The Osaka Evessa trailed by nine points entering the fourth quarter against the B. League powerhouse Kawasaki Brave Thunders on Saturday.
It wasn't time to push the panic button.
Instead, for the Evessa to pull out a win, they needed to elevate their performance at both ends of the floor.
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