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RYUKYU GOLDEN KINGS

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BASKETBALL / B. League / B. LEAGUE NOTEBOOK
May 2, 2019
Chiba set for semifinal clash with Tochigi; Ryukyu faces Tokyo
Motivation can be a powerful emotion in sports.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / B. League
Apr 30, 2019
Ryukyu pulls away in third quarter, eliminates Nagoya in series-deciding game
Jeff Ayres scored 17 points and Ryuichi Kishimoto had 16 as the Ryukyu Golden Kings topped the visiting Nagoya Diamond Dolphins 67-43 in Game 3 of their quarterfinal playoff series on Monday night.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / B. League
Apr 27, 2019
Sensational start propels Nagoya past Ryukyu in series opener
The Nagoya Diamond Dolphins overwhelmed the Ryukyu Golden Kings in the first quarter of Saturday's B. League Championship quarterfinal series opener.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / B. League
Apr 7, 2019
Golden Kings down Hannaryz to defend West Division title
Buoyed by a dominant fourth quarter, the Ryukyu Golden Kings earned a 67-52 victory over the Kyoto Hannaryz on Sunday and clinched the West Division title for the second year in a row.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / B. League
Mar 17, 2019
Golden Kings celebrate assistant coach Keith Richardson's return with series sweep against Fukuoka
A familiar face returned to the sidelines this weekend for the Ryukyu Golden Kings.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / B. League / B. LEAGUE NOTEBOOK
Jan 17, 2019
Jets, Brex continue heavyweight battle for superiority
Talk about excellent timing.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / B. League
Dec 9, 2018
Ryan Rossiter sends big brother home happy as Brex beat Golden Kings
It's not every day that a brother who lives on the other side of the Pacific Ocean gets the chance see a younger sibling play a starring role in a professional sports event far from home.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / B. League
Nov 10, 2018
Golden Kings edge Jets in back-and-forth duel
In a game featuring 14 lead changes, the Ryukyu Golden Kings maintained their poise and held off the hosts' late comeback effort in the fourth quarter on Saturday.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / B. League
Nov 2, 2018
Hannaryz hold off Rizing Zephyr in OT
The visiting Kyoto Hannaryz outlasted the Rizing Zephyr Fukuoka in overtime on Friday night, winning 98-95.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / B. League
Oct 26, 2018
Golden Kings thwart Brave Thunders' comeback hopes
The Ryukyu Golden Kings jumped out to a huge early lead, then hold off the visiting Kawasaki Brave Thunders in their series opener on Friday night in Okinawa City.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / B. League
Oct 13, 2018
Ryukyu's Jeff Ayres provides big offensive spark against Nagoya
Former NBA forward Jeff Ayres scored a game-high 26 points, including 5-for-9 from beyond the 3-point arc, as the Ryukyu Golden Kings beat the visiting Nagoya Diamond Dolphins 79-68 on Saturday afternoon.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / B. League / B. LEAGUE NOTEBOOK
Sep 27, 2018
Returning core makes Alvark title favorites
When a team ascends to the top by winning a title, the players have a metaphorical target on their backs whenever they step onto the court.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / B. League
Sep 24, 2018
Flawless Golden Kings lift Terrific 12 trophy after downing Guangzhou
The Ryukyu Golden Kings have piled up tournament victories at an impressive rate in the preseason. First, they captured the B. League Early Cup Kansai title on Sept. 9.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / B. League
Sep 22, 2018
Ryukyu delivers impressive defensive effort against Nagoya in The Terrific 12 semifinals
The Ryukyu Golden Kings jumped out to a big lead in the first quarter and played stellar defense against the Nagoya Diamond Dolphins throughout the game in The Terrific 12 semifinals on Saturday in Macau.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / B. League / B. LEAGUE NOTEBOOK
Jun 27, 2018
Point guard Narito Namizato rejoins Golden Kings
Veteran playmaker Narito Namizato is returning to the Ryukyu Golden Kings after plying his craft the past three seasons in Kansai.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / B. League
May 20, 2018
Jets, Alvark advance to B. League Championship final
The Chiba Jets Funabashi were tough on defense, applying additional pressure at key moments in the fourth quarter.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / B. League
May 19, 2018
Alvark edge SeaHorses in overtime in Game 1 of playoff semifinal series
The SeaHorses Mikawa dominated the first three quarters of Saturday's series opener against the visiting Alvark Tokyo.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / B. League / B. LEAGUE NOTEBOOK
May 17, 2018
Final four set to clash
And now it's down to four teams still chasing after the B. League Championship crown.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / B. League / B. LEAGUE NOTEBOOK
May 10, 2018
Mikawa favored for title as playoffs start with eight teams
Finally, after a regular season that occupied parts of nine months — starting in the final week of September — the focus now shifts to the B. League Championship.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / B. League
May 7, 2018
Brex eye back-to-back titles as B. League gears up for playoffs
The Tochigi Brex captured the inaugural B. League title last year, and needless to say they are the only team that has the chance to repeat as champions.

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