Ravena, Shiga Lakes rule Japan B.League’s B2


At a glance

  • Kiefer Ravena displayed his veteran poise and powered the Shiga Lakes to a pulsating89-87 triumph over the Koshigaya Alphas to rule the 2024 Japan B.League’ B2 finals on Sunday, May 19, at Shiga Daihatsu Arena.


Kiefer Ravena displayed his veteran poise and powered the Shiga Lakes to a pulsating 89-87 triumph over the Koshigaya Alphas to rule the 2024 Japan B.League’ B2 finals on Sunday, May 19, at Shiga Daihatsu Arena.

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Kiefer Ravena (Japan B.League)

The 30-year-old Ravena registered 10 points, eight assists and three rebounds to cap off a brilliant performance for the Lakes all series long and completed the sweep against the Alphas in front of a roaring home crowd.

Justin Burrell chipped in 25 points to lead Shiga’s scoring while Brock Motum – who topscored in Game 1 with a massive double-double of 37 points and 14 rebounds – added 17.

Shun Matsuyama anchored the Alphas by listing 24 points in a losing cause.

Meanwhile in B1, Bobby Ray Parks and the Nagoya Diamond Dolphins will face the Hiroshima Dragonflies in a sudden death Monday, May 20.

Parks had 14 points, five rebounds and two assists for the Dolphins, who are aiming to seal their finals ticket and take on either the Chiba Jets or the Ryukyu Golden Kings.