The Shiga Lakestars pulled away in the third quarter of Friday night's game against the Shimane Susanoo Magic.
They transformed a three-point advantage entering the half into double digits en route to a 90-78 series-opening victory in Matsue, Shimane Prefecture.
Shimane trailed 63-48 entering the fourth quarter.
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