After consecutive defeats to the rival Kyoto Hannaryz on Feb. 20 and 21, the Shiga Lakestars have quietly strung together an eight-game winning streak.
The Lakestars recorded their latest victory, a 77-67 decision against the Bambitious Nara, on Sunday in Moriyama, Shiga Prefecture.
Veteran sharpshooter Yu Okada drained six 3-pointers in a 22-point, six-assist performance and Julian Mavunga had 20 points and nine rebounds for Shiga (30-12). Ryota Kobayashi contributed 10 points and five assists and former league MVP Jeff Parmer added nine points and six assists.