Ray Parks Jr. had a big fourth quarter but the rally just fell short for the Osaka Evessa against the San-en NeoPhoenix to start the 2025-26 B.LEAGUE season.
San-en NeoPhoenix spoiled the strong outing of Ray Parks Jr. as they defeated the Osaka Evessa, 95-85, to open their 2025-26 B.LEAGUE campaign on Saturday, October 4.
Parks Jr. tallied 21 points, including 11 in a furious fourth-quarter rally, but the comeback fell short after Osaka trailed by as many as 20 points earlier in the contest.
Darius Days powered San-en with 25 points, providing the scoring punch that helped the visitors maintain control for most of the contest.
Both teams will square off again on Sunday, still in Osaka, as the Evessa look to bounce back and even the series.
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[Editor’s note: This article was written by a member of the One Sports Digital with the help of AI, and then checked by the staff to ensure accuracy.]