On a five-game double-digit scoring streak, Ray Parks and the Osaka Evessa battle fellow skidding team Koshigaya Alphas--minus Kai Sotto.
After a tough winless weekend against the league leaders San-en NeoPhoenix, Ray Parks Jr. and Osaka Evessa are determined to snap their two-game losing skid by battling the Koshigaya Alphas in the 2024-25 Japan B.League season.
Parks remains a consistent force for Osaka, riding a five-game double-digit scoring streak. Despite their 2-3 record in that stretch, the Filipino star continued to put up a decent offensive showing.
The 31-year-old lefty logged 12 and 18 points in their recent losses to against the surging NeoPhoenix squad.
This matchup would have marked another anticipated clash between Parks and fellow Asian Quota player Kai Sotto, but the Koshigaya Alphas big man is out for the season due to an ACL injury.
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Despite missing the showdown, Parks remained focused on steering Osaka forward, with the team currently tied with the Hiroshima Dragonflies at 17-18 in the Western Conference standings.
Koshigaya is looking to snap a three-game skid after winning three straight. The Alphas are among the three bottom teams in the East.
(With reports from Pao Ambat)
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