B1 League Round 48 (Regular Season): Chiba Jets lose to Hiroshima D.

Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

The most important game in the last round took place in Hiroshima between second ranked Jets (32-16) and sixth ranked Dragonflies (28-20) on Saturday night. Jets were defeated by Dragonflies in a tough game on the road 79-85. Hiroshima D. looked well-organized offensively handing out 28 assists. It was a good game for Jamaican center Kofi Cockburn (213-1999, college: Illinois) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 14 points, 10 rebounds and 5 assists (on 7-of-9 shooting from the field). American forward Dwayne Evans (201-1992, college: St.Louis, agency: Pensack Sports) contributed with 11 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists for the winners. The former international forward Yuta Watanabe (206-1994, college: GWU) replied with 21 points and 9 rebounds for Chiba Jets. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Hiroshima D. maintains sixth position with 28-20 record, which they share with Sendai 89ers. Chiba Jets lost third consecutive game. They keep the second place with 16 games lost. They share the position with Gunma CT. Hiroshima D. is looking forward to face league's second-placed Chiba Jets at home in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Chiba Jets will have a break next round.
An interesting game for Golden Kings (33-15) which hosted in Okinawa their close opponent Sapporo (31-17). Fourth ranked Golden Kings managed to get a 9-point victory 83-74. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Sapporo. Worth to mention a great performance of international center Alex Kirk (211-1991, college: N.Mexico, agency: Pensack Sports) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 13 points and 13 rebounds (on 6-of-7 shooting from the field) and Ryuichi Kishimoto who added 16 points (went 7 for 7 at the free throw line) during the contest. The best for the losing side was international guard Keisei Tominaga (188-2001, college: Nebraska) with 24 points. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Golden Kings have a solid four-game winning streak. Ryukyu maintains fourth position with 33-15 record which they share with defeated Hokkaido L.. Hokkaido L. at the other side keeps the fourth place with 17 games lost. They share the position with Alvark Tokyo. Ryukyu will play against Hokkaido L. (#5) in Sapporo in the next round. Hokkaido L. will have a break next round.
B1 League top team - Velca (39-9) managed to deliver another win on Saturday. This time they beat twelfth ranked Fighting Eagles (16-32) in Nagasaki 97-83. The winners were led by Jarrell Brantley who scored that evening 24 points. Even 22 points by Ryuto Yasuoka did not help to save the game for FE Nagoya. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Velca have an impressive five-game winning streak. Nagasaki maintains first position with 39-9 record. Loser Fighting Eagles dropped to the ninth place with 32 games lost. They share the position with 3 other teams. Nagasaki will meet at home FE Nagoya (#12) in the next round which should be an easy win for them. FE Nagoya will have a break next round.

There were no big surprises in other games of round 48: Akita NH was beaten by Alvark Tokyo on the road 85-68. Kawasaki lost to Yokohama BC on its own court 71-85. Toyama G. was outscored by Nagoya DD in a road game 65-92. Ibaraki R. recorded a loss to San-en NP at home 71-89. Osaka E. defeated Koshigaya A. on the opponent's court 84-78. Sendai 89ers were beaten by Saga B. in a home game 66-82. Chiba lost to Shiga L-Stars on the road 85-92. Shimane SM was outscored by Gunma CT on its own court 55-74. Sea Horses M. managed to beat Sunrockers Sh. in Kariya 73-68. Tochigi Brex defeated Kyoto H. at home 91-75.
The most impressive performance of 48th round was 25 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists by DJ Newbill of Tochigi Brex.



