The Alvark Tokyo, the two-time reigning B. League champions, have their backs against the wall in what has been by far the rockiest season they have experienced in their five years in the league.
The Alvark fell to 32-21 on the season after suffering a crushing 92-72 defeat against the Kawasaki Brave Thunders at Todoroki Arena on Wednesday.
The team is currently sixth place in the Eastern Conference and third in the wild card standings, leaving it on the outside of the playoff picture looking in — the top three teams in each conference and two wild cards advance to the postseason.