MANILA, Philippines — Kiefer Ravena seeks to get back on track, injured Ray Parks Jr. remains day-to-day while pals Thirdy Ravena and Kobe Paras lock horns as Filipino imports resume their campaigns in the second week of the Japan B. League.
After splitting their opening games against Thirdy and San-en NeoPhoenix (1-1), Kiefer and the Shiga Lakestars (1-1) host the Javi Gomez de Liaño-less Ibaraki Robots (0-2) at the Ukaruchan Arena at 4:05 p.m.
De Liaño is unavailable for his squad due to a mandatory 14-day quarantine after arriving in Japan earlier this week.
But all eyes will be on Thirdy and Paras as they usher in a new chapter in their storied friendship and rivalry when San-en hosts the Niigata Albirex BB (1-1) at the Hamamatsu Arena at 5:05 p.m.