Nagasaki’s winning streak ends at 11
On December 24th, Christmas Eve, 13 games of Round 16 of B1 were held to mark the Christmas Eve.
Kawasaki Brave Thunders, ranked 11th in the East Region, will play away against Ryukyu Golden Kings, ranked 4th in the West Region. At Okinawa Suntory Arena, which boasts one of the best home court advantages in the league,Ryuusei ShinoyamaHe was active with 25 points (5/6 successful 3-point shots) and 13 assists. He led the team with his performance, breaking the B League career high for assists at the age of 37, and contributed to the 96-90 victory.
It was a showdown between the top teams in the West region.Shimane Susanoo Magic vs. Nagasaki Veruca was a high-scoring game with both teams having strong offenses. Shimane isNick Kayhad 34 points and 4 assists.Yudai OkadaWith 26 points (6/9 successful 3-point shots) and 7 assists, both aces did their job well, and he remained a trainee in Nagasaki until November.Shunsuke Uedashowed great performance and overcame the onslaught of Nagasaki to win 101-93. This ended Nagasaki’s streak of 11 wins, which led them in the West Region.
In the East region, Gunma Crane Sanders lost to Kyoto Hannary’s, and Alvark Tokyo won against Fighting Eagles Nagoya, so A Tokyo is tied with Gunma in winning percentage. Kyoto escaped from last place in the West Region with one valuable win. Sanen Neo Phoenix, who won against Toyama Grouses, moved up from 11th to 8th place.
■December 24th
Hokkaido 90-79 Akita
Ibaraki 81-71 A Chiba
Utsunomiya 91-78 SR Shibuya
Koshigaya 90-83 Sendai
Yokohama BC 81-106 Chiba J
Toyama 77-110 Sanen
Mikawa 80-70 Osaka
Nagoya D 75-86 Saga
Kyoto 67-64 Gunma
Shimane 101-93 Nagasaki
Hiroshima 105-90 Shiga
Ryukyu 90-96 Kawasaki
◆Eastern area
1st place: Chiba J (22 wins, 4 losses)
9th place: A Chiba (9 wins, 17 losses)
◆Western area
2nd place: Nagoya D (20 wins, 6 losses)
3rd place: Mikawa (19 wins, 7 losses)
8th place: Sanyuan (11 wins, 15 losses)
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