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B.League: Ravena shines for San-En; Parks helps Nagoya win

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<div class="embed-wrap"><figure data-feedback="fb:likes,fb:comments"><img alt="Thirdy Ravena and the San-En NeoPhoenix are off to winning start in the second half of the season. (c) B.LEAGUE" src="https://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/2023/sports/01/18/20220118-osg.jpg"/><figcaption>Thirdy Ravena and the San-En NeoPhoenix are off to winning start in the second half of the season. <em>(c) B.LEAGUE</em></figcaption></figure></div><p>Thirdy Ravena put together a superb all-around performance in San-En NeoPhoenix&#x27;s 102-92 triumph over the Toyama Grouses, Wednesday at the Toyohashi City Gymnasium.</p><p>As the B.League resumed its 2022-23 season after its All-Star break, Ravena was one of a handful of Filipinos who steered their teams to victories. </p><p>The former Ateneo star had 16 points on 5-of-8 shooting to go along with nine assists, five rebounds, and a steal in 31 minutes. San-En claimed a second straight win to improve to 14-16 in the season.</p><p>Ravena helped the NeoPhoenix fend off Toyama down the stretch, drilling a clutch jump shot with under two minutes left for a 102-89 spread. </p><p>Kyle O&#x27;Quinn paced San-En with 24 points, 13 rebounds and seven assists, while Ryusei Sasaki had 14 points and nine dimes. As a team, the NeoPhoenix assisted on 33 of their 38 made field goals.</p><p>Also successful on Wednesday were Ray Parks Jr. and the Nagoya Diamond Dolphins, who held on for an 84-77 victory over Shimane Susanoo Magic at the Matsue City Gymnasium.</p><p>The Diamond Dolphins out-scored Shimane 26-9 in the pivotal third quarter to take control of the ball game, before weathering the Magic&#x27;s fourth quarter charge.</p><p>Parks Jr. just missed out on a double-double with nine points and 10 rebounds along with an assist in 30 minutes of play. </p><p>Scott Eatherton led the way for Nagoya with 19 points and 11 rebounds, while Coty Clarke added 15 points. The Diamond Dolphins improved to 22-8 in the season while stretching their winning streak to three games.</p><p>Matthew Wright was one of five players in double-digits for Kyoto Hannaryz in their 87-77 win over Osaka Evessa at the Kyoto City Gymnasium.</p><p>The Fil-Canadian guard had 13 points and seven assists as Kyoto returned to the win column and improved to 12-18. Cheick Diallo delivered a 26-point, 13-rebound double-double for the Hannaryz.</p><p>Kiefer Ravena and the Shiga Lakes were not as fortunate as they absorbed an 88-78 loss to the Hiroshima Dragonflies at the Shiga Daihatsu Arena.</p><p>The older Ravena had eight points and eight assists, but Shiga&#x27;s defense was found lacking as they suffered a 13th straight defeat. Hiroshima shot 50% from the field and scored 22 points from the Lakes&#x27; 11 turnovers. </p><p>Jordan Hamilton was the only player in double-digits for Shiga, with 28 points. They are now 4-26 for the season, tied for the worst record in the league with Niigata Albirex BB. </p><p>Dwight Ramos remains on the sidelines for the Levanga Hokkaido, which lost 85-70 to Utsunomiya Brex at the Hokkai Kita-yale to fall to 7-23.</p><p>The Gilas Pilipinas swingman has now missed 19 games due to an ankle injury; in that stretch, Levanga has won just four times.</p><p>Carl Tamayo was not yet activated by the Ryukyu Golden Kings in their 76-64 win over the Fighting Eagles Nagoya at the Okinawa Arena. The powerhouse squad barely missed the Gilas Pilipinas forward, with Keita Imamura delivering 23 points and eight boards. </p><p>The Golden Kings improved to 22-8 in the season.</p><div><strong> RELATED VIDEO</strong></div><figure class="op-interactive"><iframe height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/fNLPFOsad9Y?enablejsapi=1" width="560"></iframe></figure><div class="iwantbar">Watch more News on <a href="https://www.iwanttfc.com/#!/browse/Genres/News/tag_id_genres/id_news" target="_blank">iWantTFC</a></div><div> </div>

Thirdy Ravena put together a superb all-around performance in San-En NeoPhoenix's 102-92 triumph over the Toyama Grouses, Wednesday.