B1 League Round 22 (Regular Season): Hiroshima D. defeats Shimane SM in the closest game of the week

Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

The most exciting game of round 22 in the B1 League took place in Shimane. This derby game ended with only two-point home defeat of 5th ranked Magic (12-10) to sixth ranked Dragonflies (12-10) 73-71 in the game for the fifth place. Americans were the main players on the court. Forward Dwayne Evans (201-1992, college: St.Louis, agency: Pensack Sports) scored 17 points, 6 rebounds, 7 assists and 4 steals to lead the charge for the winners and guard Christopher Smith (193-1994, college: Utah St.) chipped in 14 points and 11 rebounds during the contest. Dragonflies' coach used a ten-player rotation in such tough game. At the losing side forward Coty Clarke (201-1992, college: Arkansas, agency: Slash Sports) responded with 17 points and 5 rebounds. Hiroshima D. moved-up to fifth place, which they share with Alvark Tokyo and Shimane SM. Hiroshima D. will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Shimane SM will play at home against Hiroshima D. (#5) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
B1 League top team - Velca (20-2) had no problems winning another game. This time they crushed tenth ranked Lakestars (9-13) in Shiga 107-82. International Yudai Baba (196-1995) notched 22 points, 8 rebounds and 5 assists to lead the effort and Stanley Johnson supported him with 18 points, 7 rebounds and 7 assists. Even a double-double of 25 points and 13 rebounds by Greek-American center Zach Auguste (208-1993, college: Notre Dame, agency: Pensack Sports) did not help to save the game for Shiga L-Stars. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Velca have an impressive eight-game winning streak. Nagasaki maintains first position with 20-2 record. Shiga L-Stars lost fourth consecutive game. They dropped to the seventh place with 13 games lost. They share the position with 6 other teams. Nagasaki will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Shiga L-Stars will play at home against the league's leader Nagasaki (#1) and hope to get back on the winning track.
B1 League top team - Tochigi Brex (18-4) added another victory to their record on Saturday. This time they beat ninth ranked NeoPhoenix (9-13) 95-90. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of NeoPhoenix. DJ Newbill fired 35 points (!!!) and 6 rebounds (on 13-of-17 shooting from the field) for the winners. David Nwaba produced 26 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists for lost side. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Tochigi Brex have an impressive six-game winning streak. Defending champion maintains first position with 18-4 record, which they share with Chiba Jets and Hokkaido L. San-en NP at the other side dropped to the seventh place with 13 games lost. They share the position with 6 other teams. Tochigi Brex will meet at home San-en NP (#10) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. San-en NP will have a break next round.

There were no shocking results in the other games in round 22: Sea Horses M. won against Akita NH on the opponent's court 79-67. Saga B. was outscored by Ryukyu in a home game 72-95. Kyoto H. was rolled over Sendai 89ers on the road 81-58. Yokohama BC defeated Osaka E. on its own court 87-80. Ibaraki R. was beaten by Nagoya DD in a road game 82-68. Gunma CT destroyed Koshigaya A. at home 87-54. Toyama G. was outscored by Hokkaido L. on the opponent's court 109-85. FE Nagoya managed to beat Chiba in a home game 93-77. Alvark Tokyo defeated Kawasaki on the road 92-82. Sunrockers Sh. was smashed by Chiba Jets on its own court 69-93.
The most impressive stats of the last round was 11 points, 8 rebounds and 9 assists by John Mooney of Chiba Jets.



