B1 League Round 10 of Regular Season

After 10 rounds played we can already see who rules in the B1 League and who belongs to weaker ones. Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

The most interesting game of round 10 was only three-point a home defeat of their close opponent Sendai 89ers (5-5) to fifth ranked Shiga L-Stars (6-4) 79-76 in the game for the fourth place. Lakestars looked well-organized offensively handing out 24 assists. Greek-American center Zach Auguste (208-1993, college: Notre Dame, agency: Pensack Sports) had a double-double by scoring 21 points, 12 rebounds and 7 assists to lead the charge for the winners and chipped in 10 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists during the contest. At the losing side American guard Jarrett Culver (198-1999, college: Texas Tech) responded with 23 points and 4 assists. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Shiga L-Stars moved-up to fourth place, which they share with Alvark Tokyo. Sendai 89ers lost third consecutive game. They keep the fifth position with five games lost. They share it with 4 other teams. Shiga L-Stars is looking forward to face Akita NH (#12) at home in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Sendai 89ers will play against Sunrockers Sh. (#8) and are hoping to win this game.
Twelfth-ranked Robots (1-9) gave a tough game to second ranked Tochigi Brex (8-2) in Mito. The visitors from Tochigi managed to secure only three-point victory 68-65. However their fans expected much easier game. notched a double-double by scoring 12 points and 11 rebounds to lead the effort and DJ Newbill supported him with 14 points and 5 rebounds. Even a double-double of 19 points and 15 rebounds by American Tyler Cook (206-1997, college: Iowa) did not help to save the game for Ibaraki R.. Both coaches tested many bench players in such tough game. Defending champion maintains second position with 8-2 record having just two points less than leader Nagasaki. Ibaraki R. lost seventh consecutive game. They keep the twelfth place with nine games lost. They share the position with Akita NH. Tochigi Brex will play against FE Nagoya (#11) at home in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Ibaraki R. will play against Toyama G. and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
B1 League top team - Jets (10-0) had no problems winning another game on Wednesday. This time they crushed eleventh ranked Happinets (1-9) in Akita 69-50. John Mooney fired a double-double by scoring 15 points and 16 rebounds for the winners. Keanu Pinder produced 9 points and 7 rebounds for lost side. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Undefeated Jets have an impressive ten-game winning streak. Chiba Jets maintains first position with 10-0 record. Akita NH lost seventh consecutive game. They dropped to the twelfth place with nine games lost. They share the position with Ibaraki R.. Chiba Jets will meet Alvark Tokyo (#4) on the road in the next round. Akita NH will play against Shiga L-Stars (#5) and hope to win that game.

There were no shocking results in the other games in round 10: Alvark Tokyo won against Chiba on the opponent's court 98-94. Gunma CT unfortunately lost to Kawasaki in a home game 79-83. Kyoto H. recorded a loss to Nagasaki on the road 73-91. FE Nagoya was defeated by Nagoya DD on its own court 76-84. Saga B. beat San-en NP in a road game 85-73. Osaka E. lost to Shimane SM at home 78-82. Ryukyu unfortunately lost to Sea Horses M. on the opponent's court 77-82. Sunrockers Sh. was rolled over Hokkaido L. in a home game 58-84. Koshigaya A. defeated Toyama G. on the road 78-66. Yokohama BC was beaten by Hiroshima D. on its own court 79-94.
The most impressive stats of the last round was 29 points and 6 rebounds by Christopher Smith of Hiroshima D..



