Levanga Hokkaido, 8th in the B-League 1st division eastern district, lost to Ibaraki Robots, which is the lowest in the league, 69-77. It was reversed in the final 4th quarter (Q), which was led by 3 points, and the flow could not be pulled back.

Five races in nine days from the league match against Kawasaki on the 23rd. Director Kenichi Sako (51) recalled on the hard schedule that accompanied the expedition, “There was a player who was tired and couldn’t move. I felt exhausted in the 4th quarter. I received a little during the match.”

The points were mass-produced by the players who once played in Hokkaido. Asahi Tajima (33) from Obihiro City, who was enrolled in 8 seasons until last season, scored 16 points including 3 3-point shots, and Marc Trasolini, who was enrolled in 3 seasons until 20 years, scored 22 points in total, including 4 3-point shots. .. Captain Ryoma Hashimoto (33) said, “I let my opponent play well. In the game, I have to sharpen my sense of smell to prevent such things.”

The All Japan Championship has ended, but the league match has just begun. On the 6th, Obihiro will have two consecutive battles (against Utsunomiya). “Some players had negative emotions on the court. I want to refresh once and prepare for the league,” said Sako. Switch your feelings and try again.[Kosuke Nagano]

◆ Tajima of Ibaraki, who scored the most 16 points for Japanese against the old nest It was the first time in half a year, but I didn’t feel it after a long time. The support of Hokkaido fans helped me yesterday and today.