B.League: Nagoya’s win streak snapped as Parks limited
MANILA, Philippines – Bobby Ray Parks Jr and Nagoya’s three-match winning streak was halted by Mikawa after receiving an 87-93 loss in the Japan B.League on Wednesday at Dolphins’ Arena.
Parks was capped at just seven points and six rebounds as the Diamond Dolphins dropped to 24-11.
Dwight Ramos also had trouble getting off the field, shooting 3/10 as Toyama Grouses succumbed to the Shinshu Brave Warriors, 71-78, at the White Ring Arena.
Ramos had seven points, four rebounds and two assists in Toyama’s fifth straight loss to drop to 16-27. Meanwhile, the Brave Warriors finished the three-boarder to improve to 20-22 as Matthew Aquino finished goalless in one minute and 48 seconds of play.
Kobe Paras also failed to score in Niigata Albirex BB’s 62-77 loss to Shimane Susanoo Magic at City Hall Plaza Aore Nagaoka.
Paras missed all four of his shots as Niigata reduced his seventh straight loss to a record 5-36.
Javi Gomez de Liano was the only Filipino player to win today as Ibaraki Robots recorded a fifth straight win, beating Levanga Hokkaido, 94-82, at Hokkai Kitayell.
Gomez de Liano had two points, an assist and a steal in nine minutes as Ibaraki improved to 12-28.
Meanwhile, the Shiga Lakestars (10-27) had their 10th consecutive loss to Osaka Evessa’s lead, 78-84, as Kiefer Ravena was suspended for one game for two unsportsmanlike fouls at Ukaruchan Arena.
Thirdy Ravena and San-En NeoPhoenix’s match against Hiroshima Dragonfly has been postponed due to COVID-19 protocol.
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