The Chiba Jets Funabashi trailed by nine points after the opening quarter of Saturday's game against the visiting Shimane Susanoo Magic.
The Jets changed the narrative in the second quarter, outscoring the Susanoo Magic 25-9. They remained in control the rest of the way in a 79-67 victory at Funabashi Arena.
Rookie forward Nick Mayo, an Eastern Kentucky University product, led Chiba (4-5) with 20 points. He's averaging 15.3 points and 5.5 rebounds a game.