Whenever the Ryukyu Golden Kings and Osaka Evessa square off, a playoff-like intensity exists between the bj-league rivals.
Saturday's contest was no different.
This time, the host Osaka Evessa were the more effective team down the stretch, pulling out a 78-74 home victory over the defending league champions.
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