Effort, athleticism and energy fueled the Alvark Tokyo's runaway victory over the undermanned Kyoto Hannaryz on Sunday afternoon.
Tokyo pounded Kyoto 106-68 before a spirited crowd at Arena Tachikawa Tachihi, which also witnessed Pyeongchang Olympic silver medalist figure skater Shoma Uno taking part in the ceremonial tipoff. (Uno tossed mini-souvenir basketballs to fans during a timeout. The popular skater also posed for photos with Alvark cheerleaders after the game.)
Six Alvark players scored in double figures, and the offense picked up steam as the game progressed.
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