■101st Emperor’s Cup All-Japan Basketball Championship Semi-Finals (10th, Yoyogi National Stadium First Gymnasium) Two semi-final games of the All-Japan Basketball Championship were held, with Alvark Tokyo defeating Sanen Neo Phoenix in a fierce battle to advance to the finals for the second consecutive tournament. Sanen, who had a chance to advance to the finals for the first time, disappeared in the semifinals. Also, the Utsunomiya Brex, who defeated the Chiba Jets in the quarterfinals, were trailing Seahorse Mikawa at 25-36 in the first half. Although they showed an onslaught of 23 points in the third quarter, they were unable to make a comeback and fell short of advancing to the finals for the first time in two tournaments. Seahorse Mikawa won, advancing to the finals for the first time in eight tournaments. *The photo shows Alvark Tokyo and Umi Teves[Semi-final results]Alvark Tokyo 80-75 Sanen Neo Phoenix Seahorse Mikawa 71-53 Utsunomiya Brex[Finals Monday, January 12th]Alvark Tokyo – Seahorse Mikawa
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