FILE–SanEn NeoPhoenix’s Thirdy Ravena.–Photo from B.League
MANILA, Philippines—Thirdy Ravena proved his mettle anew as he fueled San-En to a dominant 103-80 win over Toyama in the Japan B.League at Toyohashi City Gymnasium on Sunday.
Ravena turned in a stellar performance to the tune of 18 points, seven assists, five rebounds and four steals to help the Neophoenix keep hold of the top seed in the central division with a 46-12 record.
David Dudzinski also helped San-En’s cause with 24 points and seven rebounds for the win.
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Over at the Grouses side, former PBA imports Quincy Miller and Johnathan Williams III spearheaded the offense with 23 and 14 points, respectively.
Kyoto Hannaryz, meanwhile, outlasted Fighting Eagles Nagoya at Nagoyashi Inae Sports Center with contributions from Matthew Wright.
In 31 minutes of action, the former Phoenix Fuel Master dropped seven points and two rebounds to help Hannaryz improve to 17-41.
However, it was Yuta Okada who made the most for Kyoto with 24 points and seven assists to match.
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Ray Parks Jr. also had a victorious Sunday as the Nagoya Diamond Dolphins zoomed past the Ryukyu Golden Kings with an 86-79 win at Dolphins Arena.
In a successful quest to help Nagoya improve to a 39-19 card, Parks Jr. made the most of his 22 minutes of action with six points, five rebounds and two assists.
Scott Eatherton was the Diamond Dolphins’ star attraction with a huge double-double for 24 points and 10 rebounds.
RJ Abarrientos kept up the trend of Filipino imports winning as he made contributions in Shinshu’s 83-56 dub over Yokohama B-Corsairs at White Ring.
Abarrientos dropped five points, four assists and three rebounds to help the Brave Warriors notch only its tenth win after 58 outings.
However, Kai Sotto absorbing the defeat on the other end.
With only 11 points and four rebounds recorded, Sotto failed to fuel Yokohama to the win as they crashed to a 23-35 card.