Alvark Tokyo - Akita NH 85-68

No shocking result in a game when fifth ranked Alvark (31-17) beat 13th ranked Happinets (8-40) in Tokyo 85-68 on Saturday. Alvark Tokyo dominated down low during the game scoring 50 of its points in the paint compared to Happinets's 24 and made 20-of-23 free shots (87.0 percent) during the game. The winners were led by Spanish Sebastian Saiz (205-1994, college: Ole Miss) who had that evening a double-double by scoring 29 points and 19 rebounds and American-Ugandan center Brandon Davies (208-1991, college: BYU) supported him with 21 points (on 7-of-9 shooting from the field). Even 15 points and 5 rebounds by point guard Takuya Nakayama (182-1994) did not help to save the game for Akita NH. South Sudanese-American center Angelo Chol (206-1993, college: SDSU) added 7 points and 11 rebounds. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Alvark Tokyo moved-up to fourth place, which they share with Hokkaido L. Akita NH lost third consecutive game. They keep the thirteenth position with 40 games lost. Alvark Tokyo will meet at home Akita NH (#13) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Akita NH will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Alvark Tokyo: S.Sebastian 29+19reb+3ast, D.Brandon 21+3reb+2ast, F.Marcus 9+2reb+2ast, S.Okura 6+1reb+1ast, S.Ando 6+1reb+1ast, Z.Baranski 6+1reb+4ast
Akita NH: N.Takuya 15+5reb+3ast, I.Yori 9+3reb+1ast, K.Tsubasa 9+1reb+3ast, Y.Wetzell 8+6reb+1ast, K.Pinder 7+2reb, A.Chol 7+11reb

Kawasaki BT - Yokohama BC 71-85

Very expected game when 12th ranked Brave Thunders (13-35) lost to eighth ranked B-Corsairs (20-28) in Kanagawa 71-85 on Saturday. Yokohama BC looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. The winners were led by French power forward Damien Inglis (206-1995, agency: Octagon Europe) who had that evening a double-double by scoring 23 points, 10 rebounds and 4 assists and Filipino guard Kiefer Ravena (183-1993) supported him with 18 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists. Even 25 points and 9 rebounds by Hungarian-American Rosco Allen (208-1993, college: Stanford, agency: Pensack Sports) did not help to save the game for Kawasaki. American center Emanuel Terry (206-1996, college: LMU) added 4 points, 16 rebounds and 5 assists (on 7-of-9 shooting from the field). Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Yokohama BC moved-up to seventh place. Loser Brave Thunders keeps the twelfth position with 35 games lost. Yokohama BC will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Kawasaki will play against Yokohama BC (#7) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Yokohama BC: I.Damien 23+10reb+4ast, R.Kiefer 18+7reb+4ast, A.Seiya 16+2reb+4ast, T.Kaleb 8+7reb+2ast, C.Gary 8+6reb+3ast, K.Sudo 8+3ast
Kawasaki BT: R.Allen 25+9reb+2ast, T.Shota 13+1ast, Y.Reoto 9+5reb+2ast, H.Takumi 7+1reb, Y.Jaheru 7+1reb+2ast, I.Ryo 4

Nagoya DD - Toyama G. 92-65

Very predictable result when second ranked Dolphins (37-11) rolled over 13th ranked Grouses (11-37) in Nagoya 92-65 on Saturday. Nagoya DD looked well-organized offensively handing out 28 assists. The winners were led by American center Alan Williams (203-1993, college: UCSB) who scored that evening 14 points and 8 rebounds and the other American import power forward Scott Eatherton (208-1991, college: Northeastern) supported him with 13 points and 8 rebounds. Even 14 points and 8 rebounds by Australian forward Brock Motum (208-1990, college: WSU, agency: Slash Sports) did not help to save the game for Toyama G.. The former international power forward Nyika Williams (203-1987, college: Pacific) added 10 points and 9 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. Nagoya DD maintains second position with 37-11 record having just one point less than leader Nagasaki. Toyama G. lost fourth consecutive game. Newly promoted team keeps the thirteenth place with 37 games lost. Nagoya DD 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:
Nagoya DD: T.Saito 14+3reb+6ast, W.Alan 14+8reb+2ast, E.Scott 13+8reb+3ast, T.Nakahigashi 9+2reb+2ast, I.Keita 9+2reb+3ast, R.Kyle 8+5reb
Toyama G.: B.Motum 14+8reb, N.Williams 10+9reb+3ast, T.Haruaki 6+1reb+2ast, M.Aquino 6+2reb, D.Kuzuhara 6+4reb+1ast, O.Yuzo 6+1reb+5ast

