The San-en NeoPhoenix are in the midst of their worst stretch of basketball in recent memory.
The Osaka Evessa defeated the host NeoPhoenix 86-68 on Saturday afternoon, extending San-en's losing streak to nine games.
Osaka big man Josh Harrellson powered the visitors with 30 points, including 5 of 10 from 3-point range, and grabbed 19 rebounds. Frontcourt mate Xavier Gibson added 19 points, five assists and two steals in Toyohashi, Aichi Prefecture.
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