Akita NH - Chiba Jets 50-69

B1 League top team - Jets (10-0) had no problems winning another game on Wednesday. This time they crushed eleventh ranked Happinets (1-9) in Akita 69-50. Chiba Jets outrebounded Akita NH 46-34 including 34 on the defensive glass. Chiba Jets looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. American forward John Mooney (206-1998, college: Notre Dame, agency: Pensack Sports) fired a double-double by scoring 15 points and 16 rebounds for the winners. The other American import forward Nassir Little (199-2000, college: UNC, agency: Pensack Sports) chipped in 13 points and 9 rebounds. Four Jets players scored in double figures. Australian power forward Keanu Pinder (210-1995, college: Arizona) produced 9 points and 7 rebounds and American guard DJ Newbill (193-1992, college: Penn State) added 12 points respectively for lost side. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Jets have an impressive ten-game winning streak. Chiba Jets maintains first position with 10-0 record. Akita NH lost seventh consecutive game. They dropped to the twelfth place with nine games lost. They share the position with Ibaraki R.. Chiba Jets will meet Alvark Tokyo (#4) on the road in the next round. Akita NH will play against Shiga L-Stars (#5) and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
Akita NH: A.Raita 12+3reb, K.Pinder 9+7reb+1ast, A.Mezher 8+3reb, N.Taguchi 6, T.Leissner 5+6reb+3ast, M.Taiyo 5+3reb+3ast
Chiba Jets: J.Mooney 15+16reb+3ast, N.Little 13+9reb+1ast, Y.Togashi 11+3reb+3ast, Y.Watanabe 11+3reb+2ast, S.Riku 5+1reb+1ast, H.Shuta 4+6reb

Chiba - Alvark Tokyo 94-98

Rather expected game when 6th ranked Chiba (4-6) was defeated at home by fourth ranked Alvark (6-4) 98-94 on Wednesday. Spanish Sebastian Saiz (205-1994, college: Ole Miss) fired a double-double by scoring 17 points, 12 rebounds and 4 blocks for the winners. The former international guard Kai Toews (188-1998, college: UNCW) chipped in 21 points and 4 assists. American Brandon Ashley (206-1994, college: Arizona) produced a double-double by scoring 13 points and 17 rebounds and his fellow American import center Dererk Pardon (203-1996, college: Northwestern) added 23 points and 6 rebounds (on 8-of-9 shooting from the field) respectively for lost side. Five Alvark Tokyo and four Chiba players scored in double figures. Both coaches allowed to play bench players in such tough game. Alvark have an impressive six-game winning streak. Alvark Tokyo maintains fourth position with 6-4 record, which they share with Shiga L-Stars. Chiba lost third consecutive game. Newly promoted team keeps the sixth place with six games lost. They share the position with 5 other teams. Alvark Tokyo will meet at home league's leader Chiba Jets in the next round and it may be the game of the week. Chiba will play against Shimane SM (#4) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Chiba: D.Pardon 23+6reb+3ast, K.Kotetsu 19+1reb+2ast, S.Kei 15+5reb+8ast, B.Ashley 13+17reb+3ast, K.Takaaki 9+3reb+2ast, T.Porter 6+4reb+1ast
Alvark Tokyo: K.Toews 21+3reb+4ast, S.Saiz 17+12reb, M.Foster 11+6ast, B.Zack 11+4reb+1ast, A.Shuto 11+5reb, B.Davies 10+1reb+1ast

Gunma CT - Kawasaki BT 79-83

There was a surprise result in Gunma where thirteenth ranked Brave Thunders (2-8) defeated higher ranked Thunders (4-6) 83-79 on Wednesday. Kawasaki made 18-of-23 free shots (78.3 percent) during the game. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. Hungarian-American Rosco Allen (208-1993, college: Stanford, agency: Pensack Sports) fired 22 points and 9 rebounds (made all of his ten free throws !!!) for the winners. American-Lebanese guard Omar Jamaleddine (193-2000, college: SLC) chipped in 16 points and 4 assists. Brave Thunders' coach used entire bench in such tough game. American forward Kerry Blackshear Jr (208-1997, college: Florida) produced 11 points, 9 rebounds and 4 assists and international point guard Takuto Nakamura (184-2001, agency: Schafer Sports) added 14 points and 6 assists respectively for lost side. Four Gunma CT players scored in double figures. Kawasaki moved-up to eleventh place, which they share with Kyoto H. Gunma CT at the other side dropped to the sixth position with six games lost. They share it with 5 other teams. Kawasaki will meet at home league's leader Nagasaki in the next round and they do not belong to the favorites in that game. Gunma CT will play against Yokohama BC (#9) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Gunma CT: T.Nakamura 14+4reb+6ast, H.Kazuki 14+1reb+1ast, A.Edu 12+6reb+1ast, K.Blackshear Jr. 11+9reb+4ast, F.Yuma 10+5ast, J.Thiemann 7+8reb+7ast
Kawasaki BT: R.Allen 22+9reb+1ast, O.Jamaleddine 16+2reb+4ast, D.Ristic 15+6reb+1ast, T.Shota 7+1reb+4ast, Y.Jaheru 5+1reb, S.Ryusei 5+1reb+4ast

