The Osaka Evessa survived a big test on Sunday.
After being outscored 27-14 in the fourth quarter by the visiting Ryukyu Golden Kings, the series opener extended to an overtime period.
Ryukyu's Ryuichi Kishimoto made that happen by nailing a 3-pointer with 3 seconds to go in the fourth. That tied it at 75-75. But the Evessa found a way to outplay the visitors in the bonus period, hanging on for a 90-85 victory.