B3 League Round 2 of Semi-Finals. Tachikawa enter Finals

Tachikawa - Tokyo Utd 93-85

Dice outrebounded United 45-33 including 31 on the defensive glass. Dice players were unselfish on offense dishing 24 assists. Lithuanian power forward Rokas Gustys (206-1994, college: Hofstra) had a double-double by scoring 20 points, 17 rebounds and 6 assists to lead the charge for the winners and guard Yuto Makanae (186-2001) chipped in 28 points during the contest. American forward Jordan Faison (201-1994, college: CPP) responded with 19 points, 8 rebounds and 5 assists and Australian forward Rhys Vague (206-1996) scored 9 points and 10 rebounds. 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.
Top scorers:
Tachikawa: Y.Makanae 28+3reb+2ast, R.Gustys 20+17reb+6ast, P.LJ 18+6reb+6ast, J.Machii 14+2reb+6ast, F.Sato 6+1reb, S.Osaki 3
Tokyo Utd: J.Faison 19+8reb+5ast, T.Shinnosuke 17+2reb, K.Stockman Jr. 14+4ast, K.Ren 11+3reb+4ast, R.Vague 9+10reb+1ast, H.Higashi 7+3reb+4ast

Kagawa FA - Niigata A. 75-80

Albirex shot 25 for 34 from the free-throw line, while Five Arrows only scored seven points from the stripe. 29 personal fouls committed by Five Arrows helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. American forward BJ Mack (203-2000, college: S.Carolina) orchestrated the victory by scoring 17 points and 8 rebounds. Center Mutombo Jean-Pierre (206-2002) contributed with a double-double by scoring 12 points, 13 rebounds and 4 blocks for the winners. Four Albirex players scored in double figures. American forward Alex Davis (206-1992, college: Fresno St., agency: Diamond Sports) replied with 16 points, 8 rebounds and 4 blocks and center Patrick Kalonji (206-1999) added 12 points and 11 rebounds in the effort for Five Arrows. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game.
Top scorers:
Niigata A.: M.BJ 17+8reb+2ast, A.Hamada 12+2reb+3ast, M.Jean-Pierre 12+13reb+1ast, A.Higuchi 10+6reb+1ast, T.Hasegawa 8+3reb+2ast, M.Nagao 7+2reb+3ast
Kagawa FA: A.Davis 16+8reb, K.Patrick 12+11reb+1ast, J.Lampkin 9+7reb+2ast, I.Hajime 7+4reb+2ast, K.Takumi 7+3ast, T.Ikumi 6+1reb