The Toyota Antelopes did not back down against rallies from the invincible Sunflowers and grabbed a significant 71-66 victory in Saturday night's series opener of the 2021 Women’s Japan Basketball League Finals.
It was the first loss that Eneos, an 11-time reigning league champion, received in the finals since falling to the Fujitsu Red Wave in the second game of the 2016 series.
The Sunflowers now have their backs against the wall, as another defeat in the best-of-three series will see their unprecedented championship streak come to an end.