The Kawasaki Brave Thunders desperately needed this man to make a championship run — Naoto Tsuji.
Tsuji returned to the court for the first time in an official B. League game on Wednesday since suffering a dislocated left shoulder in a Nov. 23 contest against the Tochigi Brex at Todoroki Arena.
"I think I was able to play with composure today," said Tsuji, who scored 12 points, including 3-for-7 3-point shooting, in nearly 17 minutes of playing time after the 87-67 win over the Toyama Grouses at home.