San-En absorbs another loss as Thirdy struggles

FILE — SanEn NeoPhoenix. SAN EN PHOTO

MANILA, Philippines—San-En absorbed a second straight loss upon Thirdy Ravena’s return after Kawasaki blasted NeoPhoenix 103-74 in the Japanese B.League at Toyohashi City General Gymnasium.

This was Ravena’s first home game since suffering a fractured right index finger in January and he still struggled offensively, putting up four points, on 2-of-10 shooting, with three rebounds, and two steals.

The NeoPhoenix, which is at the bottom rung of the standings, dropped their fifth straight game in the process.

【4/3 #Bリーグ 第31節 GAME1】

FINAL 74-103

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気持ちを切り替え、明日の試合に再度全員で臨みたいと思います。
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Pablo Aguilar led the Brave Thunders with 23 points and grabbed eight boards while Yuma Fujii added 18 points and seven assists.

Jordan Heath tallied a double-double of 17 points and 11 rebounds while also swatting away five blocked shots as Kawasaki improved to 34-15.

Kyle Hunt led San-En with 18 points while Stevan Jelovac added 15 points and 12 boards as the NeoPhoenix dropped to 11-39.