The Chiba Jets cruised past the Levanga Hokkaido on Saturday, producing a 77-60 triumph for their eighth consecutive victory.
Over their past 10 games, the Jets are 9-1, the best current stretch in the 18-team top flight.
And perhaps a strong finish to the regular season — there's only Sunday left — bodes well for Chiba in the playoffs.
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