Ray Parks Jr. led a second-half surge as the Osaka Evessa stopped the Shiga Lakes on the road to open the 2024-25 B.LEAGUE season.
Ray Parks Jr. delivered an impactful performance in his Osaka Evessa debut, helping his team secure a commanding 88-73 victory over the Shiga Lakes in their 2024-25 B.LEAGUE season opener on Saturday, October 5.
Parks Jr. played a crucial role in Osaka’s dominant third-quarter run, setting the tone for the finish in favor of the Evessa.
After a competitive first half, Osaka flipped the switch in the third quarter, outscoring Shiga 30-10.
Parks Jr. came alive during this stretch, scoring 11 of his 14 points to ignite a decisive rally that left Shiga reeling.
The explosive third-quarter push not only swung the momentum but also gave Osaka a comfortable lead the team maintained until the final buzzer.
Osaka’s balanced offense was led by Matt Bonds, who posted a team-high 16 points while also grabbing eight rebounds.
Parks Jr. complemented Bonds’ efforts with his 14 points, four rebounds, and three assists.
On the other side, Shiga’s Markeith Cummings matched Bonds’ 16 points, but it wasn’t enough to overcome Osaka’s dominance after halftime.
The Lakes are returning to B1 after earning promotion with a B2 championship last season.
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