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DIAMOND

Japan Times
BASKETBALL / B. League
Feb 4, 2018
Diamond Dolphins overturn big deficit to sink NeoPhoenix
The Nagoya Diamond Dolphins trailed by 20 points entering the second half of Sunday's series finale.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / B. League / B. LEAGUE NOTEBOOK
Dec 28, 2017
Lakestars' Narito Namizato one of top talents at ball distribution
The art of the pass isn't in vogue like rapid-fire 3-point shooting at any juncture, but there are a number of gifted ball-distribution artists in the B. League. And like Christmas cards, it's the gift that keeps on giving.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / B. League
Dec 24, 2017
Yuki Togashi and Gavin Edwards power Jets past Diamond Dolphins in Christmas cracker
In a dazzling treat for basketball fans, the Chiba Jets Funabashi made a few more key plays down the stretch to seal an entertaining victory over the Nagoya Diamond Dolphins on Sunday.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / B. League
Dec 8, 2017
Nagoya's Justin Burrell provides clutch performance at free-throw line in OT victory over Hokkaido
Justin Burrell displayed poise time after time at the free-throw line on Friday night.
Japan Times
WORLD
Dec 5, 2017
Sierra Leone Peace Diamond nets $6.5 million in auction to raise funds for West African nation
Sierra Leone sold one of the world's largest uncut diamonds for $6.5 million at a New York auction Monday to raise funds for development projects in the West African country.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / B. League / B. LEAGUE NOTEBOOK
Nov 30, 2017
Cumulative stats tell big part of story
There are 12 categories of traditional team statistics that the B. League religiously charts and distributes to the media.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / B. League
Oct 22, 2017
Shinsuke Kashiwagi takes young Diamond Dolphins under wing
While he may not be officially listed as such, veteran point guard Shinsuke Kashiwagi is a de facto player/coach for the Nagoya Diamond Dolphins.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / B. League
Sep 28, 2017
Nagoya's Burrell key for team in transition
Justin Burrell has distinguished himself as one of the elite basketball players in Japan this decade.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Media / BIG IN JAPAN
Jul 22, 2017
Try checking into a love hotel for a good night's sleep
Around the end of each year's rainy season in July, it's common for the media to run articles on the subject of sleep. Hot weather is not the only factor that makes Japan less conducive to sleeping in summer. Since daylight savings is not practiced, the sun rises before 5 a.m., affecting many people's...
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / B. League / B. LEAGUE NOTEBOOK
Apr 6, 2017
Several teams jockeying for playoff position
As the regular season marches toward the finish, two of the three division title winners -- Kawasaki Brave Thunders (Central) and SeaHorses Mikawa (West) -- can survey the other 16 clubs jockeying for position in the standings.
Japan Times
WORLD
Mar 17, 2017
Sierra Leone pastor finds 706-carat diamond, turns it over for good of the state
A Christian pastor has found one of the world's largest uncut diamonds — weighing 706 carats — in Sierra Leone's eastern Kono region.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / B. League
Feb 25, 2017
NeoPhoenix's Childress, Ashaolu provide big spark in victory over Diamond Dolphins
Former Stanford University and NBA forward Josh Childress delivered a big boost for the San-en NeoPhoenix on Saturday against the visiting Nagoya Diamond Dolphins.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL
Feb 25, 2017
Hoop teams using data tools in order to boost analytical capabilities, scouting
In this digital era, basketball is a data-driven sport and those analytics impact the performances of teams and players today.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / B. League
Feb 19, 2017
Veteran Parker leads Jets past Diamond Dolphins
For more than a decade in Japan, versatile forward Michael Parker has played an exciting, high-energy brand of all-around basketball.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / B. League / B. LEAGUE NOTEBOOK
Feb 16, 2017
Room for improvement among free-throw shooters
Success at the free-throw line doesn't necessarily guarantee overall success — or more wins than defeats.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / B. League / B. LEAGUE NOTEBOOK
Feb 9, 2017
Nagoya's Bachynski stepping up with Burrell injured
The absence of the injured Justin Burrell, one of the elite stars in Japan pro basketball over the past decade, has forced the Nagoya Diamond Dolphins to make some adjustments.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / B. League
Feb 5, 2017
Diamond Dolphins overcome Burrell's absence to beat Alvark
Without injured All-Star forward Justin Burrell's commanding presence on the court, the determined Nagoya Diamond Dolphins stayed aggressive and relied on all-around hustle over the weekend against the Alvark Tokyo.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / B. League
Dec 17, 2016
Nagoya trounces Shibuya; Chiba, Kawasaki extend epic winning streaks
The offense clicked and points came in a hurry for the Nagoya Diamond Dolphins on Saturday afternoon.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / B. League
Dec 9, 2016
Hokkaido outplays Nagoya in series opener
Levanga Hokkaido big man Daniel Miller delivered a noteworthy performance at the defensive end of the court on Friday night.

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