It's been a rough start this season for the Shimane Susanoo Magic.
After three straight playoff-qualifying seasons, the Magic fell to 0-5 on Saturday, losing 68-50 to the visiting Kyoto Hannaryz in Unnan, Shimane Prefecture.
Shimane shot 17-for-59 from the field in the low-scoring game, including 14-for-48 from inside the 3-point arc. Thomas Kennedy, a key offseason acquisition, was 4-for-16 from the field in an 11-point outing. Shawn Malloy also scored 11 points to lead the hosts. Tatsuhiro Yokoo added 10 points for the fourth-year franchise and Koki Yabuuchi had eight. (Former Shimane star Michael Parker, meanwhile, had 17 points, 10 rebound, seven steals and three blocks on Saturday for the NBL's Wakayama Trians in a 13-point win over the Mitsubishi Diamond Dolphins.)