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The first Japanese Professional Basketball League (bj-league) was inaugurated in November, 2005 with 6 teams (Sendai 89ERS, Niigata Albirex BB, Saitama Broncos, Tokyo Apache, Osaka Evessa, and Oita Heat Devils) participated in the 120 games in total during the regular season. At the end, Osaka became the first champion of the season.
For the Second season, The Toyama Grouses and the Takamatsu Five Arrows joined the league. In this season, Osaka won the finals for the second straight year.
For the third season, "bj-league" welcomed to more expansion team, Rizing Fukuoka and Ryukyu Golden Kings. "bj-league" will stage exciting games over the season!
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