The Shiga Lakestars thoroughly dominated the second quarter on Sunday against the San-en NeoPhoenix, outscoring the visitors 21-7 in that 10-minute span.
That played a pivotal role in the Lakestars' 83-67 victory over the NeoPhoenix in Otsu, Shiga Prefecture.
Shiga (19-18) extended its winning streak to three and triumphed for the eighth time in 10 games.