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They changed their outfit and looked more like cheerleaders now.616 views
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Ariake Coliseum (Colosseum) in Koto Ward, Tokyo, near Odaiba. One of Tokyo Apache's home courts in Tokyo. Easily accessible via Yurikamome Line (Ariake Station) and Rinkai Line (Kokusai Tenjijo Station). 有明コロシアム236 views
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Tokyo Apache head coach Joe Bryant, Kobe's father.132 views
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Tokyo Apache Dance Team109 views
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Darin Maki96 views
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A low five...92 views
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Final score: 100-99, Tokyo Apache win by 1 point.92 views
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Opposing teams shake hands.90 views
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Game ends amid loud cheers by Apache fans.89 views
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John "Helicopter" Humphrey88 views
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Darin Satoshi Maki82 views
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Dunk79 views
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Darin Maki is from California.78 views
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Tokyo Apache Dance Team (equivalent to cheerleaders)77 views
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Anthony McHenry77 views
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Darin77 views
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Tokyo Apache team members are introduced as they go through a gauntlet of cheerleaders.75 views
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Helicopter flies up75 views
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Uniforms sold in the lobby.74 views
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Joho Masashi74 views
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Nick Davis for free throw.74 views
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Ryukyu Golden Kings practice.73 views
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Joho Masashi73 views
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Nice dunk73 views
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Inside Ariake Colosseum. The front row seats along the court edge are called "Premium Seats" which cost 20,000 yen each. Includes free drinks and food delivered to your seat.71 views
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John flies up again.70 views
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Tokyo Apache merchandise sold in the lobby. Named after the American Indian tribe, the team was established in June 2004 and was one of the inaugural teams of the bj league in Nov. 2005.69 views
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The Koto Ward mayor tosses the ball for a tip-off.69 views
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Tokyo Apache practice on court. The team is a member of the bj League, Japan's top pro basketball league. Unlike Japan's other pro basketball league (Japan Basketball League), foreign players can play in the bj League.67 views
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The game was very enjoyable. But Ariake Colliseum had no heating. It was pretty cold, you need to wear a jacket. But I can imagine the cost of heating this huge arena.67 views
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Iwasa Jun67 views
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The game started at 6 pm.66 views
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Entrance to Ariake Colosseum at around 4 pm, 2 hours before tip-off for the game between Tokyo Apache and Ryukyu Golden Kings on Nov. 29, 2008.63 views
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Tokyo Apache practice.63 views
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National anthem63 views
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Koto Ward mayor says a few words. This was Koto Ward Appreciation Day.63 views
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Cohey Aoki63 views
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Tokyo Apache basketball court. The bj League also focuses on entertainment and seeks fans in their localities through booster clubs. Ticket prices in Tokyo are quite cheap (as low as 2,000 yen for adults).62 views
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Tokyo Apache Dance Team (cheerleaders)62 views
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John62 views
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Cohey Aoki62 views
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Pre-game activities starting at 4 pm started with a free throw which anybody could participate.61 views
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More pregame entertainment.61 views
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Team huddle61 views
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John up again61 views
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Booster club members sitting in the "Apache Seats" (2,500 yen for adults) at one end of the court.60 views
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Helicopter60 views
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Cleanup60 views
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Ryukyu Golden Kings fan section. They came all the way from Okinawa?59 views
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Takushi Naoto of Ryukyu Golden Kings59 views
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Halftime55 views
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Drawing53 views
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Make a wave!52 views
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