Matt Lottich made a triumphant return to the bj-league on Saturday.
The former Osaka Evessa floor leader had 16 points, seven rebounds and five assists in the Oita HeatDevils' 90-79 win over the visiting Toyama Grouses.
Lottich, a Stanford University product, played in Germany last season after wining three straight titles with the Evessa (2005-08).
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