With the biggest of stakes on the line, the Chiba Jets Funabashi and Alvark Tokyo renew their rivalry on Saturday afternoon.
The site: Yokohama Arena. The occasion: the B. League Championship final. Tipoff is set for 2:05 p.m. as Jets bench boss Atsushi Ono and Alvark head coach Luka Pavicevic match wits on the hardwood.
Little separated the two East Division powerhouses during the regular season — two victories to be precise. The Jets went 46-14 to claim the title; the Alvark won 44 of 60.