Akita NH - Sea Horses M. 67-79

Very expected game in Akita where 12th ranked Happinets (3-19) were defeated by third ranked SeaHorses (16-6) 79-67 on Saturday. Sea Horses M. looked well-organized offensively handing out 24 assists. American forward Jake Layman (206-1994, college: Maryland) fired 17 points and 9 rebounds for the winners. The other American import power forward Davante Gardner (203-1991, college: Marquette) chipped in 15 points and 7 rebounds. Four SeaHorses players scored in double figures. International Yudai Baba (196-1995) produced 18 points and New Zealand-German center Yannick Wetzell (206-1996, college: SDSU) added 12 points and 9 rebounds respectively for lost side. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. SeaHorses have an impressive eight-game winning streak. Sea Horses M. maintains third position with 16-6 record having just two points less than leader Nagasaki. Akita NH lost sixth consecutive game. They keep the twelfth place with 19 games lost. They share the position with Ibaraki R.. Sea Horses M. will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Akita NH will play against Sea Horses M. (#3) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Akita NH: N.Takuya 18+3reb+2ast, Y.Wetzell 12+9reb+2ast, K.Pinder 10+5reb+3ast, K.Tsubasa 8+2reb+4ast, J.McLean 7+6reb, M.Taiyo 6+1reb+3ast
Sea Horses M.: L.Jake 17+9reb+1ast, G.Davante 15+7reb+1ast, K.Thomas 13+1reb, Y.Kubota 13+3reb+4ast, W.Aaron 8+7reb, S.Nagano 4+2reb+7ast

Saga B. - Ryukyu GK 72-95

Rather predictable result in Saga where fourth ranked Golden Kings (15-7) smashed 7th ranked Ballooners (9-13) 95-72 on Saturday. Ryukyu outrebounded Saga B. 42-30 including a 35-20 advantage in defensive rebounds. Ryukyu shot the lights out from three sinking 15 long-distance shots on high 57.7 percentage. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 24 assists. American forward Victor Law (201-1995, college: Northwestern, agency: Pensack Sports) fired a double-double by scoring 10 points, 11 rebounds and 4 assists for the winners. The other American import power forward Jack Cooley (206-1991, college: Notre Dame, agency: Pensack Sports) chipped in a double-double by scoring 10 points and 10 rebounds. Five Golden Kings players scored in double figures. American power forward Tanner Groves (208-1999, college: Oklahoma) produced a double-double by scoring 13 points and 11 rebounds and the other his fellow American import import power forward Davante Gardner (203-1991, college: Marquette) added 17 points respectively for lost side. Since the result was very predictable, it gave the chance for the coaches to test many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Ryukyu maintains fourth position with 15-7 record, which they share with Gunma CT. Saga B. at the other side keeps the seventh place with 13 games lost. They share the position with 6 other teams. Ryukyu will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Saga B. will play against Ryukyu (#4) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Saga B.: K.Atsuki 17+2reb+1ast, T.Groves 13+11reb+1ast, D.Dudzinski 11+3reb+1ast, S.Taiki 7+1reb+4ast, A.Ryo 7+5ast, C.Fieler 6+2reb+2ast
Ryukyu GK: R.Kishimoto 13+3reb+2ast, H.Arakawa 11+2ast, O.Shota 11+1ast, D.Damyean 11+7reb, L.Victor 10+11reb+4ast, K.Alex 10+6reb+1ast

Sendai 89ers - Kyoto H. 81-58

Not a big story in a game in Sendai where 12th ranked Hannaryz (6-16) was rolled over by sixth ranked 89ers (11-11) 81-58 on Saturday. Sendai 89ers outrebounded Kyoto H. 40-29 including a 31-17 advantage in defensive rebounds. American guard Jarrett Culver (198-1999, college: Texas Tech) fired 29 points and 6 rebounds (made all of his eight free throws) for the winners. Lebanese guard Sergio El Darwich (194-1996, college: Maine) chipped in 12 points, 6 rebounds and 7 assists. Four 89ers players scored in double figures. American forward Victor Law (201-1995, college: Northwestern, agency: Pensack Sports) produced 17 points and his fellow American import power forward Jordan Heath (208-1991, college: Canisius, agency: Octagon Europe) added 9 points and 8 rebounds respectively for lost side. Since the result was very predictable, it gave the chance for the coaches to test many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Sendai 89ers maintains sixth position with 11-11 record. Kyoto H. lost third consecutive game. They keep the twelfth place with 16 games lost. They share the position with Toyama G.. Sendai 89ers will meet at home Kyoto H. (#12) in the next round where they are favorite. Kyoto H. will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Kyoto H.: M.Satoru 17+3reb, J.Heath 9+8reb+1ast, T.Furukawa 7+1reb+1ast, R.Shibuta 5+2reb+5ast, K.Hayato 5+3ast, I.Brown 4+1reb
Sendai 89ers: C.Jarrett 29+6reb, E.Sergio 12+6reb+7ast, T.Boubacar 11+13reb, B.Nathan 11+6reb+4ast, S.Funyu 8+2reb+2ast, O.Kazuma 6+2reb+2ast

