Ray Parks Jr. and the Osaka Evessa pick up a nice win to start their final push towards the B.LEAGUE playoffs.
ay Parks Jr. and Osaka picked up a big victory as the Japan B.LEAGUE’s wildcard race takes shape.
The Evessa dominated the Shiga Lakes Wednesday, taking the 107-81 win.
Parks Jr. was one of three Osaka players with at least 20, firing 25 points built on four triples. He also had five rebounds and four assists.
With the win, Osaka is 21-19, still ways away from a playoff spot but not quite out yet.
The Evessa will have two ways to enter, by finishing in the top-2 in the Western Conference or being a top-2 wildcard team.
Currently, Osaka is third in the West chasing the Shimane Susanoo Magic, and the team’s record is only good for 5th in the wildcard rankings.