Dwight Ramos fueled Hokkaido‘s 80-72 victory over Hiroshima on Sunday, completing a weekend sweep and bolstering the team’s position in the B.League standings. Ramos contributed considerably to the win, building on his performance after aiding Gunma to a 76-56 victory on Sunday, atoning for his six points and nine rebounds in Saturday’s 85-79 defeat.
The weekend’s results highlight the mixed fortunes of Filipino players competing in Japan’s B.League. While Ramos and his Hokkaido team secured a pair of wins, other filipino standouts faced setbacks, with Ray Parks’ Osaka Evessa and Jamie Malonzo’s kyoto Hannaryz both suffering losses. These outcomes underscore the challenges faced by Filipino players as they navigate the competitive landscape of Japanese professional basketball, and the importance of consistent performance for both individual success and team advancement.
Ramos’s strong showing comes as Hokkaido aims to climb the league table. Meanwhile, Ray Parks’ Osaka Evessa dropped to a 1-3 record after consecutive defeats against the nagoya Diamond Dolphins. Parks scored eight points and grabbed four rebounds in Saturday’s 85-66 loss, followed by a three-point, two-rebound performance in Sunday’s 87-70 defeat.
Jamie Malonzo experienced limited playing time and struggled to impact Kyoto Hannaryz’s results, as they extended their losing streak to three games following defeats to Shiga Lakes. Malonzo recorded two points and four rebounds in a 92-71 loss on Sunday and played only one second in Monday’s 72-64 setback, bringing Kyoto’s record to 1-3.
