Robert Dozier delivers double-double performance as NeoPhoenix outplay Lakestars
Robert Dozier's 20-point, 13-rebound performance helped lead the San-en NeoPhoenix to a 69-60 win over the Shiga Lakestars on Saturday. Dozier also made two steals and swatted two shots in the NeoPhoenix's series-opening victory in Otsu, Shiga Prefecture. Shuto Tawatari poured in 13 points, Atsuya Ota ...
Robert Dozier drains game-winning 3-pointer in final minute as NeoPhoenx end six-game slide
Robert Dozier put an exclamation point on his banner performance on Saturday night, making a go-ahead 3-pointer with 54 seconds remaining. The San-en NeoPhoenix went on to defeat the host Toyama Grouses 74-73, ending a six-game losing streak. Dozier, a University of Memphis alum, led the ...
NeoPhoenix star Robert Dozier provides leadership, confidence for club
With power forward Robert Dozier in the lineup, the San-en NeoPhoenix are a more complete team. A more balanced team. A more dangerous team. Dozier improves San-en's offense and defense and rhythm at both ends of the floor. A natural leader, the veteran is a tone-setter ...
Julian Mavunga provides big spark as Hannaryz outlast NeoPhoenix in overtime
The Kyoto Hannaryz overcame a slow start and a 12-point deficit entering the fourth quarter. They rallied to force overtime and prevailed 69-64 over the host San-en NeoPhoenix on Friday night. Julian Mavunga paced Kyoto (13-9) with 22 points, scoring 11 in the fourth quarter and ...
NeoPhoenix bounce back against Albirex
Rebounding takes effort, hard work and determination. The San-en NeoPhoenix demonstrated this winning formula in a 73-69 victory over the Niigata Albirex BB on Sunday. The NeoPhoenix won the battle on the boards, outrebounding the hosts 50-44 in Nagaoka, Niigata Prefecture. Six San-en players had four or ...
Defensive effort pays off for NeoPhoenix in victory over Lakestars
The San-en NeoPhoenix didn't have a banner performance on offense. They struggled to put points on the board. But San-en defenders limited the host Shiga Lakestars to 29.9 percent shooting, and that proved pivotal in a 62-58 victory on Friday night in the B. League. The ...
NeoPhoenix outlast Sunrockers to earn series split
When a team's point production decreases for four straight quarters, the odds of pulling out a victory become significantly harder. Exhibit A: The Sunrockers Shibuya produced that story on Sunday — and it didn't involved a happy ending for coach BT Toews' squad. Instead, the San-en ...
NeoPhoenix's defense shines in triumph over B-Corsairs
The San-en NeoPhoenix delivered an impressive defensive performance on Saturday in their series opener against the struggling Yokohama B-Corsairs. First-year NeoPhoenix head coach Hiroki Fujita's team rejected nine shots, with six players blocking one or more attempts in a 71-62 home victory. San-en, the 18-team top ...
Osaka brings in Harrellson to help man the middle
The Osaka Evessa enter a new era with two new big men patrolling the middle. Former NBA center/power forward Josh Harrellson has been signed to play for the Kansai club for the upcoming campaign, the three-time bj-league champion announced on Monday. Earlier this month, Osaka also ...
