The bj-league couldn't have asked for a more exciting beginning to its inaugural season.

News photoThe Tokyo Apache stand during the Opening Ceremony of Saturday's inaugural bj-league game. The Apache defeated the Niigata Albirex 93-90 in overtime for the win.

After an opening ceremony of beating "taiko" drums and a first half of beating the Niigata Albirex in a similar fashion, the Tokyo Apache held on and persevered, winning 93-90 in overtime Saturday at Ariake Colosseum.