After a bye last week, the energized Takamatsu Five Arrows revved up their high-octane offense on Saturday in Shikoku, picking up a 100-86 victory over the Toyama Grouses.

Gordon James led the way with 21 points and 16 rebounds for the Five Arrows, who improved to 9-4 and solidified their second-place spot in the bj-league's Western Conference.

Rasheed Sparks (16 points, eight rebounds, seven assists), Matt Garrison (14 points) and Yu Okada (12 points, 10 assists) also played pivotal roles for the victorious hosts.