Chiba Jets Funabashi will face off against Utsunomiya Brex on April 16. This will be the last regular season matchup between the two teams in the East region. Both teams are known for their 3-point shooting, with Utsunomiya ranking second in the league and Chiba Jets ranking fifth. This matchup will be a battle of 3-point shooting, with two Japanese players who have competed at the highest level in the NBA. Chiba Jets' standout player is Watanabe, who has excelled at shooting 3-pointers from the left corner. He has a 46.3% success rate from the left corner wing and is the team's top player with over 5 attempts. Additionally, when Watanabe makes a 3-pointer from the left corner, his team has a .800 winning percentage. On the other hand, Utsunomiya's standout player is Hiejima, who has competed alongside Watanabe in the World Cup and Paris Olympics. Hiejima has a 49.2% success rate from the top area and is the league's top player with over 40 attempts. Furthermore, when Hiejima makes two or more 3-pointers from the top area, his team is undefeated. Defense will need to be on high alert for Hiejima's 3-pointers from the top area. Who will be the one to lead their team to victory with their 3-pointers from their preferred area? Don't miss the clash between these two Japanese players!
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Chiba Jets Funabashi vs. Utsunomiya Brex
·2026-06-08·2 min read

