B1 League Round 54 (Regular Season): Shimane SM beat Hiroshima D. by two after a very close game

The games at this stage are more interesting as they can be crucial for the final standings in Regular Season. Despite we already know who is stronger and who is weaker, there may be still last minute surprises and upsets. Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

The most exciting game of round 54 in the B1 League took place in Hiroshima. This derby game ended with only two-point home defeat of 6th ranked Dragonflies (30-24) to eighth ranked Magic (25-29) 104-102 on Saturday evening. Shimane SM dominated down low during the game scoring 54 of its points in the paint compared to Dragonflies's 32 and made 17-of-20 free shots (85.0 percent) during the game. Shimane SM looked well-organized offensively handing out 32 assists. It was a good game for Australian Nick Kay (206-1992, college: MSU Denver) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 24 points and 11 rebounds. American forward Coty Clarke (201-1992, college: Arkansas, agency: Slash Sports) contributed with 12 points, 8 rebounds and 8 assists for the winners. Magic's coach Petar Bozic used a ten-player rotation in such tough game. Jamaican center Kofi Cockburn (213-1999, college: Illinois) replied with a double-double by scoring 24 points, 13 rebounds and 7 assists for Hiroshima D.Shimane SM moved-up to seventh place, which they share with Yokohama BC. Hiroshima D. at the other side keeps the sixth position with 24 games lost. Shimane SM will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Hiroshima D. will play at home against Shimane SM (#8) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
An interesting game for Tochigi Brex (41-13) which played road game in Gunma against second-best Thunders (37-17). First ranked Tochigi Brex managed to get a 4-point victory 86-82. It ended at the same time the 13-game winning streak of Thunders. American players dominated the game. Guard DJ Newbill (193-1992, college: Penn State) scored 26 points and 4 assists to lead the charge for the winners and Gavin Edwards chipped in 21 points and 5 rebounds during the contest. The best for the losing side was forward Kerry Blackshear Jr (208-1997, college: Florida) with 11 points, 6 rebounds and 6 assists. Thunders' coach tried various players' combinations and tested in total eleven players in this game, but that didn't help. Tochigi Brex have a solid four-game winning streak. Defending champion maintains first position with 41-13 record, which they share with Nagoya DD. Gunma CT at the other side keeps the second place with 17 games lost. They share the position with Chiba Jets. Tochigi Brex will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Gunma CT will play again at home against the league's leader Tochigi Brex and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
B1 League top team - Velca (42-12) had no problems winning another game on Saturday. This time they crushed eleventh ranked Robots (15-39) in Mito 90-69. Stanley Johnson notched 21 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists to lead the effort. Even 16 points and 8 rebounds by Tim Schneider did not help to save the game for Ibaraki R.. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Nagasaki maintains first position with 42-12 record. Ibaraki R. lost fifth consecutive game. They keep the eleventh place with 39 games lost. Nagasaki will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Ibaraki R. will play against the league's leader Nagasaki (#1) and hope to secure a win.

There were no big surprises in other games of round 54: Akita NH was beaten by Chiba on the road 83-65. Nagoya DD won against Shiga L-Stars on its own court 106-95. Chiba Jets managed to outperform Hokkaido L. in a road game 104-94. Koshigaya A. recorded a loss to Alvark Tokyo at home 66-73. Sea Horses M. defeated Kyoto H. on the opponent's court 89-84. FE Nagoya was beaten by Saga B. in a home game 74-83. Kawasaki was destroyed by Osaka E. on the road 98-76. Ryukyu outscored San-en NP on its own court 102-82. Sendai 89ers managed to beat Toyama G. in a road game 72-55. Yokohama BC defeated Sunrockers Sh. at home 69-60.
The most impressive performance of 54th round was 17 points, 7 rebounds, 5 assists and 4 steals by Damien Inglis of Yokohama BC.



