The Osaka Evessa pulled away from the Ryukyu Golden Kings in the second half on Saturday en route to a runaway victory over their former fierce bj-league rival.
In the Evessa's 96-57 triumph in Ginowan, Okinawa Prefecture, big man Xavier Gibson, a Florida State alum, poured in 30 points for the visitors. Josh Harrellson chipped in with 16 points, 16 rebounds and four assists.
The Evessa, who are guided by former Ryukyu coach Dai Oketani, outscored the Golden Kings 49-22 in the second half, riding the momentum of a 21-point third quarter, when the hosts put 12 points on the board, into the final stanza.