Ibaraki R. - Tochigi Brex 65-68

Twelfth-ranked Robots (1-9) gave a tough game to second ranked Tochigi Brex (8-2) in Mito. The visitors from Tochigi managed to secure only three-point victory 68-65. However their fans expected much easier game. Strangely Ibaraki R. outrebounded Tochigi Brex 43-29 including 30 on the defensive glass. notched a double-double by scoring 12 points and 11 rebounds to lead the effort and American guard DJ Newbill (193-1992, college: Penn State) supported him with 14 points and 5 rebounds. Four Tochigi Brex players scored in double figures. Even a double-double of 19 points and 15 rebounds by American Tyler Cook (206-1997, college: Iowa) did not help to save the game for Ibaraki R.. His fellow American import forward Robert Franks (205-1996, college: WSU) added 17 points and 8 rebounds for lost side. Both coaches tested many bench players in such tough game. Defending champion maintains second position with 8-2 record having just two points less than leader Nagasaki. Ibaraki R. lost seventh consecutive game. They keep the twelfth place with nine games lost. They share the position with Akita NH. Tochigi Brex will play against FE Nagoya (#11) at home in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Ibaraki R. will play against Toyama G. and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Ibaraki R.: T.Cook 19+15reb+2ast, R.Franks 17+8reb+1ast, H.Noboru 9+1ast, K.Genki 7+1reb+2ast, A.Hirao 7+2reb+3ast, E.Jacobsen 4+8reb+3ast
Tochigi Brex: M.Hiejima 14+1reb+3ast, D.Newbill 14+5reb+3ast, F.Isaac 12+11reb+1ast, G.Edwards 12+4reb, E.Yusuke 5+1reb+1ast, W.Hironori 3

Nagasaki - Kyoto H. 91-73

Not a big story in a game in Nagasaki where 13th ranked Hannaryz (2-8) was defeated by first ranked Velca (9-1) 91-73 on Wednesday. Nagasaki forced 20 Kyoto H. turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists. American Jarrell Brantley (201-1996, college: Charleston) fired 22 points for the winners. The other American import Stanley Johnson (201-1996, college: Arizona) chipped in 19 points and 5 rebounds. Five Velca players scored in double figures. Italian-American forward Angelo Caloiaro (203-1989, college: USF, agency: Pensack Sports) produced a double-double by scoring 15 points, 13 rebounds and 4 assists and American-Lebanese guard Omar Jamaleddine (193-2000, college: SLC) added 15 points respectively for lost side. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Velca have an impressive nine-game winning streak. Nagasaki maintains first position with 9-1 record, which they share with Nagoya DD. Kyoto H. lost third consecutive game. They dropped to the eleventh place with eight games lost. They share the position with Kawasaki. Nagasaki will meet Kawasaki (#11) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Kyoto H. will play against San-en NP and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Kyoto H.: A.Caloiaro 15+13reb+4ast, O.Asato 15+3reb+1ast, J.Heath 11+4reb+2ast, H.Mone 7+1reb+1ast, M.Satoru 7+2reb, I.Brown 4+1reb
Nagasaki: J.Brantley 22+4reb+3ast, S.Johnson 19+5reb+3ast, H.Lee 14+6reb+3ast, Y.Baba 14+3reb+3ast, A.Mitchell 12+8reb+4ast, K.Kumagai 8+1reb+4ast