Chiba - Akita NH 83-65

No shocking result in a game when tenth ranked Chiba (17-37) beat at home 13th ranked Happinets (10-44) 83-65 on Saturday. Chiba looked well-organized offensively handing out 26 assists. Guard Takaaki Kida (188-1995) notched 24 points and 6 assists to lead the effort and the former international Luke Evans (203-1991, college: CBU) supported him with 8 points, 12 rebounds and 4 assists. Even 9 points and 9 rebounds by point guard Takuya Nakayama (182-1994) did not help to save the game for Akita NH. New Zealand-German center Yannick Wetzell (206-1996, college: SDSU) added 6 points, 6 rebounds and 6 assists. Happinets' coach let to play ten players seeing no chance for a win. Newly promoted Chiba maintains tenth position with 17-37 record, which they share with FE Nagoya. Loser Happinets keeps the thirteenth place with 44 games lost. Chiba will meet at home Akita NH (#13) in the next round. Akita NH will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Chiba: T.Kida 24+1reb+6ast, O.Yuto 14+2reb+2ast, K.Kurokawa 12+2reb+4ast, P.Trey 10+8reb+2ast, K.Sugimoto 8+5ast, E.Luke 8+12reb+4ast
Akita NH: S.Teru 10+2reb+3ast, A.Chol 10+5reb+1ast, N.Takuya 9+9reb+2ast, K.Tsubasa 7+2reb+3ast, T.Alistair 6+1reb+1ast, Y.Wetzell 6+6reb+6ast

Nagoya DD - Shiga L-Stars 106-95

Very expected game when 9th ranked Lakestars (21-33) lost to second ranked Dolphins (41-13) in Nagoya 95-106 on Saturday. Nagoya DD outrebounded Shiga L-Stars 38-26 including 28 on the defensive glass. Nagoya DD shot the lights out from three sinking 14 long-distance shots on high 51.9 percentage. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 29 assists. American forward Aaron Henry (198-1999, college: Michigan St., agency: Diamond Sports) notched 18 points, 8 rebounds, 7 assists and 4 steals to lead the effort and the former international guard Isaiah Murphy (196-1998, college: ENMU) supported him with 22 points and 6 rebounds. Even a double-double of 36 points (!!!) and 11 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. Taiwanese point guard AC Yu (183-2002) added 10 points, 5 rebounds, 9 assists and 6 steals. 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. Nagoya DD keeps a position of league leader, which they share with Tochigi Brex. Shiga L-Stars lost third consecutive game. They keep the ninth place with 33 games lost. They share the position with Osaka E.. Nagoya DD will meet at home Shiga L-Stars (#10) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Shiga L-Stars will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Nagoya DD: M.Isaiah 22+6reb+3ast, T.Saito 22+1reb+6ast, H.Aaron 18+8reb+7ast, R.Kyle 14+8reb, T.Harimoto 9+2reb, I.Keita 5+1reb+4ast
Shiga L-Stars: Z.Auguste 36+11reb, T.Wimbush 16+2reb+2ast, R.Kriener 12+2reb+2ast, Y.AC 10+5reb+9ast, N.Yosei 7+3reb+2ast, O.Taiki 6+1reb+2ast

Gunma CT - Tochigi Brex 82-86

An interesting game for Tochigi Brex (41-13) which played road game in Gunma against second-best Thunders (37-17). First ranked Tochigi Brex managed to get a 4-point victory 86-82. It ended at the same time the 13-game winning streak of Thunders. American players dominated the game. Guard DJ Newbill (193-1992, college: Penn State) scored 26 points and 4 assists to lead the charge for the winners and power forward Gavin Edwards (206-1988, college: UConn, agency: Octagon Europe) chipped in 21 points and 5 rebounds during the contest. The best for the losing side was forward Kerry Blackshear Jr (208-1997, college: Florida) with 11 points, 6 rebounds and 6 assists and guard Trey McKinney-Jones (198-1990, college: Miami, FL) scored 17 points. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Thunders' coach tried various players' combinations and tested in total eleven players in this game, but that didn't help. Tochigi Brex have a solid four-game winning streak. Defending champion maintains first position with 41-13 record, which they share with Nagoya DD. Gunma CT at the other side keeps the second place with 17 games lost. They share the position with Chiba Jets. Tochigi Brex will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Gunma CT will play again at home against the league's leader Tochigi Brex and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Tochigi Brex: N.DJ 26+2reb+4ast, E.Gavin 21+5reb, H.Makoto 17+2reb+3ast, J.Grant 10+12reb+4ast, S.Takashima 5+1reb, A.Ogawa 5
Gunma CT: T.McKinney-Jones 17+3reb+1ast, F.Yuma 14+1reb, T.Naoto 13+2reb+1ast, K.Blackshear Jr. 11+6reb+6ast, J.Thiemann 7+7reb, T.Nakamura 7+1reb