Shiga L-Stars - Nagasaki 82-107

B1 League top team - Velca (20-2) had no problems winning another game. This time they crushed tenth ranked Lakestars (9-13) in Shiga 107-82. Nagasaki players were unselfish on offense dishing 29 assists. International Yudai Baba (196-1995) notched 22 points, 8 rebounds and 5 assists to lead the effort and American Stanley Johnson (201-1996, college: Arizona) supported him with 18 points, 7 rebounds and 7 assists. Five Velca players scored in double figures. Even a double-double of 25 points and 13 rebounds by Greek-American center Zach Auguste (208-1993, college: Notre Dame, agency: Pensack Sports) did not help to save the game for Shiga L-Stars. American forward Thomas Wimbush (201-1993, college: Fairmont St., agency: Slash Sports) added 23 points 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. Velca have an impressive eight-game winning streak. Nagasaki maintains first position with 20-2 record. Shiga L-Stars lost fourth consecutive game. They dropped to the seventh place with 13 games lost. They share the position with 6 other teams. Nagasaki will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Shiga L-Stars will play at home against the league's leader Nagasaki (#1) and hope to get back on the winning track.
Top scorers:
Shiga L-Stars: Z.Auguste 25+13reb+1ast, T.Wimbush 23+2reb, O.Taiki 7+1reb+3ast, R.Kriener 7+3reb+1ast, D.Nomoto 7+2reb+1ast, S.Ehara 3+2reb
Nagasaki: B.Yudai 22+8reb+5ast, L.Hyunjung 19+8reb+1ast, J.Stanley 18+7reb+7ast, B.Jarrell 13+3reb+4ast, M.Akil 11+4reb+2ast, Y.Hayato 7+2reb+2ast

Yokohama BC - Osaka E. 87-80

We could consider it a predictable result in the game between close teams in Yokohama where ninth ranked B-Corsairs (9-13) beat 8th ranked Evessa (9-13) 87-80 on Saturday. Yokohama BC made 16-of-20 free shots (80.0 percent) during the game. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 26 assists. French power forward Damien Inglis (206-1995, agency: Octagon Europe) fired 19 points and 9 assists (on 7-of-9 shooting from the field) for the winners. American center Kaleb Tarczewski (212-1993, college: Arizona) chipped in 12 points and 8 rebounds. Five B-Corsairs players scored in double figures. American Ryan Luther (206-1995, college: Arizona) produced 17 points and 4 assists and his fellow American import forward Matt Bonds (196-1995, college: St.Michael's) added 15 points and 4 assists respectively for lost side. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Yokohama BC moved-up to seventh place, which they share with 6 other teams including defeated Osaka E.. Osaka E. lost third consecutive game. Yokohama BC will meet at home Osaka E. (#8) in the next round. Osaka E. will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Osaka E.: R.Luther 17+3reb+4ast, M.Bonds 15+4reb+4ast, V.Gerun 10+5reb+1ast, S.Tatsuya 8+1reb+3ast, S.Seiga 7+3reb+2ast, K.Makoto 6+8ast
Yokohama BC: I.Damien 19+2reb+9ast, T.Kaleb 12+8reb+1ast, R.Kiefer 11+2reb+5ast, A.Seiya 11+2reb+2ast, K.Sudo 10+3reb+2ast, C.Gary 8+3reb+3ast

