May 29, 2021
Yokohama – Offensive rebounding and second-chance scoring propelled the Chiba Jets to an 85-65 win over the Utsunomiya Brex in the opening game of the 2021 B. League Finals on Saturday, bringing the Jets to within a win of an elusive first title.
Chiba dominated the offensive boards by a 16-10 count and racked up 24 second-chance points against Utsunomiya’s six in front of 4,678 fans at Yokohama Arena.
After holding a slight 36-35 lead at halftime, the Jets dictated the second half, outscoring their opponents 49-30.
The Jets, who have come up short twice before in the finals, will look to close out the series Sunday at Yokohama Arena, with the opening tipoff set for 3 p.m.