Niigata Albirex BB stopped the losing streak at 15. He defeated Osaka Evessa 73-66 and scored a white star for the first time in 87 days since the match against Gunma on February 6. SG Endo Zen (23), who belonged to Osaka last season, scored 16 points and assisted 9 times. I was disappointed in the first match against “Old Nest”.

It was Endo’s layup that determined the victory. “I think my attack poses a threat to the other party.” With 27 seconds remaining in the 4th quarter (Q) of 70-66, I decided to dribble and shake off the opponent’s defense as the word says. He belonged to Osaka with an amateur contract at the end of last season and participated in 4 games. “I was greeted with warm applause when I entered (on this day),” he said, enjoying playing away without any discomfort.

Director Fujitaka Hiraoka (48) praised the players, saying, “I’m proud. C Tshilidzi Nepawe (32) was suspended and SF Rosco Allen (29) was out of shape due to poor physical condition. With 24 rebounds PF Jeff Ayres (35) as the axis, everyone jumped into the rebound while defending in the zone. And Endo, 19-scoring PG Yuhito Nomi (25) caught the ring accurately.

Only the final round of the Yokohama BC match at Aore Nagaoka will be left on the 7th and 8th, even though the difficult season will remain. “I want to deliver the win to all the fans.” Endo vowed to close with three consecutive victories, which he did not reach this season.