The Ryukyu Golden Kings used a balanced attack to beat the visiting Kyoto Hannaryz 90-84 on Saturday.
High-energy guard Shigeyuki Kinjo scored a game-high 20 points, while he had plenty of offensive support from his teammates.
Anthony McHenry (18 points, nine rebounds, 10 assists), Jeff Newton (18 points) and George Leach and Bryan Simpson (12 apiece) provided added production as the Golden Kings, the defending bj-league champions, improved to 3-2.