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BASKETBALL

Jets, Hannaryz, Brex, Alvark reach Emperor's Cup semifinals

Kawasaki's Shane Edwards (center) and Chiba's Gavin Edwards (no relation) vie for a rebound in an Emperor's Cup men's quarterfinal match on Thursday at Saitama Super Arena. The Jets defeated the Brave Thunders 66-63. | KYODO

Kawasaki's Shane Edwards (center) and Chiba's Gavin Edwards (no relation) vie for a rebound in an Emperor's Cup men's quarterfinal match on Thursday at Saitama Super Arena. The Jets defeated the Brave Thunders 66-63. | KYODO

By Ed Odeven
Staff Writer

Jan 10, 2019

Four B. League teams advanced to the Emperor's Cup semifinals after posting victories on Thursday at Saitama Super Arena.

The two-time defending champion Chiba Jets Funabashi, Kyoto Hannaryz, Tochigi Brex and Alvark Tokyo remain in the hunt for the title.

Jets 66, Brave Thunders 63