It was the third clash so far this season and the reigning champions have a better score in their past meetings: 2-1.
Panthers were close to drop the game but somehow managed to win the game in the tie-break.
The Russian giant ended the game with 38 points, while on the other side Ikeda Otake had 15, Yamauchi Akai 14 and Michal Kubiak 14 as well.
JT Thunders took the opportunity to win the game and to take over the second place. Thomas Edgar had a good display, scoring 14 points, while his teammate, the Chinese born volleyball player, scored 14 as well.
Men’s V-League, round 21:
JT Thunders – Nagano 3-0 (25-10, 25-14, 25-18)
Osaka – JTEKT 3-0 (25-18, 25-18, 25-23)
Suntory Sunbirds – Panasonic Panthers 2-3 (18-25, 15-25, 25-20, 25-22, 11-15)
Toray Arrows – FC Tokyo 3-0 (25-20, 25-22, 25-15)
Gosei – Oita 3-0 (25-18, 25-18, 25-18)
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