FE Nagoya - Nagoya DD 76-84

Everything went according to plan in Nagoya where second ranked Dolphins (9-1) beat 11th ranked Fighting Eagles (3-7) 84-76 on Wednesday. Nagoya DD dominated down low during the game scoring 48 of its points in the paint compared to Fighting Eagles's 28. Nagoya DD looked well-organized offensively handing out 28 assists. The former international swingman Keita Imamura (191-1996) fired 21 points and 6 assists for the winners. chipped in 13 points and 8 assists. Four Dolphins players scored in double figures. Dolphins' coach Shawn Dennis used an eleven-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. American power forward Sean OMara (208-1995, college: Xavier) produced a double-double by scoring 19 points, 14 rebounds and 4 assists and the other his fellow American import import Stanley Johnson (201-1996, college: Arizona) added 15 points respectively for lost side. Dolphins have an impressive eight-game winning streak. Nagoya DD keeps a position of league leader, which they share with Nagasaki. FE Nagoya lost fourth consecutive game. They keep the eleventh place with seven games lost. They share the position with Toyama G.. Nagoya DD will meet at home Hiroshima D. (#3) in the next round, which may be the game of the day. FE Nagoya will play against the league's second-placed Tochigi Brex (#2) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
FE Nagoya: S.O'Mara 19+14reb+4ast, Y.Ryuto 15+4reb+3ast, J.Pickett 14+2reb+1ast, N.Namizato 9+2reb+7ast, J.Jones 8+3reb+1ast, S.Tensho 6+4reb
Nagoya DD: K.Imamura 21+2reb+6ast, S.Eatherton 16+4reb+3ast, S.Takumi 13+2reb+8ast, A.Williams 10+7reb+1ast, I.Murphy 7+4reb, T.Kato 7+1reb+3ast

San-en NP - Saga B. 73-85

There was a minor upset in Hamamatsu where 6th ranked NeoPhoenix (5-5) was defeated by ninth ranked Ballooners (5-5) 85-73 on Wednesday. Saga B. looked well-organized offensively handing out 25 assists. American David Dudzinski (205-1992, college: Holy Cross) fired 18 points, 8 rebounds and 5 assists for the winners. chipped in 16 points and 9 assists. Five Ballooners players scored in double figures. American-Nigerian swingman David Nwaba (195-1993, college: Cal Poly) produced 24 points, 9 rebounds and 4 assists and American center Steve Zack (211-1992, college: La Salle) added 12 points, 9 rebounds and 5 assists respectively for lost side. Saga B. moved-up to fifth place, which they share with 4 other teams including defeated San-en NP. Saga B. will meet at home Sea Horses M. (#7) in the next round. San-en NP will play against Kyoto H. and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
San-en NP: D.Nwaba 24+9reb+4ast, S.Zack 12+9reb+5ast, N.Dai 10+1reb, T.Kazuma 8+4reb+3ast, Y.Hirotaka 7+3reb+1ast, O.Sota 7+2reb+7ast
Saga B.: D.Dudzinski 18+8reb+5ast, S.Taiki 16+3reb+9ast, K.Kosuke 11+2reb, J.Harrellson 11+5reb+3ast, T.Groves 10+13reb, A.Ryo 9+4ast

Osaka E. - Shimane SM 78-82

No shocking result in a game in Osaka where fourth ranked Magic (7-3) won against 8th ranked Evessa (4-6) 82-78 on Wednesday. Shimane SM looked well-organized offensively handing out 28 assists. fired 20 points, 7 rebounds and 7 assists for the winners. Australian Nick Kay (206-1992, college: MSU Denver) chipped in 12 points, 9 rebounds and 8 assists. American forward Matt Bonds (196-1995, college: St.Michael's) produced 23 points, 8 rebounds and 5 assists and his fellow American import Ryan Luther (206-1995, college: Arizona) added 13 points and 12 rebounds respectively for lost side. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Magic have an impressive five-game winning streak. Shimane SM moved-up to third place, which they share with Hokkaido L. and Hiroshima D. Osaka E. at the other side dropped to the sixth position with six games lost. They share it with 5 other teams. Shimane SM will meet at home Chiba (#6) in the next round. Osaka E. will play against Hokkaido L. and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Osaka E.: M.Bonds 23+8reb+5ast, V.Gerun 16+3reb+1ast, R.Luther 13+12reb+1ast, R.Parks 13+4reb+2ast, S.Tatsuya 6+4ast, J.Takeuchi 4+3reb
Shimane SM: O.Yuta 20+7reb+7ast, J.McAdoo 18+7reb+4ast, I.Fumiya 15+1reb+1ast, N.Kay 12+9reb+8ast, H.Kitagawa 6+1reb, N.Yuto 5+2reb+7ast

