Ramos drills winner to lift Asia All-Stars in B.League Asia Cross Tournament

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Dwight Ramos delivered the moment that decided it all on Friday, Jan. 16, sending the Asia All-Stars to a thrilling victory at the B.LEAGUE All-Star Asia Cross Tournament at Happiness Arena in Nagoya, Japan.

With the championship round using a first-to-30 format, every possession carried weight. The Asia All-Stars stayed composed as the game tightened to a single shot.

Heart-stopping finish, unforgettable moment. Ramos for the win. [photo credit: B.League]
Heart-stopping finish, unforgettable moment. Ramos for the win. [photo credit: B.League]

A one-shot finish in Nagoya

B2 Selected, a squad made up of standouts from Japan’s B2 League, stood on the brink at 29-27. One basket would have ended the contest.

Knowing time and space were limited, the Asia All-Stars hunted the equalizer from deep. Kiefer Ravena fired first from beyond the arc, drawing iron and keeping the door ajar.

Ramos rises when it matters most

The loose ball swung to Ramos, who wasted no time. He rose with confidence and drilled the three-pointer that pushed the Asia All-Stars to 30 and sealed a 30-29 win.

The shot capped a pressure-filled finale and underscored Ramos’ poise on a stage packed with elite talent. It was a walk-off moment that defined the tournament’s climax.

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