Nagoya DD - Ibaraki R. 82-68

There was no surprise in Nagoya where 13th ranked Robots (3-19) were defeated by second ranked Dolphins (19-3) 82-68 on Saturday. Americans were the main players on the court also this time. Center Alan Williams (203-1993, college: UCSB) fired 19 points and 9 rebounds for the winners. Power forward Scott Eatherton (208-1991, college: Northeastern) chipped in 12 points and 8 rebounds. Tyler Cook (206-1997, college: Iowa) produced 15 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists and Eric Jacobsen (208-1994, college: Arizona St.) added 11 points, 10 rebounds and 5 assists respectively for lost side. Four Ibaraki R. players scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Nagoya DD maintains second position with 19-3 record having just one point less than leader Nagasaki. Ibaraki R. lost fifth consecutive game. They dropped to the twelfth place with 19 games lost. They share the position with Akita NH. Nagoya DD will meet at home Ibaraki R. (#13) in the next round which should be an easy win for them. Ibaraki R. will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Ibaraki R.: T.Cook 15+7reb+5ast, R.Franks 13+3reb+1ast, K.Genki 11+2reb+5ast, E.Jacobsen 11+10reb+5ast, J.Yang 6+6reb, T.Keita 5
Nagoya DD: W.Alan 19+9reb+1ast, E.Scott 12+8reb+1ast, R.Kyle 9+6reb+3ast, M.Isaiah 8+1ast, O.Hiyu 8+7reb, H.Aaron 7+5reb+3ast

Gunma CT - Koshigaya A. 87-54

No shocking result in a game in Gunma where fourth ranked Thunders (15-7) outleveled 7th ranked Alphas (9-13) 87-54 on Saturday. Gunma CT dominated down low during the game scoring 46 of its points in the paint compared to Alphas's 22. Gunma CT outrebounded Koshigaya A. 37-21 including a 33-16 advantage in defensive rebounds. Gunma CT looked well-organized offensively handing out 24 assists comparing to just 10 passes made by Koshigaya A.'s players. American forward Kerry Blackshear Jr (208-1997, college: Florida) fired a double-double by scoring 16 points, 10 rebounds and 5 assists for the winners. The other American import guard Terrance Woodbury (203-1987, college: Georgia) chipped in 18 points and 6 rebounds. Woodbury is a former Eurobasket Summer League player, which is considered top international summer league in the market. Four Thunders players scored in double figures. Kazakhstan-American point guard Anthony Clemmons (187-1994, college: Iowa) produced 19 points and American Jarell Martin (208-1994, college: LSU) added 5 points and 6 rebounds respectively for lost side. Since the result was very predictable, it gave the chance for the coaches to test many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Gunma CT maintains fourth position with 15-7 record, which they share with Ryukyu. Koshigaya A. at the other side keeps the seventh place with 13 games lost. They share the position with 6 other teams. Gunma CT will meet at home Koshigaya A. (#7) in the next round. Koshigaya A. will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Koshigaya A.: A.Clemmons 19+4reb, K.Shuhei 8, J.Martin 5+6reb+2ast, D.Joseph 5, M.Shun 5+1reb, G.Hamilton 4+4reb+2ast
Gunma CT: W.Terrance 18+6reb+2ast, B.Kerry 16+10reb+5ast, L.Kenny 13+7reb, K.Hosokawa 11+2ast, K.Asano 8+2reb+1ast, T.Daichi 6+4reb

Hokkaido L. - Toyama G. 109-85

Very expected game when 13th ranked Grouses (6-16) were crushed on the road by second ranked Sapporo (18-4) 109-85 on Saturday. Hokkaido L. looked well-organized offensively handing out 28 assists. American forward John Harrar (205-1999, college: Penn State) fired 24 points and 8 rebounds (on 9-of-11 shooting from the field) for the winners. International guard Keisei Tominaga (188-2001, college: Nebraska) chipped in 28 points. Four Sapporo players scored in double figures. French power forward Yannis Morin (208-1993, agency: Slash Sports) produced a double-double by scoring 25 points and 10 rebounds and the former international power forward Nyika Williams (203-1987, college: Pacific) added 21 points and 9 rebounds (on 8-of-10 shooting from the field) respectively for lost side. Since the result was very predictable, it gave the chance for the coaches to test many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Sapporo have an impressive 11-game winning streak. Hokkaido L. keeps a position of league leader, which they share with Chiba Jets and Tochigi Brex. Newly promoted Toyama G. dropped to the twelfth place with 16 games lost. They share the position with Kyoto H.. Hokkaido L. will meet at home Toyama G. (#13) in the next round which should be another easy win for them. Toyama G. will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Toyama G.: Y.Morin 25+10reb+3ast, N.Williams 21+9reb+2ast, O.Yuzo 10+1reb+4ast, N.Uto 8+4reb+6ast, M.Takeshi 7, M.Aquino 6+1ast
Hokkaido L.: T.Keisei 28+4reb+2ast, H.John 24+8reb+3ast, O.Jahlil 12+4reb+3ast, D.Ramos 10+5reb+5ast, S.Ichiba 9+1reb+1ast, H.Kikuchi 6+1ast

