The Kawasaki Brave Thunders jumped out to a big lead in the second and third quarters, then held off the pesky Chiba Jets Funabashi down the stretch on Friday.
The Brave Thunders recorded an 87-80 victory over their East Division rival at Todoroki Arena.
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Osaka Evessa,
Iwate Big Bulls,
Nick Fazekas,
Naoto Tsuji,
Gyno Pomare,
Josh Davis,
Gavin Edwards,
Ryusei Shinoyama,
Kawasaki Brave Thunders,
Chiba Jets Funabashi,
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