The Japan and Korea boys continued to strut their stuff at Japan's B.League and Korean Basketball League over the weekend.
Here’s a quick recap of what transpired:
Ray Parks solid in Nagoya's win
On Saturday, Bobby Ray Parks Jr. played a key role in the Nagoya Diamond Dolphins' 104-96 overtime victory against the Shinshu Brave Warriors in the 2022-23 B.League season.
Parks contributed a double-double of 20 points and 13 rebounds to the win, which marked the team's sixth consecutive victory.
Wright helps Kyoto get back on track
Matthew Wright, meanwhile, helped the Kyoto Hannaryz secure an 80-76 victory over the Yokohama B-Corsairs.
Wright finished with 15 points and 3 assists as Kyoto’s ended its losing streak.
Ramos plays well in loss
Dwight Ramos had his best game back since returning from his ankle injury.
Ramos finished with 13 points, 2 rebounds, and 4 assists in Levanga Hokkaido’s loss to the Kawasaki Brave Thunders, 98-76.
Ravena brothers struggle
Kiefer Ravena struggled to get it going as he finished with only 5 points in the Shiga Lakes’ 16th consecutive loss.
Thirdy Ravena likewise saw his numbers below his averages, only scoring 6 points in San-En NeoPhoenix’s 64-71 loss to the Shimane Susanoo Magic.
SJ plays heavy minutes in 3OT loss
In South Korea, SJ Belangel had a strong outing for Daegu Korea Gas Corporation Pegasus as he tallied 22 points, 5 assists, and 4 rebounds. Belangel and his team, however, fell short against the Seoul SK Knights in a 118-116 triple overtime loss.
Rhenz Abando, another Filipino import in the Korean Basketball League, continued to sit out for Anyang due to colds.
36ers try to end skid, close season on good note
Even with their playoff chances all but gone now, Kai Sotto and the rest of the Adelaide 36ers will try to end their five-game losing streak in Australia's National Basketball League. They face the surging Cairns Taipans tomorrow.