FILIPINO players hardly needed to make an impact as their respective teams earned victories Sunday in the Japan B.League.
Dwight Ramos shot only 2-of-9 from the field for his six points to go five rebounds, and two assists, but the Toyama Grouses once again got the better of the Hiroshima Dragonflies, 89-75, at Toyama City Gymnasium.
Brice Johnson starred for the home team with 19 points, 12 boards, two assists, and two steals, while former TNT import Joshua Smith bullied his way to 18 points and 13 rebounds as the Grouses swept the two-game homestand after an 85-68 rout a day prior.
That allowed Toyama to win back-to-back games and improve to 13-19, while sending Hiroshima to its third straight loss and down to an 18-13 card.
The Grouses now turn their attention to Shimane Susanoo Magic as they continue this homestand on Wednesday.
Nick Mayo paced the Dragonflies with 16 points, four assists, and two rebounds in the loss.
Matthew Aquino, meanwhile, wasn't deployed in Shinshu Brave Warriors' 87-83 escape against Osaka Evessa at White Ring Arena.
Wayne Marshall led the hosts with 21 points, six rebounds, three assists, and two blocks, while Anthony McHenry came off the bench with his 15 points and four boards to rise to a 14-17 slate.
The Brave Warriors make a quick pivot this Wednesday when they visit the Nagoya Diamond Dolphins at Dolphin's Arena.
DJ Newbill carried Osaka (13-18) with 21 points, five assists, and three rebounds in the defeat.
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