Sea Horses M. - Ryukyu GK 82-77

There was a minor upset in Kariya where 7th ranked Golden Kings (5-5) were defeated by tenth ranked SeaHorses (5-5) 82-77 on Wednesday. Sea Horses M. made 17-of-18 free shots (94.4 percent) during the game. American power forward Davante Gardner (203-1991, college: Marquette) fired a double-double by scoring 21 points, 11 rebounds and 5 assists for the winners. The other American import forward Jake Layman (206-1994, college: Maryland) chipped in 19 points and 5 rebounds. American forward Victor Law (201-1995, college: Northwestern, agency: Pensack Sports) produced 10 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists and Australian Nick Kay (206-1992, college: MSU Denver) added 16 points (on 6-of-7 shooting from the field) respectively for lost side. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Both coaches allowed to play bench players in such tough game. SeaHorses have a solid three-game winning streak. Sea Horses M. moved-up to fifth place, which they share with 4 other teams including defeated Ryukyu. Sea Horses M. will meet Saga B. (#6) on the road in the next round. Ryukyu will play against Koshigaya A. in Tokyo and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Ryukyu GK: S.Ryo 16+2reb+2ast, A.Hayate 13+2reb+2ast, J.Cooley 12+5reb+2ast, V.Law 10+7reb+5ast, M.Yoshiyuki 9+3reb+1ast, A.Kirk 8+3reb+1ast
Sea Horses M.: D.Gardner 21+11reb+5ast, J.Layman 19+5reb+2ast, N.Satoshi 13+3reb+2ast, N.Yudai 12+3reb+6ast, T.Kennedy 9+2reb, R.Sumino 8+1ast

Sendai 89ers - Shiga L-Stars 76-79

The most interesting game of round 10 was only three-point a home defeat of their close opponent Sendai 89ers (5-5) to fifth ranked Shiga L-Stars (6-4) 79-76 in the game for the fourth place. Lakestars looked well-organized offensively handing out 24 assists. Greek-American center Zach Auguste (208-1993, college: Notre Dame, agency: Pensack Sports) had a double-double by scoring 21 points, 12 rebounds and 7 assists to lead the charge for the winners and chipped in 10 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists during the contest. At the losing side American guard Jarrett Culver (198-1999, college: Texas Tech) responded with 23 points and 4 assists and Senegalese center Boubacar Toure (213-1995, college: EMU) scored 19 points and 8 rebounds (on 7-of-9 shooting from the field). Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Shiga L-Stars moved-up to fourth place, which they share with Alvark Tokyo. Sendai 89ers lost third consecutive game. They keep the fifth position with five games lost. They share it with 4 other teams. Shiga L-Stars is looking forward to face Akita NH (#12) at home in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Sendai 89ers will play against Sunrockers Sh. (#8) and are hoping to win this game.
Top scorers:
Sendai 89ers: J.Culver 23+3reb+4ast, B.Toure 19+8reb+1ast, N.Boothe 15+9reb+4ast, A.Yusho 6, S.El Darwich 6+8reb+4ast, F.Seiya 3+2reb+1ast
Shiga L-Stars: Z.Auguste 21+12reb+7ast, H.Hasegawa 12+5reb+1ast, Y.Ai-Che 10+6reb+5ast, T.Wimbush 9+5reb+1ast, N.Yosei 9+1reb+1ast, T.Kohei 8+1reb+2ast

