Ed Odeven
STAFF WRITER
Chalk up a major victory for the Hamamatsu Higashimikawa Phoenix's front office. The Eastern Conference power improved to 5-0 since versatile forward Lawrence Blackledge joined the team.
The former Osaka Evessa standout had a major hand in the Phoenix's 79-62 victory over the host Shimane Susanoo Magic on Saturday, finishing with 23 points, 10 rebounds, four blocked shots and three steals.