RAY Parks' dreams of becoming the third Filipino to win a title in the Japan B.League ended up in disappointment on Monday.
Parks' Nagoya Diamond Dolphins fell to the Hiroshima Dragonflies, 79-73, in Game Three of their semifinal clash on Monday at Dolphins Arena.
But the Pinoy guard didn't go down without a fight, unloading 20 points, three rebounds, three assists, and one steal for the Western Conference Champions.
Unfortunately, usual contributors like Takumi Saito and Scott Eatherton were checked in this contest, combining for only 17 points and 11 boards.
Dwayne Evans led Hiroshima to the B1 Finals after a 28-point, 7-rebound, and 6-assist performance in the clincher.
It was a tough end to Nagoya's season after losing Game One, 79-75, on Saturday before bouncing back with an 84-77 Game Two win.
Parks was hoping to follow the footsteps of kababayans Carl Tamayo, who won a ring with Ryukyu Golden Kings last year, and Kiefer Ravena, who helped Shiga Lakes claim the B2 crown this season, as Pinoy imports who achieved glory abroad.
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