Wayne Arnold converted the shot that carried the visiting Hamamatsu Higashimikawa Phoenix into overtime. And from there, coach Kazuo Nakamura's squad did what it does best: win games.
The Phoenix outlasted the expansion Shimane Susanoo Magic 92-82 on Saturday, spoiling a major upset opportunity for the hosts.
Arnold made a game-tying basket with 15 seconds to play in the fourth quarter, knotting the score at 74-74.