The Tokyo Apache are struggling to find a collective identity and successfully combine all the elements of new coach Motofumi Aoki's game plan.
At the same time, they are still searching for their first win.
The Niigata Albirex BB played a strong game at both ends of the floor in a 97-77 victory over the Apache on Tuesday at Yoyogi National Gymnasium No. 2.
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