B1 League Round 57 (Regular Season): Tochigi Brex defeats Nagoya DD in the game between Top 4 teams

The Regular Season in B1 League is almost over. Almost everything is clear. There are only 3 rounds left. Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

An interesting game for Tochigi Brex (43-14) which played road game in Nagoya against second-best Dolphins (41-16). First ranked Tochigi Brex had an easy win 87-69. Tochigi Brex had a 35-20 advantage in offensive rebounds. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 24 assists. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when Tochigi Brex made 7 blocks. It was a good game for American center Grant Jerrett (208-1993, college: Arizona) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 20 points, 11 rebounds and 6 assists. His fellow American import power forward Gavin Edwards (206-1988, college: UConn, agency: Octagon Europe) contributed with 17 points, 8 rebounds and 4 blocks for the winners. American forward Aaron Henry (198-1999, college: Michigan St., agency: Diamond Sports) answered with a double-double by scoring 18 points, 10 rebounds and 4 assists for Nagoya DD. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Defending champion maintains first place with 43-14 record. Nagoya DD lost third consecutive game. They keep the second position with 16 games lost. They share it with Sea Horses M.. Tochigi Brex will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Nagoya DD 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 (45-12) managed to deliver another win. This time they beat twelfth ranked Fighting Eagles (17-40) in Nagoya 83-73. American Jarrell Brantley (201-1996, college: Charleston) stepped up and scored 23 points and 6 rebounds for the winners and Stanley Johnson chipped in 19 points and 8 rebounds. The best for the losing side was guard Ryuto Yasuoka (188-1995) with 20 points. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Velca have a solid series of four victories in a row. Nagasaki maintains first place with 45-12 record. FE Nagoya lost fifth consecutive game. They dropped to the eleventh position with 40 games lost. They share it with Ibaraki R.. Nagasaki will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. FE Nagoya will play at home against the league's leader Nagasaki (#1) and hopes to get back on the winning track.
The game in Sapporo supposed to be also quite interesting. Second ranked Thunders (40-17) played at the court of 5th ranked Sapporo (35-22). Thunders smashed Sapporo 105-65 on Saturday. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Sapporo. Kerry Blackshear Jr nailed 17 points, 9 rebounds and 5 assists for the winning side. Keisei Tominaga came up with 29 points for Hokkaido L. in the defeat. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Thunders have a solid series of three victories in a row. Gunma CT maintains second place with 40-17 record having just three points less than leader Nagasaki, which they share with Ryukyu. Hokkaido L. at the other side keeps the fifth position with 22 games lost. They share it with Sendai 89ers. Gunma CT 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 Gunma CT (#2) and hope to secure a win.

There were no big surprises in other games of round 57: Shiga L-Stars were smashed by Alvark Tokyo on the road 101-74. Chiba Jets won against Hiroshima D. on its own court 83-68. Kawasaki unfortunately lost to Koshigaya A. in Tokyo 84-90. Kyoto H. managed to beat Osaka E. at home 88-78. Saga B. was defeated by Ryukyu on the opponent's court 92-78. Sea Horses M. smashed San-en NP in a home game 87-67. Yokohama BC lost to Sendai 89ers on the road 94-100. Shimane SM unfortunately lost to Ibaraki R. on its own court 79-88. Chiba recorded a loss to Sunrockers Sh. in Tokyo 69-79. Toyama G. defeated Akita NH at home 82-72.
The most impressive performance of 57th round was 21 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists by Brock Motum of Toyama G..