Hiroshima D. - Chiba Jets 85-79

The most important game in the last round took place in Hiroshima between second ranked Jets (32-16) and sixth ranked Dragonflies (28-20) on Saturday night. Jets were defeated by Dragonflies in a tough game on the road 79-85. Hiroshima D. looked well-organized offensively handing out 28 assists. It was a good game for Jamaican center Kofi Cockburn (213-1999, college: Illinois) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 14 points, 10 rebounds and 5 assists (on 7-of-9 shooting from the field). American forward Dwayne Evans (201-1992, college: St.Louis, agency: Pensack Sports) contributed with 11 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists for the winners. The former international forward Yuta Watanabe (206-1994, college: GWU) replied with 21 points and 9 rebounds and the former international point guard Yuki Togashi (170-1993) added 22 points in the effort for Chiba Jets. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Hiroshima D. maintains sixth position with 28-20 record, which they share with Sendai 89ers. Chiba Jets lost third consecutive game. They keep the second place with 16 games lost. They share the position with Gunma CT. Hiroshima D. is looking forward to face league's second-placed Chiba Jets at home in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Chiba Jets will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Hiroshima D.: R.Yamazaki 15, C.Kofi 14+10reb+5ast, E.Dwayne 11+7reb+5ast, S.Christopher 11+3reb+4ast, M.Nick 9+5reb+4ast, K.Toshiki 8+1reb+4ast
Chiba Jets: Y.Togashi 22+3reb+3ast, Y.Watanabe 21+9reb, D.Hogg 14+4reb+4ast, N.Little 11+5reb+5ast, H.Shuta 9+4reb+4ast, K.Ren 2+1reb

Ibaraki R. - San-en NP 71-89

Not a big story in a game when 11th ranked Robots (14-34) lost to fifth ranked NeoPhoenix (29-19) in Mito 71-89 on Saturday. San-en NP looked well-organized offensively handing out 24 assists. The winners were led by American-Nigerian swingman David Nwaba (195-1993, college: Cal Poly) who scored that evening 20 points and 8 rebounds and American forward Yante Maten (201-1996, college: Georgia) supported him with 12 points and 7 rebounds. Nwaba is a former Eurobasket Summer League player, which is considered top international summer league in the market. Even a double-double of 11 points, 10 rebounds and 7 assists by American forward Robert Franks (205-1996, college: WSU) did not help to save the game for Ibaraki R.. German Tim Schneider (208-1997) added 12 points and 6 rebounds. Five Ibaraki R. players scored in double figures. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. NeoPhoenix have an impressive 13-game winning streak. San-en NP maintains fifth position with 29-19 record. Ibaraki R. lost third consecutive game. They keep the eleventh place with 34 games lost. San-en NP will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Ibaraki R. will play against San-en NP (#5) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
San-en NP: N.David 20+8reb+2ast, M.Yante 12+7reb+1ast, D.Nemoto 10+3reb+2ast, K.Tsuya 9+2reb+2ast, J.Cameron 9+4reb+1ast, S.Oura 7+2reb+7ast
Ibaraki R.: H.Komasawa 13+1reb+4ast, H.Noboru 12+1reb+2ast, T.Schneider 12+6reb+1ast, E.Jacobsen 11+6reb, R.Franks 11+10reb+7ast, A.Kento 7+1reb+3ast

