As a scorer, Naoya Kumagae is having his best stretch of the season.
Kumagae scored a game-high and season-best 26 points in the Osaka Evessa's 76-71 victory over the visiting Shiga Lakestars on Saturday.
He had 16 points last Sunday versus the Tochigi Brex, then put 19 on the board against the Ryukyu Golden Kings. In both games, Kumagae knocked down four 3-pointers.