Shimane SM - Hiroshima D. 71-73

The most exciting game of round 22 in the B1 League took place in Shimane. This derby game ended with only two-point home defeat of 5th ranked Magic (12-10) to sixth ranked Dragonflies (12-10) 73-71 in the game for the fifth place. Americans were the main players on the court. Forward Dwayne Evans (201-1992, college: St.Louis, agency: Pensack Sports) scored 17 points, 6 rebounds, 7 assists and 4 steals to lead the charge for the winners and guard Christopher Smith (193-1994, college: Utah St.) chipped in 14 points and 11 rebounds during the contest. Four Dragonflies players scored in double figures. Dragonflies' coach used a ten-player rotation in such tough game. At the losing side forward Coty Clarke (201-1992, college: Arkansas, agency: Slash Sports) responded with 17 points and 5 rebounds and forward James McAdoo (206-1993, college: UNC, agency: Slash Sports) scored 14 points and 7 rebounds. Hiroshima D. moved-up to fifth place, which they share with Alvark Tokyo and Shimane SM. Hiroshima D. will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Shimane SM will play at home against Hiroshima D. (#5) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Shimane SM: C.Clarke 17+5reb+1ast, J.McAdoo 14+7reb+1ast, N.Kay 9+8reb+2ast, S.Anthony 9+6reb+1ast, I.Fumiya 7+4reb+3ast, N.Yuto 7+3reb+4ast
Hiroshima D.: E.Dwayne 17+6reb+7ast, S.Christopher 14+11reb+2ast, R.Watanabe 10+2reb, K.Mitani 10+1reb, R.Sato 6+2reb+1ast, T.Kamisawa 6+1reb

Tochigi Brex - San-en NP 95-90

B1 League top team - Tochigi Brex (18-4) added another victory to their record on Saturday. This time they beat ninth ranked NeoPhoenix (9-13) 95-90. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of NeoPhoenix. Tochigi Brex looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. American guard DJ Newbill (193-1992, college: Penn State) fired 35 points (!!!) and 6 rebounds (on 13-of-17 shooting from the field) for the winners. Isaac Fotu chipped in 17 points and 5 rebounds. American-Nigerian swingman David Nwaba (195-1993, college: Cal Poly) produced 26 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists and American power forward Cameron Jackson (203-1996, college: Wofford, agency: Slash Sports) added 13 points, 9 rebounds and 5 assists respectively for lost side. Five San-en NP players scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Tochigi Brex have an impressive six-game winning streak. Defending champion maintains first position with 18-4 record, which they share with Chiba Jets and Hokkaido L. San-en NP at the other side dropped to the seventh place with 13 games lost. They share the position with 6 other teams. Tochigi Brex will meet at home San-en NP (#10) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. San-en NP will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
San-en NP: D.Nwaba 26+5reb+4ast, O.Sota 16+2reb+1ast, C.Jackson 13+9reb+5ast, W.Hayato 11+1reb+2ast, T.Kazuma 10+1reb+1ast, N.Dai 5+1reb
Tochigi Brex: N.DJ 35+6reb+3ast, I.Fotu 17+5reb+2ast, A.Ogawa 10+2reb+8ast, H.Makoto 8+5ast, J.Grant 7+5reb+1ast, S.Takashima 6+2reb

