Chanson 81, at Haneda 73

TOKYO (Interstat) — Marvelous Nwoko recorded a double-double with 12 points and 12 rebounds to lead Chanson to an 81-73 victory over Haneda in Game 1 of their women’s professional basketball playoff series Sunday. The visiting Chanson seized control early and held off a Haneda squad that got 18 points and 12 rebounds from Channon Fluker. Minami Shirasaki added 16 points for Chanson, while Saori Yoshida scored 14 for Haneda. The win gives Chanson a 1-0 lead in the series and improves its season record to 12-15. Haneda, which entered the playoffs with a 2-24 mark, must regroup quickly as… Read more...