Thirdy Ravena returns to play after COVID-19 recovery, San-En NeoPhoenix notches a win

The San-En NeoPhoenix scored a big road victory in the Japan Professional Basketball League (B.League) as they defeated Levanga Hokkaido, 83-69, on Saturday. The win came as Thirdy Ravena returned to the game after recovering from the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19).

Ravena registered five points and three rebounds in their second win since he joined the team.

"It was a return game from COVID-19. It will be better from now on," the caption of his highlights reel said.

Here are some of the highlights of his return:

?December 12th,2020 #BLEAGUE Round13 GAME1?
Highlight of today's #ThirdyRavena!!!
18:46mins,5pts,3reb,2ast

Final score
Levanga Hokkaido 69 - 83 #SanEnNeoPhoenix
WIN!!!

It was a return game from COVID-19. It will be better from now on.
Thank you for your support! pic.twitter.com/pAI1fzsI47

— ??????????????????San-En NEOPHOENIX (@NEO_PHOENIX) December 12, 2020

The Asian import of NeoPhoenix returned to practice on Friday after testing negative for COVID-19.

The team announced Ravena was positive for the disease in November.

San-En NeoPhoenix and Hokkaido will play again on Sunday to finish their series. — LA, GMA News