The second round encounter between brothers Kiefer and Thirdy Ravena might not happen at all this season.
The B.League has canceled the game between Shiga and San-En this weekend, which would have taken place at Hamamatsu Arena.
This as a NeoPhoenix player has tested positive for COVID-19 while coming into close contact with 13 other players.
“We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience and concern to all of the fighting clubs, Shiga Lakestars, boosters, as well as San-en Neo-Phoenix official partners, boosters, and everyone involved. Thank you for your understanding,” read the statement of San-En.
The series between Shiga and San-En is tied at 1-1 with the Lakestars taking a 93-83 win last October 2. Meanwhile, the NeoPhoenix were able to take it back the next day, 101-96.
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This is the second series that have been canceled so far for both the Lakestars and the NeoPhoenix.
Shiga was supposed to face Mikawa while San-En was scheduled to take on Hokkaido last January 8 and 9.
The Lakestars currently sit at ninth place in the B.League West with a 9-17 standing. On the other hand, the NeoPhoenix is at tenth with a 4-22 slate.
The next scheduled game for Kiefer and Shiga is a showdown with Dwight Ramos and Toyama on Wednesday, January 26.
On the other hand, Thirdy and San-En will take on Kyoto on January 29 and 30.
