ALLEN Durham came up big for Niigata Albirex BB, helping the team stop San-En NeoPhoenix's three-game win run with an 86-79 victory in the 2020-21 B.League on Sunday at Toyohashi City General Gymnasium.
The three-time PBA Best Import sealed the deal for the visitors by scoring four of the last seven points to stave off a late rally from the home team. He finished with 17 points and 11 rebounds as Niigata ended a six-game losing skid.
Stevan Jelovac led the NeoPhoenix with 24 points on 4-of-7 shooting from threes, to go with nine rebounds and a steal, while Nenad Miljenovic added 10 points, three dimes, and two boards.
San-En coach Branislav Vicentic sat out American import Kyle Hunt for the game.
Thirdy Ravena once again came off the bench and tallied 10 points on 2-of-4 shooting from downtown, on top of four rebounds and one assist in the loss - San-En's 18th against five victories.
Hayato Kawashima also saw his solid 10-point, 8-assist game go down the drain for San-En.
The NeoPhoenix faded away from a 71-all deadlock as Allen triggered a 6-0 blast to erect a 77-71 lead for Albirex BB with 3:36 left.
The NeoPhoenix finish the year on the road when they take on Akita Northern Happinets (14-9) at CNA Arena Akita next weekend.
Jason Washburn paced the Albirex BB (now 7-16 win-loss) with 22 points, seven rebounds, and four assists, while Rosco Allen had 21 points, nine boards, and three dimes.
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