Hiroshima D. - Shimane SM 102-104

The most exciting game of round 54 in the B1 League took place in Hiroshima. This derby game ended with only two-point home defeat of 6th ranked Dragonflies (30-24) to eighth ranked Magic (25-29) 104-102 on Saturday evening. Shimane SM dominated down low during the game scoring 54 of its points in the paint compared to Dragonflies's 32 and made 17-of-20 free shots (85.0 percent) during the game. Shimane SM looked well-organized offensively handing out 32 assists. It was a good game for Australian Nick Kay (206-1992, college: MSU Denver) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 24 points and 11 rebounds. American forward Coty Clarke (201-1992, college: Arkansas, agency: Slash Sports) contributed with 12 points, 8 rebounds and 8 assists for the winners. Magic's coach Petar Bozic used a ten-player rotation in such tough game. Jamaican center Kofi Cockburn (213-1999, college: Illinois) replied with a double-double by scoring 24 points, 13 rebounds and 7 assists and American guard Christopher Smith (193-1994, college: Utah St.) added 31 points and 7 rebounds in the effort for Hiroshima D.Five Shimane SM and four Hiroshima D. players scored in double figures. Shimane SM moved-up to seventh place, which they share with Yokohama BC. Hiroshima D. at the other side keeps the sixth position with 24 games lost. Shimane SM will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Hiroshima D. will play at home against Shimane SM (#8) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Shimane SM: K.Nick 24+11reb+3ast, F.Iio 19+5reb+4ast, S.Arai 12+2reb+6ast, C.Coty 12+8reb+8ast, T.Nakamura 11+2reb+1ast, A.Sukegawa 9+4reb+1ast
Hiroshima D.: C.Smith 31+7reb+1ast, K.Cockburn 24+13reb+7ast, N.Mayo 18+10reb+9ast, Y.Ryo 10+2reb+1ast, M.Keijiro 7+6reb+1ast, K.Roberts 5+1reb+1ast

Hokkaido L. - Chiba Jets 94-104

Rather predictable result when third ranked Jets (37-17) won against on the road 5th ranked Sapporo (33-21) 104-94 on Saturday. Chiba Jets looked well-organized offensively handing out 26 assists. American players dominated also this game. Forward DJ Hogg (203-1996, college: Texas A&M) notched 39 points (!!!), 9 rebounds and 4 assists to lead the effort and center Garrison Brooks (208-1999, college: MSU) supported him with 12 points and 9 rebounds (on 6-of-7 shooting from the field). Even a double-double of 28 points, 12 rebounds and 4 assists (on 12-of-15 shooting from the field) by forward John Harrar (205-1999, college: Penn State) did not help to save the game for Hokkaido L.. Forward Kevin Jones (203-1989, college: WVU) added 20 points and 7 rebounds. Five Chiba Jets and four Hokkaido L. players scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Jets have a solid three-game winning streak. Chiba Jets moved-up to second place, which they share with Gunma CT. Loser Sapporo keeps the fifth position with 21 games lost. They share it with Sendai 89ers. Chiba Jets will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Hokkaido L. will play against the league's second-placed Chiba Jets (#2) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Chiba Jets: H.DJ 39+9reb+4ast, S.Hara 16+2reb+2ast, W.Yuta 15+1reb+3ast, B.Garrison 12+9reb+1ast, L.Nassir 10+8reb+3ast, T.Yuki 5+10ast
Hokkaido L.: J.Harrar 28+12reb+4ast, K.Jones 20+7reb+1ast, K.Tominaga 15+2reb+3ast, R.Dwight 13+4reb+1ast, I.Shuto 7+2reb+5ast, S.Rei 6+3ast