Alvark Tokyo - Shiga L-Stars 101-74

No shocking result in a game when fourth ranked Alvark (39-18) crushed 10th ranked Lakestars (22-35) in Tokyo 101-74 on Saturday. Alvark Tokyo looked well-organized offensively handing out 31 assists comparing to just 17 passes made by Shiga L-Stars' players. Swingman Zack Baranski (193-1992) nailed 18 points for the winning side and American-Ugandan center Brandon Davies (208-1991, college: BYU) accounted for 13 points and 5 assists (perfect from the field making all six shots). Four Alvark players scored in double figures. Greek-American center Zach Auguste (208-1993, college: Notre Dame, agency: Pensack Sports) came up with 17 points and 5 rebounds and American-German power forward Ryan Kriener (208-1998, college: Iowa, agency: Pensack Sports) added 16 points and 6 rebounds respectively for Shiga L-Stars in the defeat. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Alvark have a solid series of four victories in a row. Alvark Tokyo moved-up to third place, which they share with Chiba Jets. Shiga L-Stars at the other side dropped to the ninth position with 35 games lost. They share it with Osaka E.. Alvark Tokyo 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:
Alvark Tokyo: Z.Baranski 18+2reb+2ast, F.Marcus 15+1reb+3ast, O.Taiki 14+2ast, D.Brandon 13+2reb+5ast, S.Okura 11+5reb+4ast, S.Sebastian 9+4reb
Shiga L-Stars: Z.Auguste 17+5reb+3ast, R.Kriener 16+6reb+1ast, T.Wimbush 13+9reb, D.Nomoto 9+1reb+5ast, N.Yosei 6+2reb+1ast, O.Taiki 5+2ast

Chiba Jets - Hiroshima D. 83-68

Rather expected game when 6th ranked Dragonflies (31-26) lost to third ranked Jets (39-18) in Chiba 68-83 on Saturday. Chiba Jets looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. American players dominated the game. Forward Nassir Little (199-2000, college: UNC, agency: Pensack Sports) nailed a double-double by scoring 20 points and 11 rebounds for the winning side and forward DJ Hogg (203-1996, college: Texas A&M) accounted for 19 points and 6 assists. Guard Christopher Smith (193-1994, college: Utah St.) came up with 24 points and 6 assists and forward Nick Mayo (206-1997, college: EKU, agency: Pensack Sports) added 16 points and 7 rebounds respectively for Hiroshima D. in the defeat. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Chiba Jets maintains third place with 39-18 record having four points less than leader Nagasaki, which they share with Alvark Tokyo. Hiroshima D. at the other side keeps the sixth position with 26 games lost. Chiba Jets will meet at home Hiroshima D. (#6) in the next round. Hiroshima D. will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Chiba Jets: L.Nassir 20+11reb+2ast, H.DJ 19+2reb+6ast, W.Yuta 18+3reb+1ast, S.Hara 9+2reb+2ast, R.Kanechika 6+4reb+2ast, B.Garrison 4+3reb+2ast
Hiroshima D.: C.Smith 24+3reb+6ast, N.Mayo 16+7reb+2ast, K.Cockburn 8+9reb+2ast, T.Kamisawa 6+2reb+4ast, K.Hareyama 5+2reb, M.Keijiro 3+4reb

Nagoya DD - Tochigi Brex 69-87

An interesting game for Tochigi Brex (43-14) which played road game in Nagoya against second-best Dolphins (41-16). First ranked Tochigi Brex had an easy win 87-69. Tochigi Brex had a 35-20 advantage in offensive rebounds. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 24 assists. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when Tochigi Brex made 7 blocks. It was a good game for American center Grant Jerrett (208-1993, college: Arizona) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 20 points, 11 rebounds and 6 assists. His fellow American import power forward Gavin Edwards (206-1988, college: UConn, agency: Octagon Europe) contributed with 17 points, 8 rebounds and 4 blocks for the winners. Four Tochigi Brex players scored in double figures. American forward Aaron Henry (198-1999, college: Michigan St., agency: Diamond Sports) answered with a double-double by scoring 18 points, 10 rebounds and 4 assists and naturalized American Kyle Richardson (200-1991, college: Portland St.) added 12 points and 10 rebounds in the effort for Nagoya DD. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Defending champion maintains first place with 43-14 record. Nagoya DD lost third consecutive game. They keep the second position with 16 games lost. They share it with Sea Horses M.. Tochigi Brex will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Nagoya DD 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: J.Grant 20+11reb+6ast, E.Gavin 17+8reb+2ast, H.Makoto 16+3reb+4ast, S.Takashima 10+8reb+2ast, N.DJ 8+6reb+6ast, S.Ikaruga 6+1reb+2ast
Nagoya DD: A.Henry 18+10reb+4ast, S.Takumi 12+1reb+5ast, K.Richardson 12+10reb+1ast, N.Taito 9+3reb, I.Murphy 7+3reb+1ast, H.Jake 6+5reb+1ast

