HANNO, Saitama Pref. — Every season must begin with a game. But few games can create as much intrigue as the one that took place on Monday in this small city beautified by lush green mountains.
Here's what you need to know: The Tokyo Apache returned to Japan's capital city on Monday evening after their first game of the Bob Hill era, a 68-58 win over the Saitama Broncos.
In a game filled with plenty of highlights and sloppy play — as expected in the exhibition opener — fans got a quick glimpse of what to expect from both teams this season.