Koshigaya A. - Osaka E. 78-84

The game between closely ranked teams ended with ninth ranked Evessa's (19-29) road victory over 10th ranked Alphas (16-32) in Tokyo 84-78 on Saturday. Osaka E. looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. The winners were led by point guard Tatsuya Suzuki (169-1991) who scored that evening 20 points and 4 assists and American forward Matt Bonds (196-1995, college: St.Michael's) supported him with 12 points, 5 rebounds and 6 assists. Even 21 points and 9 rebounds by Filipino-American center Kai Sotto (220-2002) did not help to save the game for Koshigaya A.. Kazakhstan-American point guard Anthony Clemmons (187-1994, college: Iowa) added 18 points and 7 assists. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Osaka E. moved-up to eighth place, which they share with Sunrockers Sh. Koshigaya A. lost sixth consecutive game. They dropped to the ninth position with 32 games lost. They share it with 3 other teams. Osaka E. will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Koshigaya A. will play against Osaka E. (#9) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Osaka E.: T.Suzuki 20+4ast, B.Matt 12+5reb+6ast, L.Ryan 11+9reb+2ast, P.Ray 9+3reb+3ast, S.Sakamoto 7+4reb, T.Joji 6+1reb+1ast
Koshigaya A.: K.Sotto 21+9reb+3ast, A.Clemmons 18+1reb+7ast, M.Shun 12+3reb, I.Yuichi 7+2reb+7ast, D.Joseph 5+4reb+1ast, S.Kai 4+1reb+1ast

Nagasaki - FE Nagoya 97-83

B1 League top team - Velca (39-9) managed to deliver another win on Saturday. This time they beat twelfth ranked Fighting Eagles (16-32) in Nagasaki 97-83. They made 22-of-27 free shots (81.5 percent) during the game. Nagasaki looked well-organized offensively handing out 28 assists. The winners were led by American Jarrell Brantley (201-1996, college: Charleston) who scored that evening 24 points and South Korean swingman Hyunjung Lee (201-2000, college: Davidson) supported him with 19 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists. Four Velca players scored in double figures. Even 22 points by guard Ryuto Yasuoka (188-1995) did not help to save the game for FE Nagoya. American Jamorko Pickett (206-1997, college: Georgetown) added 15 points and 8 rebounds. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Velca have an impressive five-game winning streak. Nagasaki maintains first position with 39-9 record. Loser Fighting Eagles dropped to the ninth place with 32 games lost. They share the position with 3 other teams. Nagasaki will meet at home FE Nagoya (#12) in the next round which should be an easy win for them. FE Nagoya will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Nagasaki: B.Jarrell 24+4reb+3ast, L.Hyunjung 19+6reb+5ast, B.Yudai 11+3reb+4ast, K.Ko 10+2reb+5ast, K.Hoshikawa 8+2reb+1ast, L.Mitch 8+3reb
FE Nagoya: Y.Ryuto 22+4reb+3ast, J.Pickett 15+8reb, S.Tensho 8+3reb+1ast, A.Randall 7+6reb+2ast, S.Tyrell 6+3ast, N.Namizato 6+3reb+2ast

Ryukyu GK - Hokkaido L. 83-74

An interesting game for Golden Kings (33-15) which hosted in Okinawa their close opponent Sapporo (31-17). Fourth ranked Golden Kings managed to get a 9-point victory 83-74. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Sapporo. Worth to mention a great performance of international center Alex Kirk (211-1991, college: N.Mexico, agency: Pensack Sports) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 13 points and 13 rebounds (on 6-of-7 shooting from the field) and the former international guard Ryuichi Kishimoto (176-1990) who added 16 points (went 7 for 7 at the free throw line) during the contest. Four Golden Kings players scored in double figures. The best for the losing side was international guard Keisei Tominaga (188-2001, college: Nebraska) with 24 points and American forward Kevin Jones (203-1989, college: WVU) scored 15 points and 6 rebounds. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Golden Kings have a solid four-game winning streak. Ryukyu maintains fourth position with 33-15 record which they share with defeated Hokkaido L.. Hokkaido L. at the other side keeps the fourth place with 17 games lost. They share the position with Alvark Tokyo. Ryukyu will play against Hokkaido L. (#5) in Sapporo in the next round. Hokkaido L. will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Ryukyu GK: R.Kishimoto 16+3reb+2ast, K.Alex 13+13reb+3ast, D.Damyean 12+7reb+2ast, L.Victor 12+4reb+3ast, C.Jack 9+9reb, R.Sadohara 9+1ast
Hokkaido L.: K.Tominaga 24+4reb+3ast, K.Jones 15+6reb+1ast, J.Okafor 10+5reb+5ast, M.Hisatake 6+5reb, K.Hiroto 6, I.Shuto 5+2reb+3ast

