Pawns and kings can both make key moves in chess. Similarly, centers and guards can be just as important for a basketball team.
The Tokyo Cinq Reves provided a classic example in their 88-81 victory over the Shiga Lakestars on Sunday.
Guard Yuji Ide buried 7 of 12 3-point shots en route to a game-high 30 points and 208-cm big man Anthony Stover, a UCLA product, used his size and strength to put his stamp on the game, finishing with nine points, 12 rebounds (matching his season high) and a season-best eight blocked shots in Yasu, Shiga Prefecture.