The Kawasaki Brave Thunders didn't help their cause at the free-throw line during portions of Friday's series opener against the Toyama Grouses.

But it came down to free throws in the final minute, and center Nick Fazekas nailed 3 of 4 down the stretch as the Brave Thunders defeated the Grouses 74-72 at Todoroki Arena.

Toyama's Naoki Uto missed a 3-point shot with 1 second remaining.