Filipinos duel in Japan B.League as Dwight Ramos, Ray Parks trade wins

The highly anticipated B.League showdown between Filipino imports Dwight Ramos and Ray Parks Jr. resulted in a 1-1 split, as Ramos’ Levanga Hokkaido and Parks’ Osaka Evessa each claimed a victory in their two-game weekend series.

On Saturday, the Osaka Evessa secured the first game, defeating Levanga Hokkaido with a final score of 84-69. The turning point came in the fourth quarter, when Osaka’s defense completely stifled Hokkaido’s offense.

The Evessa used a decisive 29-15 advantage in the final period, highlighted by a nearly seven-minute scoring drought for Hokkaido that bridged the third and fourth quarters. This defensive mastery transformed a slim deficit into a comfortable 15-point lead for Osaka. 

Ray Parks Jr. contributed 12 points in the victory, while Dwight Ramos paced Hokkaido with 13 points in the losing effort.

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Dwight Ramos’ Levanga Hokkaido battled to a 1-1 split against Ray Parks Jr. and Osaka Evessa in round 7 of the 2025-26 B.LEAGUE season.

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Levanga Hokkaido quickly bounced back on Sunday, exacting revenge with a dominating 102-82 win to even the series.

Hokkaido asserted its control early, jumping out to a 30-18 lead in the first quarter and maintaining a comfortable distance throughout the contest. They built a lead as large as 27 points, ensuring Osaka had no chance for a comeback.

Dwight Ramos had a strong showing, tallying 16 points and four rebounds behind Jahlil Okafor’s game-high 27 points and 10 rebounds. 

Despite the loss, Ray Parks Jr. improved his output from the previous day, finishing with 18 points for Osaka.

Following the weekend action, Levanga Hokkaido improved its season record to 8-4, while the Osaka Evessa now stands at 5-7 in the ongoing B.League season.

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