Alvark prevail in title thriller
A year ago, the Alvark Tokyo built a 10-point cushion by halftime, then overwhelmed the Chiba Jets Funabashi in the second half of the B. League Championship Final, winning by 25 points. Saturday's showdown was a two-point game at the break. This time, Tokyo's 19-point lead ...
Jets hold nerve to edge Alvark
In a heated contest that featured the intensity of a playoff clash, the Chiba Jets held on for an 84-78 victory over the Alvark Tokyo on Sunday afternoon. The Alvark never led in the series finale, a day after dropping an overtime contest against their ...
Diamond Dolphins overcome Burrell's absence to beat Alvark
Without injured All-Star forward Justin Burrell's commanding presence on the court, the determined Nagoya Diamond Dolphins stayed aggressive and relied on all-around hustle over the weekend against the Alvark Tokyo. Nagoya rebounded from a four-point Saturday loss by outlasting the hosts in overtime on Sunday, ...
Brave Thunders roll past Alvark for 15th straight victory
A sensational start fueled the Kawasaki Brave Thunders' latest victory. Coach Takuya Kita's club opened Friday's game against the Alvark Tokyo, another powerhouse team, with a 16-0 run. Tokyo rebounded with a strong second quarter, but lost 93-81 as the Brave Thunders extended their winning streak ...
Confrontation mars Alvark's win over Jets
In a sense, two games were staged at Funabashi Arena on Sunday. It wasn't planned that way. One lasted less than a quarter. The other was the consequence of the abrupt end of the first "real" game. And yes, in total 40 minutes of court time ...
Brex storm past Alvark in series opener
Two former NBL powerhouse teams squared off on Saturday in one of the early marquee matchups of the B. League's inaugural season, and coach Tom Wisman's Tochigi Brex made a statement. The hosts delivered an impressive effort against their East Division foe, handing the Tokyo ...
Alvark cruise to win over 89ers
The Tokyo Alvark set the tone for game-long dominance with consistent scoring in the paint and tough defense, featuring a persistent pursuit of the ball. Conversely, the Sendai 89ers never found a way to slow down the Alvark offense, and they struggled to score on ...
