After the win, Saitama Broncos general manager Toshihiko Narita seemed on the verge of tears, his face red with excitement.
But it should be no surprise. It meant so much more to him and the Broncos, rather than just the team's first victory in the bj-league.
"We were fortunate to be able to finally show our game," Narita said after the 70-63 victory over the Niigata Albirex at their home opener at Tokorozawa Municipal Gymnasium on Saturday.