Ibaraki R. - Nagasaki 69-90

B1 League top team - Velca (42-12) had no problems winning another game on Saturday. This time they crushed eleventh ranked Robots (15-39) in Mito 90-69. Nagasaki dominated down low during the game scoring 52 of its points in the paint compared to Robots's 32. Nagasaki looked well-organized offensively handing out 24 assists. American Stanley Johnson (201-1996, college: Arizona) notched 21 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists to lead the effort and South Korean swingman Hyunjung Lee (201-2000, college: Davidson) supported him with 16 points, 6 assists and 4 steals. Even 16 points and 8 rebounds by German Tim Schneider (208-1997) did not help to save the game for Ibaraki R.. American Eric Jacobsen (208-1994, college: Arizona St.) added 15 points and 7 rebounds. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Nagasaki maintains first position with 42-12 record. Ibaraki R. lost fifth consecutive game. They keep the eleventh place with 39 games lost. Nagasaki will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Ibaraki R. will play against the league's leader Nagasaki (#1) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Nagasaki: J.Stanley 21+7reb+5ast, B.Yudai 16+1reb, L.Hyunjung 16+4reb+6ast, B.Jarrell 11+4reb+4ast, L.Mitch 8+3reb+2ast, K.Ko 8+2reb+2ast
Ibaraki R.: T.Schneider 16+8reb, E.Jacobsen 15+7reb+1ast, R.Franks 12+8reb+2ast, K.Akama 11+2reb+1ast, H.Noboru 8+3reb+5ast, H.Komasawa 5+1reb+2ast

Koshigaya A. - Alvark Tokyo 66-73

Not a big story in a game when 9th ranked Alphas (18-36) lost to fourth ranked Alvark (36-18) in Tokyo 66-73 on Saturday. Alvark Tokyo looked well-organized offensively handing out 25 assists. The former international forward Ryan Rossiter (206-1989, college: Siena) notched 8 points, 6 rebounds and 9 assists to lead the effort and American-Ugandan center Brandon Davies (208-1991, college: BYU) supported him with 13 points and 5 rebounds. Even a double-double of 15 points and 11 rebounds by Filipino-American center Kai Sotto (220-2002) did not help to save the game for Koshigaya A.. Guinean-French Sekou Doumbouya (206-2000) added 16 points and 8 rebounds. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Alvark Tokyo maintains fourth position with 36-18 record. Loser Alphas keeps the ninth place with 36 games lost. They share the position with Kyoto H.. Alvark Tokyo will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Koshigaya A.'s supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Tokyo Alvark Tokyo.
Top scorers:
Alvark Tokyo: D.Brandon 13+5reb+1ast, F.Marcus 11+3reb+1ast, K.Fukuzawa 9+1ast, R.Ryan 8+6reb+9ast, O.Taiki 7+3reb+2ast, S.Sebastian 6+7reb+1ast
Koshigaya A.: S.Doumbouya 16+8reb+1ast, K.Sotto 15+11reb+3ast, A.Clemmons 14+2reb+4ast, O.Takeru 7+1reb+1ast, M.Shun 5+5reb+3ast, S.Kai 3

Kyoto H. - Sea Horses M. 84-89

Everything went according to plan when third ranked SeaHorses (38-16) defeated 11th ranked Hannaryz (18-36) in Kyoto 89-84 on Saturday. American power forward Davante Gardner (203-1991, college: Marquette) notched 24 points and 6 rebounds to lead the effort and the former international forward Yudai Nishida (190-1999) supported him with 18 points and 5 assists. Even 20 points, 5 rebounds and 8 assists by Italian-American forward Angelo Caloiaro (203-1989, college: USF, agency: Pensack Sports) did not help to save the game for Kyoto H.. The former international swingman Takatoshi Furukawa (190-1987) added 22 points (perfect from downtown making all five shots). Four Kyoto H. players scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. SeaHorses have a solid three-game winning streak. Sea Horses M. maintains third position with 38-16 record having just three points less than leader Nagasaki, which they share with Ryukyu. Loser Hannaryz dropped to the ninth place with 36 games lost. They share the position with Koshigaya A.. Sea Horses M. will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Kyoto H. will play against Sea Horses M. (#3) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Sea Horses M.: G.Davante 24+6reb+2ast, Y.Nishida 18+4reb+5ast, S.Nagano 12+2reb+1ast, L.Jake 9+5reb+4ast, Y.Suda 9+3ast, Y.Kubota 9+1ast
Kyoto H.: T.Furukawa 22+2reb+2ast, A.Caloiaro 20+5reb+8ast, C.Jackson 11+7reb+1ast, R.Shibuta 10+3reb+5ast, H.Mone 8+1reb+2ast, O.Asato 7+1reb+1ast

