Ray Parks Jr. vs Francis Lopez duel headlines Filipino showdown as Osaka and Nagoya split B.League weekend

Japan B.League was defined by a fiery Filipino duel between Ray Parks Jr. and Francis Lopez, as Osaka Evessa and Nagoya Fighting Eagles split their head-to-head series in two contrasting games.

Parks drew first blood, leading Osaka to a 91-81 victory with 22 points, six rebounds, and two assists, setting the tone with his steady scoring and all-around presence. 

But Lopez quickly answered in the return matchup, exploding for 23 points, three rebounds, and an assist to power Nagoya to an 87-73 win and level the series.

While the Parks-Lopez showdown took center stage, other Filipino players also made their mark across Japan.

Dwight Ramos delivered a clutch performance for Levanga Hokkaido, finishing with 14 points and drilling a game-tying triple with 9.6 seconds left against Nagasaki Velca. 

However, Hokkaido fell short in the final seconds after a costly foul led to the winning free throw, leaving them at 32-20 and still chasing playoff-positioning teams Alvark Tokyo and Chiba Jets.

Kai Sotto also put up strong numbers for the Koshigaya Alphas, finishing with 17 points and 14 rebounds in an 87-85 loss to the Akita Northern Happinets. 

Despite the narrow defeat, Sotto’s interior presence remained a bright spot as he continued to anchor his team’s paint defense and rebounding efforts.

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試合結果
【秋田 87-85 越谷】
16[1Q]18
21[2Q]9
15[3Q]25
25[4Q]25
10[OT1]8

後半アグレッシブに戦い、オーバータイムにもつれこむ激闘となりましたが、勝ち切ることができず、
あと一歩、悔しい敗戦となりました。

それぞれの場所から熱い声援での後押しをありがとうございました。… pic.twitter.com/9HJOH1aFMf

— 越谷アルファーズ (@KoshigayaAlphas) April 12, 2026

Meanwhile, Kiefer Ravena helped the Yokohama B-Corsairs extend their strong run with an 89-81 win over Altiri Chiba. 

Even with just four points, Ravena contributed to Yokohama’s third straight victory and seventh in their last nine games, as the team continued to climb with balanced production.

Beyond the box scores, the weekend painted a broader picture of Filipino players carving out meaningful roles across Japan. Parks continues to be a steady offensive anchor for Osaka, while Lopez is quickly emerging as a reliable scoring option capable of swinging games. 

Ramos, on the other hand, remains at the center of high-pressure situations for Hokkaido, trusted to deliver in crucial moments as they push for postseason positioning. 

His late-game triple, even in defeat, reinforced his reputation as a dependable closer, while Sotto’s interior presence showed how he is steadily evolving into a consistent double-double threat despite his team’s struggles in the standings.

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