Hokkaido L. - Gunma CT 65-105

The game in Sapporo supposed to be also quite interesting. Second ranked Thunders (40-17) played at the court of 5th ranked Sapporo (35-22). Thunders smashed Sapporo 105-65 on Saturday. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Sapporo. Gunma CT dominated down low during the game scoring 54 of its points in the paint compared to Sapporo's 30 and made 21-of-25 free shots (84.0 percent) during the game. Gunma CT looked well-organized offensively handing out 33 assists comparing to just 18 passes made by Hokkaido L.'s players. American forward Kerry Blackshear Jr (208-1997, college: Florida) nailed 17 points, 9 rebounds and 5 assists for the winning side and German Johannes Thiemann (206-1994) accounted for 16 points, 6 rebounds and 7 assists. Four Thunders players scored in double figures. International guard Keisei Tominaga (188-2001, college: Nebraska) came up with 29 points and American forward Kevin Jones (203-1989, college: WVU) added 9 points respectively for Hokkaido L. in the defeat. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Thunders have a solid series of three victories in a row. Gunma CT maintains second place with 40-17 record having just three points less than leader Nagasaki, which they share with Ryukyu. Hokkaido L. at the other side keeps the fifth position with 22 games lost. They share it with Sendai 89ers. Gunma CT 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 Gunma CT (#2) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Gunma CT: N.Takuto 18+2reb+2ast, B.Kerry 17+9reb+5ast, T.Johannes 16+6reb+7ast, E.AJ 14+6reb+2ast, N.Tsuji 10+2ast, K.Hosokawa 9+3reb+3ast
Hokkaido L.: K.Tominaga 29+3reb+2ast, K.Jones 9+4reb+2ast, J.Harrar 8+6reb+1ast, I.Shuto 5+2ast, M.Hisatake 4+7reb+1ast, K.Hiroto 3

Koshigaya A. - Kawasaki BT 90-84

Rather predictable result when tenth ranked Alphas (19-38) won against 12th ranked Brave Thunders (14-43) in Tokyo 90-84 on Saturday. Koshigaya A. dominated down low during the game scoring 46 of its points in the paint compared to Brave Thunders's 26. Koshigaya A. looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists. Filipino-American center Kai Sotto (220-2002) nailed 27 points and 8 rebounds for the winning side and Guinean-French Sekou Doumbouya (206-2000) accounted for 16 points, 10 rebounds and 4 assists. Four Alphas players scored in double figures. Hungarian-American Rosco Allen (208-1993, college: Stanford, agency: Pensack Sports) came up with a double-double by scoring 25 points, 10 rebounds and 5 assists and American center Emanuel Terry (206-1996, college: LMU) added 16 points, 11 rebounds and 6 assists respectively for Kawasaki in the defeat. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Koshigaya A. moved-up to ninth place, which they share with Kyoto H. Kawasaki lost eighth consecutive game. They keep the twelfth position with 43 games lost. Koshigaya A. will meet at home Kawasaki (#12) in the next round. Kawasaki will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Koshigaya A.: S.Kai 27+8reb+3ast, S.Matsuyama 17+1reb+5ast, D.Sekou 16+10reb+4ast, C.Anthony 15+3reb+5ast, T.Oba 5+2reb+3ast, N.Jordan 4+3reb+1ast
Kawasaki BT: R.Allen 25+10reb+5ast, E.Terry 16+11reb+6ast, I.Ryo 9+2ast, Y.Reoto 9+3reb+2ast, T.Shota 8+1reb+1ast, D.Ristic 8+4reb

