The Toyama Grouses, one of B. League¡¯s premier offensive clubs, present a formidable challenge for opposing defenses.

They put points on the board in a hurry. The Grouses are No. 2 in the 18-team first division in scoring (84.3 points per game).

They also have a penchant for giving up more points than they score ¡ª they are dead last in points allowed (84.3) ¡ª and in each of their last eight defeats they have given up 80 or more points, including during a five-game skid in January. What¡¯s more, Grouses foes are making 47.6 percent of their shots, the second-highest percentage in B1.