Ray Parks Jr. slowly recovers form, outduels Ravena and Shiga

By Leobert Julian A. de la Peña

Bobby Ray Parks Jr. showed his brilliant offensive artillery as he helped Nagoya decimate Kiefer Ravena and Shiga, 107-68, in another edition of an all-Filipino import duel in the Japan B. League.

Laser-focused to get the job done against one of his main rivals, Ray Parks Jr. became the main focus on offense for Nagoya and poured in 22 huge points, four rebounds, and four assists.

Parks Jr. was also efficient from the field on 9/15 shooting in only 25 minutes of action. The leftie superstar was already ruled out of his minutes’ restrictions due to his past injury.

It was total domination for Nagoya as they just outplayed Shiga in all facets of the game including a merciless third quarter when the lead swelled to 41 points.

Parks Jr. was just everywhere for Nagoya as he immediately scored seven of his team’s first 13 points in the first quarter.

The offensive showcase would continue as Parks Jr. worked his favorite step-back three from the left elbow and attacked the Shiga interior for easy deuces underneath.

On the other hand, Ravena, who played tremendously for Shiga during their past meetings, only scored five points on 1/13 shooting from the field.

The Filipino guard struggled from the field all night long as he had to deal with Nagoya’s lengthy wing defenders.