Michael Parker handled the heavy-duty offensive workload, scoring 44 points, and teammate Tsuyoshi Kawazura reminded us that quality is just as important as quantity in sports.
Together, the Rizing Fukuoka teammates played pivotal roles in their team's 96-93 overtime victory over the Shiga Lakestars on Sunday in the bj-league.
Kawazura converted two free throws with 1:34 remaining in overtime. The first shot shattered a 90-90 tie, and the second one gave Fukuoka a lead it would not relinquish.