FE Nagoya - Chiba 93-77

We could consider it a predictable result in the game between close teams in Nagoya where eleventh ranked Fighting Eagles (9-13) defeated 10th ranked Chiba (7-15) 93-77 on Saturday. FE Nagoya made 21-of-24 free shots (87.5 percent) during the game. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 25 assists. American power forward Sean OMara (208-1995, college: Xavier) fired a double-double by scoring 14 points and 12 rebounds for the winners. The other American import forward Jeremy Jones (201-1996, college: Gonzaga) chipped in 17 points and 4 steals. Jamaican-American power forward Femi Olujobi (206-1996, college: DePaul, agency: Slash Sports) produced 14 points and 7 rebounds and American center Dererk Pardon (203-1996, college: Northwestern) added 13 points respectively for lost side. Four Chiba players scored in double figures. Both coaches tested many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Fighting Eagles have a solid three-game winning streak. FE Nagoya moved-up to seventh place, which they share with 6 other teams. Newly promoted Chiba keeps the tenth position with 15 games lost. FE Nagoya will again meet at home Chiba (#10) in the next round. Chiba will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Chiba: F.Olujobi 14+7reb+1ast, D.Pardon 13+3reb+2ast, K.Takaaki 12+1reb+1ast, S.Kei 11+1reb+1ast, T.Porter 9+5reb+2ast, L.Evans 4+2reb
FE Nagoya: J.Jeremy 17+3reb+3ast, T.Sudo 14+1reb, O.Sean 14+12reb+2ast, P.Jamorko 13+7reb, T.Sugimoto 11+2reb+2ast, R.Yasuoka 8+5reb+3ast

Kawasaki BT - Alvark Tokyo 82-92

Not a big story in a game in Kanagawa where 11th ranked Brave Thunders (4-18) were defeated by fifth ranked Alvark (12-10) 92-82 on Saturday. Alvark Tokyo looked well-organized offensively handing out 27 assists. Spanish Sebastian Saiz (205-1994, college: Ole Miss) fired 21 points, 9 rebounds and 5 assists for the winners. Shuto Ando chipped in 25 points. American power forward Sean OMara (208-1995, college: Xavier) produced 19 points and 9 assists and his fellow American import center Emanuel Terry (206-1996, college: LMU) added 18 points and 8 rebounds respectively for lost side. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Both coaches tested many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Alvark Tokyo maintains fifth position with 12-10 record, which they share with Hiroshima D. and Shimane SM. Loser Brave Thunders keeps the eleventh place with 18 games lost. Alvark Tokyo will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Kawasaki will play against Alvark Tokyo (#5) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Kawasaki BT: S.Ryusei 19+2reb+9ast, E.Terry 18+8reb+3ast, T.Shota 16+3ast, R.Allen 10+6reb+1ast, D.Ristic 9+9reb+1ast, O.Taiga 7+4ast
Alvark Tokyo: S.Ando 25+4reb, S.Sebastian 21+9reb+5ast, S.Okura 15+5ast, F.Marcus 13+3reb+4ast, O.Taiki 9+2reb+4ast, K.Fukuzawa 4+2ast

Sunrockers Sh. - Chiba Jets 69-93

Everything went according to plan in Tokyo where third ranked Jets (18-4) outscored 8th ranked SunRockers (8-14) 93-69 on Saturday. Chiba Jets dominated down low during the game scoring 52 of its points in the paint compared to SunRockers's 24. Chiba Jets looked well-organized offensively handing out 29 assists comparing to just 14 passes made by Sunrockers Sh.'s players. American forward John Mooney (206-1998, college: Notre Dame, agency: Pensack Sports) fired 11 points, 8 rebounds and 9 assists for the winners. The former international forward Yuta Watanabe (206-1994, college: GWU) chipped in 21 points. Four Jets players scored in double figures. American-Qatari forward Donte Grantham (203-1995, college: Clemson) produced 11 points, 9 rebounds and 4 assists and American forward Andrew Randall (198-1990, college: Temple) added 12 points respectively for lost side. Since the result was very predictable, it gave the chance for the coaches to test many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Jets have a solid three-game winning streak. Chiba Jets keep a position of league leader, which they share with Hokkaido L. and Tochigi Brex. Sunrockers Sh. lost fourth consecutive game. They dropped to the ninth place with 14 games lost. Chiba Jets' supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Chiba .
Top scorers:
Sunrockers Sh.: A.Randall 12+3reb+3ast, D.Grantham 11+9reb+4ast, J.Hawkinson 9+7reb+1ast, T.Murphy Jr. 8+2reb+1ast, H.Jr John 6+1reb+2ast, V.Leo 5+1reb
Chiba Jets: W.Yuta 21+2reb+1ast, T.Yuki 15+3ast, H.DJ 13+3reb+3ast, M.John 11+8reb+9ast, R.Segawa 8+2reb+3ast, S.Hara 7+4reb+7ast