FE Nagoya - Saga B. 74-83

There was no surprise when 12th ranked Fighting Eagles (17-37) lost to seventh ranked Ballooners (28-26) in Nagoya 74-83 on Saturday. Cuban guard Reynaldo Garcia (187-1990) notched 15 points and 8 rebounds to lead the effort and American David Dudzinski (205-1992, college: Holy Cross) supported him with 16 points and 5 rebounds. Even 18 points and 6 rebounds by American Jamorko Pickett (206-1997, college: Georgetown) did not help to save the game for FE Nagoya. His fellow American import forward Andrew Randall (198-1990, college: Temple) added 10 points and 8 assists. Four Saga B. and five FE Nagoya players scored in double figures. Fighting Eagles' coach let to play eleven players, but that didn't help to avoid defeat in this game. Saga B. maintains seventh position with 28-26 record. Loser Fighting Eagles dropped to the tenth place with 37 games lost. They share the position with Chiba. Saga B. will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. FE Nagoya will play against Saga B. (#7) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Saga B.: D.David 16+5reb+3ast, G.Reynaldo 15+8reb+2ast, H.Josh 13+7reb+2ast, G.Tanner 10+9reb+2ast, R.Abe 8+5reb+6ast, T.Sumida 8+2reb+2ast
FE Nagoya: J.Pickett 18+6reb+2ast, U.Riku 12+1reb+4ast, Y.Ryuto 11+4reb+1ast, S.O'Mara 10+6reb+1ast, A.Randall 10+3reb+8ast, L.Francis 6+1reb

Osaka E. - Kawasaki BT 98-76

No shocking result in a game when tenth ranked Evessa (21-33) crushed 12th ranked Brave Thunders (14-40) in Osaka 98-76 on Saturday. Osaka E. made 21-of-26 free shots (80.8 percent) during the game. Osaka E. outrebounded Kawasaki 41-25 including 28 on the defensive glass. Osaka E. looked well-organized offensively handing out 24 assists. American forward Matt Bonds (196-1995, college: St.Michael's) notched 25 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists to lead the effort and the other American import Ryan Luther (206-1995, college: Arizona) supported him with 18 points and 7 rebounds. Five Evessa players scored in double figures. Even 17 points by Hungarian-American Rosco Allen (208-1993, college: Stanford, agency: Pensack Sports) did not help to save the game for Kawasaki. Serbian center Dusan Ristic (213-1995, college: Arizona) added 17 points. Brave Thunders' coach gave up on the game allowing to play twelve players seeing no chance for a win. Osaka E. moved-up to ninth place, which they share with Shiga L-Stars. Kawasaki lost fifth consecutive game. They keep the twelfth position with 40 games lost. Osaka E. will meet at home Kawasaki (#12) in the next round. Kawasaki will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Osaka E.: B.Matt 25+8reb+4ast, L.Ryan 18+7reb+3ast, G.Volodymyr 14+11reb+1ast, P.Ray 13+3reb+2ast, M.Kinoshita 11+3reb+4ast, Y.Uematsu 6+3reb+2ast
Kawasaki BT: D.Ristic 17+4reb+1ast, R.Allen 17+4reb+3ast, E.Terry 12+7reb+2ast, O.Jamaleddine 7+7reb+1ast, O.Taiga 6+5ast, R.Igwe 4

