The Sendai 89ers have struggled without Ryan Blackwell in the lineup in recent weeks, and now they need a little dose of good fortune to continue their season beyond next weekend.
Here's the deal: They must win their four final regular-season games and hope the Oita HeatDevils lose their next four.
If that happens, Sendai will be the fourth team to clinch a bj-league playoff berth.
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