Kyoto H. - Osaka E. 88-78

There was a minor upset when 9th ranked Evessa (22-35) lost to eleventh ranked Hannaryz (19-38) in Kyoto 78-88 on Saturday. Kyoto H. made 18-of-21 free shots (85.7 percent) during the game. Kyoto H. outrebounded Osaka E. 34-23 including 26 on the defensive glass. Kyoto H. looked well-organized offensively handing out 25 assists. Italian-American forward Angelo Caloiaro (203-1989, college: USF, agency: Pensack Sports) nailed 29 points, 6 rebounds, 6 assists and 4 steals (went 10 for 10 at the free throw line !!!) for the winning side and the former international swingman Takatoshi Furukawa (190-1987) accounted for 19 points. Furukawa is a former Eurobasket Summer League player, which is considered top international summer league in the market. Ukrainian center Volodymyr Gerun (208-1994, college: Portland) came up with a double-double by scoring 14 points, 11 rebounds and 4 assists and American Ryan Luther (206-1995, college: Arizona) added 19 points and 6 assists respectively for Osaka E. in the defeat. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Kyoto H. moved-up to ninth place, which they share with Koshigaya A. Loser Evessa keeps the ninth position with 35 games lost. They share it with Shiga L-Stars. Kyoto H. will meet at home Osaka E. (#9) in the next round. Osaka E. will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Kyoto H.: C.Angelo 29+6reb+6ast, F.Takatoshi 19+2reb+3ast, J.Charles 12+4reb+2ast, A.Ogawa 10+4reb+8ast, S.Maeda 7+5reb+2ast, H.Jordan 6+10reb+1ast
Osaka E.: R.Luther 19+3reb+6ast, M.Bonds 19+4reb+5ast, V.Gerun 14+11reb+4ast, R.Parks 10+5ast, G.Rei 5+1ast, U.Yoshiya 4

FE Nagoya - Nagasaki 73-83

B1 League top team - Velca (45-12) managed to deliver another win. This time they beat twelfth ranked Fighting Eagles (17-40) in Nagoya 83-73. Nagasaki forced 21 FE Nagoya turnovers. American Jarrell Brantley (201-1996, college: Charleston) stepped up and scored 23 points and 6 rebounds for the winners and his fellow American import Stanley Johnson (201-1996, college: Arizona) chipped in 19 points and 8 rebounds. Four Velca players scored in double figures. The best for the losing side was guard Ryuto Yasuoka (188-1995) with 20 points and American Jamorko Pickett (206-1997, college: Georgetown) scored 20 points. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Velca have a solid series of four victories in a row. Nagasaki maintains first place with 45-12 record. FE Nagoya lost fifth consecutive game. They dropped to the eleventh position with 40 games lost. They share it with Ibaraki R.. Nagasaki will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. FE Nagoya will play at home against the league's leader Nagasaki (#1) and hopes to get back on the winning track.
Top scorers:
Nagasaki: B.Jarrell 23+6reb+2ast, J.Stanley 19+8reb+1ast, L.Hyunjung 15+6reb+3ast, B.Yudai 14+3reb+2ast, M.Akil 4+6reb+1ast, Y.Hayato 4+1ast
FE Nagoya: J.Pickett 20+3reb+2ast, Y.Ryuto 20+4reb+3ast, A.Randall 9+7reb+6ast, N.Namizato 7+3reb+6ast, S.O'Mara 5+7reb, S.Takaya 4+2reb

Ryukyu GK - Saga B. 92-78

Everything went according to plan when fourth ranked Golden Kings (40-17) defeated 7th ranked Ballooners (30-27) in Okinawa 92-78 on Saturday. Ryukyu made 22-of-23 free shots (95.7 percent) during the game. Ryukyu outrebounded Saga B. 35-22 including 25 on the defensive glass. Ryukyu looked well-organized offensively handing out 25 assists. The former international guard Ryuichi Kishimoto (176-1990) nailed 21 points and 9 assists for the winning side and American power forward Jack Cooley (206-1991, college: Notre Dame, agency: Pensack Sports) accounted for 14 points and 10 rebounds. The former international forward Josh Harrellson (208-1989, college: Kentucky) came up with a double-double by scoring 13 points and 11 rebounds and Cuban guard Reynaldo Garcia (187-1990) added 13 points and 5 assists respectively for Saga B. in the defeat. Four Ryukyu and five Saga B. players scored in double figures. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Ryukyu moved-up to second place, which they share with Gunma CT. Loser Ballooners keeps the seventh position with 27 games lost. Ryukyu will meet at home Saga B. (#7) in the next round which should be theoretically an easy game. Saga B. will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Ryukyu GK: R.Kishimoto 21+2reb+9ast, D.Damyean 18+4reb+2ast, C.Jack 14+10reb+3ast, K.Alex 13+6reb+1ast, M.Waki 9+4reb+1ast, L.Victor 8+2reb+3ast
Saga B.: S.Taiki 15+1reb+4ast, D.Dudzinski 14+1reb+1ast, R.Garcia 13+3reb+5ast, J.Harrellson 13+11reb+1ast, T.Groves 10+3reb+2ast, A.Ryo 7+1reb+4ast

