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Utsunomiya Brex won 2025 B.LEAGUE Finals (Japan).
Here are the highlights of B.LEAGUE Finals.
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2025 B.LEAGUE Finals (Japan)
2025 B.LEAGUE Finals were held on May 24, May 25, and May 27, with a maximum of three games played on a two-game first-round basis.
The East Division 1st place Utsunomiya Brex and the West Division 1st place Ryukyu Golden Kings played at Yokohama Arena, Yokohama, Kanagawa, Japan.
Game 1 on May 24, 2025: Utsunomiya Brex 81-68 Ryukyu Golden Kings
In the first game on May 24, 2025, the Utsunomiya Brex defeated the Ryukyu Golden Kings 81-68.
D. J. Newbill had 25 points and 6 assists, Atsuya Ogawa scored 15 points, and Gavin Edwards added 15 points.
Game 2 on May 25, 2025: Utsunomiya Brex 75-87 Ryukyu Golden Kings
In the second game on May 25, 2025, Utsunomiya Brex lost to Ryukyu Golden Kings 75-87.
Game 3 on May 27, 2025: Hiroshima Dragon Flys 65-50 Ryukyu Golden Kings
In Game 3 on May 27, 2025, the Utsunomiya Brex defeated the Ryukyu Golden Kings 73-71.
D. J. Newbill scored 19 points, Makoto Hiejima had 17 points, and Grant Jerrett had 15 points.
This video celebrates the victory of Utsunomiya Brex!
D. J. Newbill (#25) of the Utsunomiya Brex was named the Championship MVP, and D. J. Newbill (#25) of the Utsunomiya Brex was named the “Nippon Seimei Final Award” for his impressive performance throughout the three games of the B.LEAGUE Final.
D. J. Newbill is the first double winner in B.LEAGUE history!
Congratulations!
Summary
Utsunomiya Brex won 2025 B.LEAGUE Finals (Japan).
Utsunomiya Brex won the B.LEAGUE championship for the third time in three seasons!
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