KOBE Paras bounced back with a 10-point performance for Altiri Chiba's 79-74 win over Ehime Orange Vikings on Saturday in the 2022-23 Japan B.League second division at Matsuyama Community Center.
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The Filipino high-flyer got the starting nod this time and shot 2-of-5 from distance to go with two rebounds and an assist to atone for his scoreless showing in Chiba's 93-90 escape a day prior.
Altiri have won their last five games to remain atop the standings with a 16-5 record.
Former PBA import Eugene Phelps produced 12 points, 14 boards, and four assists off the bench for Ehime in this second game of a back-to-back.
Jordan Heading also sizzled from deep, scoring all of his 12 points from distance in Nagasaki Velca's 77-70 triumph over Koshigaya Alphas at Nagasaki Prefectural Gymnasium.
The Fil-Aussie gunner also had four rebounds and three assists for the Velca's fifth straight victory to rise to 14-6.
Unfortunately, the same can't be said for Roosevelt Adams as his solid showing ended up in a 92-78 loss for Kagawa Five Arrows at the hands of Aomori Wat's at Marugame Civic Gymnasium.
The Fil-Am forward contributed 12 points and six rebounds off the bench as the Five Arrows lost back-to-back games and fall to 7-13.
Greg Slaughter went scoreless in two minutes of play for Rizing Zephyr Fukuoka in their 74-66 defeat to Saga Ballooners at Iizuka First Gymnasium.
Fukuoka have lost its last five outings to sink to 8-12.
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