11reb+1ast, S.Yuuki 12+2reb+2ast, D.Shimoyama 11+1reb, H.Makoto 3, K.Kiichi 3+1reb

Shinagawa - Fukui B. 84-89

Leader Blowinds delivered the 45th victory. This time they beat 14th ranked Shinagawa (18-34) 89-84. Fukui B. players were unselfish on offense dishing 30 assists. It was a good game for American forward Perry Ellis (203-1993, college: Kansas) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 14 points, 15 rebounds and 9 assists. British forward Benjamin Lawson (216-1995, college: WKU) contributed with 16 points and 8 rebounds (on 7-of-8 shooting from the field) for the winners. American center Hayden Koval (216-1997, college: Cincinnati, agency: Diamond Sports) replied with a double-double by scoring 22 points and 16 rebounds and guard Ikumi Takahashi (186-1998) added 21 points in the effort for Shinagawa. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Blowinds (45-4) have an impressive seven-game winning streak. Newly promoted Fukui B. maintains first position. Shinagawa at the other side keeps the fourteenth place with 34 games lost.
Top scorers:
Fukui B.: B.Lawson 16+8reb, P.Ellis 14+15reb+9ast, D.Simon 13+6reb+4ast, T.Hasegawa 10+2reb+2ast, R.Watanabe 6+3reb+2ast, M.Hosoya 6+2reb+5ast
Shinagawa: H.Koval 22+16reb, T.Ikumi 21+3reb+3ast, R.Ito 16+4reb+5ast, R.Dixon 12+6reb+5ast, H.Seiya 6+1reb+4ast, R.Richards 4+1reb

Yokohama EX - Veertien Mie 83-80

Fifteenth-ranked Veertien Mie (16-36) made lots of trouble for sixth ranked Excellence (30-22) in Yokohama on Sunday. Excellence managed to secure only three-point victory 83-80. However their fans expected much easier game. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Veertien Mie. Yokohama forced 19 Veertien Mie turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. The game was dominated by American players. Guard Anthony Lawrence II (201-1996, college: Miami, FL, agency: Pensack Sports) had a double-double by scoring 34 points (!!!), 11 rebounds, 9 assists and 4 steals to lead the charge for the winners and center Babatunde Olumuyiwa (203-1992, college: USC Upstate) chipped in 17 points and 13 rebounds (on 6-of-7 shooting from the field) during the contest. The best for the losing side was forward Josh Martin (201-1995, college: Santa Clara) with a double-double by scoring 14 points and 15 rebounds and guard Justin Pierce (201-1998, college: UNC, agency: Inception Sports) scored 23 points and 6 rebounds. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Both coaches tested many bench players in such tough game. Yokohama maintains sixth position with 30-22 record. Loser Veertien Mie keeps the fifteenth place with 36 games lost.
Top scorers:
Yokohama EX: A.Lawrence II 34+11reb+9ast, B.Olumuyiwa 17+13reb+2ast, S.Taira 10+1reb+1ast, C.Sow 10+4reb+1ast, Y.Ide 4+1reb+1ast, F.Wesley 3+1reb
Veertien Mie: J.Pierce 23+6reb+2ast, J.Martin 14+15reb+3ast, Y.Miyazaki 14, S.Takaya 12, D.Dodd 6+5reb+1ast, K.Ryu 5+1ast