Takatoshi Furukawa scored 11 of his team-high 18 points in the second half and four teammates also reached double figures in points as the Ryukyu Golden Kings outplayed the host SeaHorses Mikawa, winning 82-70 on Saturday afternoon.
In a potential preview of this year's B. League Championship final, the West Division-leading Golden Kings (41-13), who led 38-36 at halftime, outscored the hosts 28-19 in the third quarter in Okazaki, Aichi Prefecture.
Rookie forward Hassan Martin added 17 points, 10 rebounds and four blocks for Ryukyu. Ryuichi Kishimoto and Naoki Tashiro poured in 15 points apiece, with Kishimoto, who sank 4 of 8 3s, dishing out six assists.