Sunrockers Sh. - Hokkaido L. 58-84

Very predictable result in Tokyo where third ranked Sapporo (7-3) smashed 8th ranked SunRockers (4-6) 84-58 on Wednesday. Hokkaido L. dominated down low during the game scoring 60 of its points in the paint compared to SunRockers's 28. Nigerian-American center Jahlil Okafor (211-1995, college: Duke) fired a double-double by scoring 17 points, 10 rebounds and 4 assists for the winners. International guard Keisei Tominaga (188-2001, college: Nebraska) chipped in 22 points. American-Qatari forward Donte Grantham (203-1995, college: Clemson) produced a double-double by scoring 16 points, 12 rebounds and 5 assists and international forward Josh Hawkinson (208-1995, college: WSU) added 18 points, 8 rebounds and 5 assists respectively 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. Sapporo have a solid four-game winning streak. Hokkaido L. maintains third position with 7-3 record having just three points less than leader Nagasaki, which they share with Hiroshima D. and Shimane SM. Sunrockers Sh. lost fifth consecutive game. They dropped to the sixth place with six games lost. They share the position with 5 other teams. Hokkaido L. will meet Osaka E. (#10) on the road in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Sunrockers Sh. will play against Sendai 89ers (#5) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Sunrockers Sh.: J.Hawkinson 18+8reb+5ast, D.Grantham 16+12reb+5ast, V.Leo 7+1reb+2ast, T.Murphy Jr. 6+3reb, O.Kouei 5, R.Nozaki 4+1reb
Hokkaido L.: K.Tominaga 22+3reb+2ast, J.Okafor 17+10reb+4ast, K.Jones 16+6reb+1ast, J.Harrar 8+13reb+1ast, K.Yu 6+3reb, R.Dwight 4+2reb+3ast

Toyama G. - Koshigaya A. 66-78

Everything could happen in Toyama at the game between two tied teams. Both tenth ranked Alphas and 12th ranked Grouses had identical 3-6 record. But Grouses were not able to use a home court advantage and were defeated by the opponent from Tokyo 78-66 on Wednesday night. Guinean-French Sekou Doumbouya (206-2000) fired a double-double by scoring 27 points and 11 rebounds for the winners. Kazakhstan-American point guard Anthony Clemmons (187-1994, college: Iowa) chipped in 25 points and 5 assists. Australian forward Brock Motum (208-1990, college: WSU, agency: Slash Sports) produced 22 points and Syrian-American guard Trey Kell III (193-1996, college: SDSU, agency: Slash Sports) added 18 points respectively for lost side. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Koshigaya A. (4-6) moved-up to sixth place, which they share with 5 other teams. Toyama G. lost fourth consecutive game. Newly promoted team dropped to the eleventh position with seven games lost. They share it with FE Nagoya. Koshigaya A. will meet at home Ryukyu (#8) in the next round. Toyama G. will play against Ibaraki R. in Mito and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Toyama G.: B.Motum 22+3reb+3ast, T.Kell III 18+4reb+1ast, N.Uto 9+3reb+3ast, Y.Morin 7+5reb+4ast, N.Williams 4+8reb+1ast, O.Yuzo 3+2reb+3ast
Koshigaya A.: S.Doumbouya 27+11reb+2ast, A.Clemmons 25+4reb+5ast, J.Martin 12+3reb+1ast, O.Takeru 6, I.Yuichi 4+1reb+3ast, K.Shuhei 2+1reb+3ast

Yokohama BC - Hiroshima D. 79-94

Everything went according to plan in Yokohama where third ranked Dragonflies (7-3) beat 9th ranked B-Corsairs (4-6) 94-79 on Wednesday. American guard Christopher Smith (193-1994, college: Utah St.) fired 29 points and 6 rebounds (on 10-of-12 shooting from the field) for the winners. Jamaican center Kofi Cockburn (213-1999, college: Illinois) chipped in a double-double by scoring 14 points, 11 rebounds and 4 assists. French power forward Damien Inglis (206-1995, agency: Octagon Europe) produced a triple-double by scoring 13 points, 11 rebounds and 10 assists and the former international guard Seiya Ando (181-1992) added 17 points respectively 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. Hiroshima D. maintains third position with 7-3 record having just three points less than leader Nagasaki, which they share with Hokkaido L. and Shimane SM. Yokohama BC at the other side dropped to the sixth place with six games lost. They share the position with 5 other teams. Hiroshima D. will meet league's second-placed Nagoya DD on the road in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Yokohama BC will play against Gunma CT (#7) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Yokohama BC: S.Ando 17+2reb+1ast, G.Clark 15+2reb, S.Koya 14+2reb+1ast, D.Inglis 13+11reb+10ast, K.Tarczewski 9+7reb+4ast, K.Ravena 6
Hiroshima D.: C.Smith 29+6reb+3ast, D.Evans 16+4reb, K.Cockburn 14+11reb+4ast, N.Mayo 12+3reb+5ast, T.Ito 9+1reb+2ast, M.Keijiro 8+3reb