Recap
The most crucial game of the last round was a loss of Alvark Tokyo (3-3) at the home court. Hosts were edged by Gunma Crane Thunders (4-2) 84-82. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Alvark Tokyo. It was a key game for the top position in the league. Gunma Crane Thunders players were unselfish on offense dishing 24 assists. It was a good game for American guard Trey Jones who led his team to a victory with 20 points and 6 assists. Naturalized American forward Michael Parker contributed with a double-double by scoring 13 points and 11 rebounds for the winners. Five Gunma Crane Thunders players scored in double figures. American guard Justin Cobbs replied with 24 points and international forward Ryan Rossiter added 5 points, 13 rebounds and 4 assists in the effort for Alvark Tokyo. Both coaches tested many bench players in such tough game. Gunma Crane Thunders keeps a position of league leader, which they share with 5 other teams. Alvark Tokyo at the other side dropped to the third place with three games lost. They share the position with 4 other teams. Gunma Crane Thunders will play against Toyama Grouses (#8) at home in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Alvark Tokyo will play against Tochigi Brex (#5) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
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84 |
Final |
82 |
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1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
| Crane Thunders |
22 |
9 |
26 |
27 |
| Alvark |
21 |
22 |
21 |
18 |
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| TOP PERFORMERS |
| 23:50 |
MINS |
30:47 |
| 20 |
POINTS |
24 |
| 3 |
D.REB |
0 |
| 0 |
O.REB |
0 |
| 3 |
T.REB |
0 |
| 6 |
ASSISTS |
3 |
| 2 |
STEALS |
1 |
| 0 |
BLOCKS |
0 |
| 50% (2/4) |
3FGP |
100% (3/3) |
| 50% (5/10) |
2FGP |
54.5% (6/11) |
| 80% (4/5) |
FTP |
100% (3/3) |
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TREY JONES
Height: 198 cm / 6’6″
Position: G
Born: Aug 30, 1990
Weight: 100 kg / 220 lbs
Team: Gunma Crane Thunders (2020-21) |
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JUSTIN COBBS
Height: 191 cm / 6’3″
Position: G
Born: Mar 16, 1991
Weight: 86 kg / 189 lbs
Team: Alvark Tokyo (2019-22) |
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