Chiba Jets Funabashi power forward Gavin Edwards made a big impact at both ends of the floor in Saturday's series opener in Osaka.
The former University of Connecticut player contributed 18 points, 12 rebounds and a season-high six blocks in the Jets' 80-69 victory over the Evessa.
Yuki Togashi had 20 points and Josh Duncan supplied 15 as Chiba improved to 7-2.