Thirdy Ravena and the San-en NeoPhoenix failed to sustain their early lead as they absorbed another loss, 94-87, against the Shiga Lakestars in the Japan B. League on Saturday, April 10, at the Ukaruchan Arena in Shiga, Japan.

Ravena, who returned from injury on March 31, suffered another injury scare as he exited the game with 1:28 left in the final frame after getting elbowed on the head by Jordan Hamilton.

Despite the loss, the Filipino basketball star finally racked up his first double-digit performance since his basketball return, dropping 14 points to go with 3 rebounds and 1 assist.

The Lakestars, who won their first home game, improved to an 18-32 record while San-en picked up its seventh straight loss and dropped to 11-41.

Hamilton propelled Shiga’s come-from-behind win as he poured in 18 points off a 5-of-5 clip from beyond the arc in the 4th quarter alone.

The American finished with a double-double of 34 points and 11 assists to go with 6 rebounds.

San-en looked on track of holding the lead as the visiting team managed to stretch it to a 57-48 advantage in the 7:47 mark of the 3rd quarter.

But Kevin Hareyama drained a three with 1:33 left in the 3rd frame to take the lead 65-64, paving the way for a come-from-behind performance.

American-Jamaican Kyle Hunt continued to star for the NeoPhoenix, scoring 26 points, 7 boards and 2 assists.

San-en aims to end its losing streak in its rematch against Shiga on Sunday, April 11, 1:05 pm, Manila time.

The Scores

Shiga 94 – Hamilton 34, Brandt 19, Karimata 14, Hareyama 8, Nomoto 7, Octeus 4, Imagawa 4, Murakami 2, Maeda 2, Ito 0, Tongu 4.

San-en 87 – Hunt 26, Jelovac 16, Ravena 14, Kawashima 9, T. Suzuki 9, Okada 7, Miljenovic 4, Terazono 2, Yamamoto 0, Ota 0, S. Suzuki 0, Tsuya 0.

Quarters: 22-27, 42-46, 67-66, 94-87.