Ryukyu GK - San-en NP 102-82

The game between closely ranked teams ended with 5th ranked NeoPhoenix's (32-22) road loss to fourth ranked Golden Kings (38-16) in Okinawa 82-102 on Saturday. Ryukyu dominated down low during the game scoring 66 of its points in the paint compared to NeoPhoenix's 34 and made 18-of-21 free shots (85.7 percent) during the game. Ryukyu had a 23-11 advantage in offensive rebounds. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists. American power forward Jack Cooley (206-1991, college: Notre Dame, agency: Pensack Sports) notched a double-double by scoring 34 points (!!!) and 14 rebounds (went 12 for 12 at the free throw line !!!) to lead the effort and international center Alex Kirk (211-1991, college: N.Mexico, agency: Pensack Sports) supported him with 19 points and 6 rebounds (perfect from the field making all seven shots !!!). Four Golden Kings players scored in double figures. Even 23 points and 5 rebounds by American forward Yante Maten (201-1996, college: Georgia) did not help to save the game for San-en NP. American-Nigerian swingman David Nwaba (195-1993, college: Cal Poly) added 22 points. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Ryukyu moved-up to third place, which they share with Sea Horses M. Loser NeoPhoenix keeps the fifth position with 22 games lost. Ryukyu will meet at home San-en NP (#5) in the next round. San-en NP will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Ryukyu GK: C.Jack 34+14reb, R.Kishimoto 20+1reb+4ast, K.Alex 19+6reb+2ast, D.Damyean 15+3reb+5ast, Y.Matsuwaki 7+1reb+6ast, M.Waki 5+1reb+2ast
San-en NP: Y.Maten 23+5reb+1ast, D.Nwaba 22+4reb+3ast, T.Kazuma 12+1reb, C.Jackson 8+4reb, R.Sasaki 7+2reb+2ast, K.Junior 5+1reb

Toyama G. - Sendai 89ers 55-72

Very predictable result when sixth ranked 89ers (33-21) won against 13th ranked Grouses (13-41) in Toyama 72-55 on Saturday. Sendai 89ers forced 22 Toyama G. turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. American guard Jarrett Culver (198-1999, college: Texas Tech) notched 20 points and 7 rebounds to lead the effort and Senegalese center Boubacar Toure (213-1995, college: EMU) supported him with 11 points and 11 rebounds. Four 89ers players scored in double figures. Even 16 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists by Syrian-American guard Trey Kell III (193-1996, college: SDSU, agency: Slash Sports) did not help to save the game for Toyama G.. French power forward Yannis Morin (208-1993, agency: Slash Sports) added 9 points and 7 rebounds. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Sendai 89ers moved-up to fifth place, which they share with Hokkaido L. Newly promoted Toyama G. keeps the thirteenth position with 41 games lost. Sendai 89ers will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Toyama G. will play against Sendai 89ers (#6) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Sendai 89ers: C.Jarrett 20+7reb, E.Sergio 11+5reb+5ast, T.Boubacar 11+11reb+1ast, B.Nathan 11+5reb+7ast, S.Yusei 8+2reb+1ast, S.Watanabe 5+1reb+2ast
Toyama G.: T.Kell III 16+8reb+4ast, B.Motum 13+3reb+1ast, Y.Morin 9+7reb+1ast, D.Kuzuhara 4+2reb, T.Haruaki 4+1reb+4ast, M.Kazuki 3+2reb+2ast

Yokohama BC - Sunrockers Sh. 69-60

The game between closely ranked teams ended with 8th ranked SunRockers' (22-32) road loss to seventh ranked B-Corsairs (25-29) in Yokohama 60-69 on Saturday. French power forward Damien Inglis (206-1995, agency: Octagon Europe) notched 17 points, 7 rebounds, 5 assists and 4 steals to lead the effort and the former international guard Seiya Ando (181-1992) supported him with 13 points. Even 20 points and 9 rebounds by American-Qatari forward Donte Grantham (203-1995, college: Clemson) did not help to save the game for Sunrockers Sh.. International forward Josh Hawkinson (208-1995, college: WSU) added 7 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. B-Corsairs have an impressive five-game winning streak. Yokohama BC maintains seventh position with 25-29 record, which they share with Shimane SM. Loser SunRockers keeps the eighth place with 32 games lost. Yokohama BC will meet at home Sunrockers Sh. (#8) in the next round. Sunrockers Sh. will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Yokohama BC: I.Damien 17+7reb+5ast, A.Seiya 13+4reb+3ast, K.Maik-Kalev 10+6reb+2ast, R.Kiefer 7+2reb+2ast, G.Arai 5, K.Kai 5+3reb+1ast
Sunrockers Sh.: D.Grantham 20+9reb+2ast, R.Nozaki 9+1reb, H.Jr John 7+1reb+1ast, J.Hawkinson 7+6reb+4ast, T.Welsh 6+10reb, T.Murphy Jr. 4+1reb+2ast