Kai Sotto’s Scoring Streak Ends as Yokohama B-Corsairs Fall to Fighting Eagles Nagoya
After a string of double-digit scoring performances, Kai Sotto saw his best scoring run in the Japan B. League come to a screeching halt in the Yokohama B-Corsairs’ 80-64 loss to the Fighting Eagles Nagoya at the Nagoya Biwajima Sports Center.
Scoring Drought
After eight consecutive games of scoring in double-digits, Sotto failed to extend the streak as Nagoya’s defense held him to just 7 points on 3-of-7 clip from the field, a far cry from his average of 18.5 points during that impressive stretch.
Playing Time Cut Short
Aside from his double-digit scoring run, Sotto’s nine-game streak of playing more than 20 minutes also ended as he logged just 16 minutes and 40 seconds due to early foul trouble. Starting for the B-Corsairs for the 10th straight contest, Sotto was subbed out just four minutes into the game after picking up two quick fouls and was never fielded again the rest of the first half.
Game Highlights
- Nagoya big man Luke Evans dominated the glass with 22 rebounds and 11 points.
- Aaron Henry topscored for the Fighting Eagles with 19 points.
- Sean O’mara added 18 points for Nagoya.
- Jarrod Uthoff led the B-Corsairs with 17 points and 11 rebounds.
- Reigning MVP Yuki Kawamura registered 14 markers on a 4-of-17 shooting.
Upcoming Matches
Sotto and the B-Corsairs will look to keep their wildcard playoff hopes alive when they face off with the powerhouse Alvark Tokyo on Saturday, March 30, and Sunday, March 31.