It's a sign of strength, an indication of quality players and stellar coaching, that three bj-league teams enter the season's final weekend tied for the league's top record.
The Sendai 89ers, Takamatsu Five Arrows and Osaka Evessa all have 29-13 records.
Two of these teams will emerge as conference champions; the other will host a wild-card playoff game on April 20 against a to-be-determined foe.