Nagoya Diamond Dolphins VS Niigata Albirex BB

Recap

No shocking result in a game when third ranked Nagoya Diamond Dolphins (17-6) outleveled at home 8th ranked Niigata Albirex (3-20) 104-66 on Sunday. Nagoya DD forced 19 Niigata A. turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 28 assists. The best player for the winners was American power forward Scott Eatherton who scored 26 points and 5 rebounds (on 8-of-10 shooting from the field). His fellow American import forward Coty Clarke chipped in 22 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists. Nagoya Diamond Dolphin’s coach Shawn Dennis felt very confident that he used 11 players saving starting five for next games. Jamaican center Kofi Cockburn produced a double-double by scoring 19 points and 20 rebounds and American forward Steven Green added 18 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists respectively for the guests. Nagoya Diamond Dolphins maintains third place with 17-6 record having just three point less than leader Ryukyu Golden Knights, which they share with Shimane Susanoo-Magic. Niigata Albirex lost their fourth game in a row. They keep the eighth position with 20 games lost. Nagoya Diamond Dolphins will meet San-en Neo Phoenix (#5) in the next round. Niigata Albirex will play against Toyama Grouses and it may be a tough game between close rivals.