Experience is the best teacher.
A reminder of that came on Sunday, when the Toyama Grouses clinically dispatched the visiting Bambitious Nara, 78-66, to complete a series sweep.
The Grouses feature several smart veteran players, and that experience paid off, which was especially evident on defense. Five Toyama players had at least one blocked shot and the team rejected eight in all. (Coach Bob Nash's club blocked 15 shots in the series.)