Robert Dozier put an exclamation point on his banner performance on Saturday night, making a go-ahead 3-pointer with 54 seconds remaining.
The San-en NeoPhoenix went on to defeat the host Toyama Grouses 74-73, ending a six-game losing streak.
Dozier, a University of Memphis alum, led the NeoPhoenix (23-27) with 22 points, including 4 of 5 from long range, and 11 rebounds. Shingo Okada and Wendell White both had 10-point outings, Atsuya Ota scored nine points and Scott Morrison and Junki Kano had seven apiece. Hayato Kawashima handed out seven assists.
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