The Osaka Evessa defeated the Rizing Fukuoka 81-79 and wrapped up the bj-league's regular-season Western Conference title on Sunday.
Lynn Washington scored 24 points and hauled in eight rebounds and David Palmer added 23 and eight boards to lead the Evessa (34-18). Nile Murry chipped in with 13 points, seven rebounds, seven assists and three steals for the victors.
For the Rizing (30-22), Michael Parker scored 32 points and Marlyn Bryant scored 15.