Sendai 89ers - Saga B. 66-82

We cannot really consider it an upset in the game between close teams when 6th ranked 89ers (28-20) lost to seventh ranked Ballooners (25-23) in Sendai 66-82 on Saturday. Saga B. outrebounded Sendai 89ers 47-32 including 32 on the defensive glass. Saga B. looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. American players dominated the game. The winners were led by power forward Tanner Groves (208-1999, college: Oklahoma) who had that evening a double-double by scoring 20 points and 12 rebounds and David Dudzinski (205-1992, college: Holy Cross) supported him with 10 points and 8 rebounds. Four Ballooners players scored in double figures. Even 16 points and 5 rebounds by Nathan Boothe (208-1994, college: Toledo) did not help to save the game for Sendai 89ers. Guard Jarrett Culver (198-1999, college: Texas Tech) added 14 points and 6 rebounds. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Ballooners have a solid three-game winning streak. Saga B. maintains seventh position with 25-23 record. Loser 89ers keep the sixth place with 20 games lost. They share the position with Hiroshima D.. Saga B. will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Sendai 89ers will play against Saga B. (#7) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Saga B.: G.Tanner 20+12reb+1ast, T.Sumida 12+1reb+6ast, H.Josh 11+6reb, R.Abe 11+1reb+6ast, D.David 10+8reb+3ast, R.Davon 7+7reb+4ast
Sendai 89ers: N.Boothe 16+5reb+3ast, J.Culver 14+6reb+3ast, S.Yusei 10, F.Seiya 6+3reb, B.Toure 5+10reb, W.Shota 5+1reb

Shiga L-Stars - Chiba 92-85

We could consider it a predictable result in the game between close teams when tenth ranked Lakestars (18-30) beat 9th ranked Chiba (16-32) in Shiga 92-85 on Saturday. Shiga L-Stars looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists. The winners were led by American forward Thomas Wimbush (201-1993, college: Fairmont St., agency: Slash Sports) who scored that evening 22 points (went 9 for 9 at the free throw line !!!) and guard Yosei Nishida (185-2002) supported him with 15 points. Even 15 points and 9 rebounds by American center Dererk Pardon (203-1996, college: Northwestern) did not help to save the game for Chiba. The former international Luke Evans (203-1991, college: CBU) added 17 points and 7 rebounds. Both teams had five players each who scored in double figures. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Shiga L-Stars maintains tenth position with 18-30 record. Newly promoted Chiba keeps the ninth place with 32 games lost. They share the position with 3 other teams. Shiga L-Stars will again meet at home higher ranked Chiba (#9) in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Chiba will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Shiga L-Stars: W.Thomas 22+3ast, Y.Nishida 15+3reb+3ast, A.Zach 12+6reb+1ast, K.Ryan 10+5reb+4ast, A.Yu 10+5reb+4ast, N.Daichi 8+3ast
Chiba: L.Evans 17+7reb, D.Pardon 15+9reb+3ast, M.Shayok 14+3reb+4ast, K.Kotetsu 13+2reb+6ast, T.Porter 12+3reb+1ast, W.Leon 6+2reb

