Osaka Evessa’s Ray Parks Jr. Photo from Japan B.League.Ray Parks Jr. delivered the goods for Osaka Evessa in its latest victory in the 2024-25 season of the Japan B.League.

The former Gilas Pilipinas standout put up 17 points, three rebounds, and two assists as Osaka escaped Kyoto Hannaryz, 97-95, during their Saturday matchup at the Ookini Arena Maishama.

This win allowed Osaka to return to .500 with a 24-24 record, and they sit in fourth place in the Western Division after this win.

Unfortunately, he was the lone Filipino import to tally a victory on that day.

Dwight Ramos had an impressive outing of 18 markers, three dimes, and an assist, but these weren’t enough as Levanga Hokkaido was dominated by the Ryukyu Golden Kings, 93-68, at Hokkai Kita-yale.

This was the 30th loss of Ramos and crew in 48 appearances, and it led to them settling for No.5 in the Eastern Division.

Matthew Wright, for his part, also had an admirable showing for the Kawasaki Brave Thunders, but they were defeated by Fighting Eagles Nagoya, 88-77, at the Kawasaki Todoroki Arena.

The former Phoenix FuelMaster ace had 17 points, two rebounds, and an assist in the loss that sent them to 14-34, eighth in the Central Division.

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Also solid was AJ Edu, putting up eight rebounds, five steals, two points, two assists, and two rejections, but Nagasaki Velca faltered against San-en NeoPhoenix, 95-65, at the Toyohashi City Gymnasium.

This was the 26th loss of Nagasaki in 48 games, and they are now sixth in the Western Division.

On the other hand, Roosevelt Adams’ quiet five-point, five-rebound game with a rejection was not enough for the Yamagata Wyverns as they fell short of overcoming the Kobe Storks, 99-92, at the Glion Arena Kobe.

Yamagata fell to 20-35, sixth in the Eastern Division.

Lastly, Geo Chiu had eight points and two rebounds for the also-ran Ehime Orange Vikings in their 86-59 loss to Veltez Shizuoka at the Konohana Arena.

This was their 50th loss in 55 games, and they are now seventh in the Western Division.