Sea Horses M. - San-en NP 87-67

There was no surprise when 5th ranked NeoPhoenix (34-23) was outleveled by third ranked SeaHorses (41-16) in Kariya 87-67 on Saturday. Sea Horses M. looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists. American forward Jake Layman (206-1994, college: Maryland) nailed 21 points and 5 rebounds for the winning side and his fellow American import power forward Davante Gardner (203-1991, college: Marquette) accounted for 11 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists. American-Nigerian swingman David Nwaba (195-1993, college: Cal Poly) came up with 28 points and 6 rebounds and American power forward Cameron Jackson (203-1996, college: Wofford, agency: Slash Sports) added 12 points and 6 rebounds respectively for San-en NP in the defeat. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. SeaHorses have an impressive series of six victories in a row. Sea Horses M. moved-up to second place, which they share with Nagoya DD. Loser NeoPhoenix keeps the fifth position with 23 games lost. Sea Horses M. will meet at home San-en NP (#5) in the next round. San-en NP will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Sea Horses M.: L.Jake 21+5reb+3ast, Y.Kubota 14+1reb+3ast, G.Davante 11+5reb+4ast, K.Thomas 10+2reb, S.Avi 8+2reb+1ast, I.Kosuke 7+2reb+3ast
San-en NP: D.Nwaba 28+6reb+2ast, C.Jackson 12+6reb+2ast, Y.Maten 10+4reb+2ast, W.Hayato 5+4reb+2ast, T.Kazuma 3+3reb+1ast, O.Sota 3+1reb+5ast

Sendai 89ers - Yokohama BC 100-94

The game between closely ranked teams ended with sixth ranked 89ers' (35-22) home victory over 7th ranked B-Corsairs (25-32) in Sendai 100-94 on Saturday. Sendai 89ers shot 62.5 percent from the field. Sendai 89ers had a 29-18 advantage in offensive rebounds. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 27 assists. American guard Jarrett Culver (198-1999, college: Texas Tech) nailed 37 points (!!!) and 7 assists for the winning side and Lebanese guard Sergio El Darwich (194-1996, college: Maine) accounted for 19 points, 6 rebounds and 8 assists. Estonian center Maik-Kalev Kotsar (210-1996, college: S.Carolina, agency: Slash Sports) came up with a double-double by scoring 25 points and 11 rebounds and the former international guard Seiya Ando (181-1992) added 21 points and 6 assists respectively for Yokohama BC in the defeat. Four Yokohama BC players scored in double figures. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Sendai 89ers moved-up to fifth place, which they share with Hokkaido L. Yokohama BC lost third consecutive game. They keep the seventh position with 32 games lost. Sendai 89ers will meet at home Yokohama BC (#7) in the next round. Yokohama BC will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Sendai 89ers: C.Jarrett 37+2reb+7ast, E.Sergio 19+6reb+8ast, T.Boubacar 15+16reb, S.Funyu 8+2reb+1ast, S.Yusei 6+4reb, O.Kazuma 5+1reb+4ast
Yokohama BC: M.Kotsar 25+11reb+1ast, S.Ando 21+3reb+6ast, D.Inglis 13+9reb+7ast, K.Ravena 10+1reb+4ast, K.King 10+1reb, S.Koya 9+3reb

