Dwight Ramos and Levanga Hokkaido host AJ Edu and the Nagasaki Velca in B.LEAGUE action.
Levanga Hokkaido will host Nagasaki Velca in an inter-conference clash in the 2024-25 B.LEAGUE season at Yotsuba Arena Tokachi.
Both teams are looking to build momentum after contrasting starts to their campaigns, with Hokkaido aiming to bounce back from a winless opening weekend and Nagasaki looking to build on their first win of the season.
Hokkaido enters the series with an 0-2 record, having endured a tough road trip against Shimane Susanoo Magic.
Star player Dwight Ramos was relatively quiet in the first game, scoring just nine points. However, he came alive in the second game, tallying 18 points before exiting in the third quarter with an apparent injury.
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Hokkaido has yet to provide an update on Ramos' condition, and his availability for the series could be a major factor in their chances of securing their first win.
If Ramos can’t go, Hokkaido will need other players to step up and take charge, especially as Dwight emerged as the team’s leading scorer from the first weekend of games.
Nagasaki, on the other hand, comes into this matchup with a 1-1 record, having split its home series against Sunrockers Shibuya.
AJ Edu, returning from an injury-shortened season, started both games for the Velca and contributed in their first victory, marking Edu’s first win in the B.LEAGUE.
Nagasaki will look to Edu to anchor their defense and contribute on both ends of the floor.
The Velca will also hope to capitalize on any absence or limitation from Ramos and build on their solid start to the season.
The games are set for October 12 and 13.
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