Shimane SM - Gunma CT 55-74

Very expected game when 8th ranked Magic (23-25) was smashed by third ranked Thunders (32-16) in Shimane 74-55 on Saturday. The winners were led by American forward Kerry Blackshear Jr (208-1997, college: Florida) who scored that evening 17 points and 5 rebounds and German Johannes Thiemann (206-1994) supported him with 10 points and 6 rebounds. Even a double-double of 11 points and 11 rebounds by Australian Nick Kay (206-1992, college: MSU Denver) did not help to save the game for Shimane SM. point guard Shota Arai (172-2004) added 17 points. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Thunders have an impressive eight-game winning streak. Gunma CT moved-up to second place, which they share with Chiba Jets. Shimane SM lost third consecutive game. They keep the eighth position with 25 games lost. Gunma CT will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Shimane SM will play against Gunma CT (#3) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Gunma CT: B.Kerry 17+5reb+2ast, N.Takuto 11+1reb+1ast, T.Johannes 10+6reb+2ast, Y.Fujii 9+2reb, N.Tsuji 8+4reb+3ast, M.Trey 7+3reb+5ast
Shimane SM: A.Shota 17+2reb+1ast, N.Kay 11+11reb+2ast, I.Fumiya 9+3reb+1ast, C.Clarke 7+3reb+1ast, S.Anthony 4+3reb+1ast, M.Dama 3+3reb+1ast

Sunrockers Sh. - Sea Horses M. 68-73

Rather predictable result when third ranked SeaHorses (34-14) won against 7th ranked SunRockers (19-29) in Tokyo 73-68 on Saturday. The winners were led by American power forward Davante Gardner (203-1991, college: Marquette) who scored that evening 13 points and 4 assists and the former international forward Yudai Nishida (190-1999) supported him with 17 points. Four SeaHorses players scored in double figures. Even 8 points, 10 rebounds and 5 assists by American center Thomas Welsh (213-1996, college: UCLA, agency: Pensack Sports) did not help to save the game for Sunrockers Sh.. International forward Josh Hawkinson (208-1995, college: WSU) added 13 points and 8 rebounds. Both coaches allowed to play bench players in such tough game. SeaHorses have a solid four-game winning streak. Sea Horses M. maintains third position with 34-14 record having just two points less than leader Nagasaki. Loser SunRockers dropped to the eighth place with 29 games lost. They share the position with Osaka E.. Sea Horses M. will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Sunrockers Sh. will play against Sea Horses M. (#3) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Sea Horses M.: Y.Nishida 17+2reb+2ast, G.Davante 13+4reb+4ast, K.Thomas 12+1reb, W.Aaron 10+4reb+1ast, L.Jake 9+7reb+2ast, S.Avi 7+3reb
Sunrockers Sh.: D.Louzada 16+2reb+1ast, J.Hawkinson 13+8reb+1ast, V.Leo 11+2ast, T.Welsh 8+10reb+5ast, H.Jr John 6+2reb+5ast, T.Daiki 6+2ast

Tochigi Brex - Kyoto H. 91-75

Not a big story in a game when 11th ranked Hannaryz (16-32) lost on the road to first ranked Tochigi Brex (36-12) 91-75 on Saturday. Tochigi Brex shot the lights out from three sinking 18 long-distance shots on high 52.9 percentage. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists. The winners were led by American guard DJ Newbill (193-1992, college: Penn State) who scored that evening 25 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists (on 9-of-11 shooting from the field) and Tongan-New Zealand Isaac Fotu (203-1993, college: Hawaii) supported him with 14 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists. Five Tochigi Brex players scored in double figures. Even 18 points and 9 rebounds (went 10 for 10 at the free throw line !!!) by Italian-American forward Angelo Caloiaro (203-1989, college: USF, agency: Pensack Sports) did not help to save the game for Kyoto H.. American center Charles Jackson (208-1993, college: Tenn Tech) added 13 points and 8 rebounds. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Defending champion maintains first position with 36-12 record. Loser Hannaryz dropped to the ninth place with 32 games lost. They share the position with 3 other teams. Tochigi Brex will meet at home Kyoto H. (#11) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Kyoto H. will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Tochigi Brex: N.DJ 25+5reb+5ast, J.Grant 14+2reb+4ast, I.Fotu 14+7reb+5ast, A.Ogawa 12+1reb+5ast, S.Takashima 10+5reb, H.Makoto 9+1reb+1ast
Kyoto H.: A.Caloiaro 18+9reb+1ast, C.Jackson 13+8reb+3ast, O.Asato 11+3ast, T.Furukawa 8+2ast, I.Brown 7+1reb+1ast, M.Satoru 6+3ast