Shimane SM - Ibaraki R. 79-88

There was a minor upset when 8th ranked Magic (26-31) lost to eleventh ranked Robots (17-40) in Shimane 79-88 on Saturday. Ibaraki R. looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists. American forward Robert Franks (205-1996, college: WSU) nailed 24 points and 5 assists for the winning side and his fellow American import Eric Jacobsen (208-1994, college: Arizona St.) accounted for 11 points and 9 rebounds. Five Robots players scored in double figures. American forward Coty Clarke (201-1992, college: Arkansas, agency: Slash Sports) came up with 24 points and 8 rebounds and Australian Nick Kay (206-1992, college: MSU Denver) added 16 points and 9 rebounds respectively for Shimane SM in the defeat. Ibaraki R. maintains eleventh place with 17-40 record, which they share with FE Nagoya. Loser Magic keeps the eighth position with 31 games lost. Ibaraki R. will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Shimane SM will play against Ibaraki R. (#11) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Ibaraki R.: F.Robert 24+4reb+5ast, A.Kento 17, S.Tim 13+8reb+1ast, J.Eric 11+9reb+3ast, N.Hasegawa 11+2reb+4ast, K.Hayate 8+3reb+3ast
Shimane SM: C.Clarke 24+8reb+1ast, N.Kay 16+9reb+2ast, U.Shunsuke 9+2ast, I.Fumiya 8+3reb+6ast, A.Shota 8+1reb+2ast, S.Anthony 6+2reb+1ast

Sunrockers Sh. - Chiba 79-69

The game between closely ranked teams ended with eighth ranked SunRockers' (24-33) home victory over 9th ranked Chiba (18-39) in Tokyo 79-69 on Saturday. Brazilian guard Didi Louzada (195-1999) nailed 24 points for the winning side and international forward Josh Hawkinson (208-1995, college: WSU) accounted for 13 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists. The former international guard Kotetsu Kurokawa (175-2001) came up with 12 points, 6 rebounds and 7 assists and American center Dererk Pardon (203-1996, college: Northwestern) added 10 points, 9 rebounds and 5 assists respectively for Chiba in the defeat. Four Chiba players scored in double figures. Sunrockers Sh. maintains eighth place with 24-33 record. Newly promoted Chiba dropped to the tenth position with 39 games lost. Sunrockers Sh. will again meet at home Chiba (#10) in the next round. Chiba will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Sunrockers Sh.: L.Didi 24+4reb+3ast, H.Josh 13+8reb+4ast, N.Reiya 13+3reb+1ast, L.Vendrame 8+3reb+3ast, W.Thomas 6+9reb+2ast, M.Yamauchi 6+1reb+1ast
Chiba: Y.Otsuka 18+1reb, K.Takaaki 16+1reb+1ast, K.Kotetsu 12+6reb+7ast, D.Pardon 10+9reb+5ast, O.Yuta 6+3reb+1ast, T.Porter 3+6reb+1ast

Toyama G. - Akita NH 82-72

There was a minor upset when their close opponent Happinets (10-47) lost to thirteenth ranked Grouses (15-42) in Toyama 72-82 on Saturday. Toyama G. made 16-of-18 free shots (88.9 percent) during the game. Australian forward Brock Motum (208-1990, college: WSU, agency: Slash Sports) nailed 21 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists for the winning side and point guard Yuzo Okada (180-1992) accounted for 18 points and 5 rebounds. New Zealand-German center Yannick Wetzell (206-1996, college: SDSU) came up with 15 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists and the former international point guard Yori Iwaya (183-2003) added 18 points respectively for Akita NH in the defeat. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Newly promoted Toyama G. maintains thirteenth place with 15-42 record which they share with defeated Akita NH. Akita NH lost fifth consecutive game. They keep the thirteenth position with 47 games lost. Toyama G. will meet at home Akita NH (#13) in the next round. Akita NH will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Toyama G.: M.Brock 21+6reb+4ast, Y.Okada 18+5reb+2ast, K.Trey 15+5reb+4ast, M.Yannis 10+9reb+3ast, W.Nyika 6+5reb, T.Mito 5+1reb+1ast
Akita NH: I.Yori 18+3reb+3ast, Y.Wetzell 15+6reb+5ast, T.Kanji 11+1reb+1ast, K.Pinder 11+8reb+2ast, N.Takuya 6+5reb+2ast, A.Chol 5+4reb+1ast