Hong Kong Eastern’s dream of reaching their first East Asia Super League (EASL) playoffs hangs by a thread heading into their final group match at home next week. Following their 83-74 away loss in Japan to Utsunomiya Brex last week, the city’s only professional basketball team must beat Brex by 10 points or more at Southorn Stadium on Wednesday. The team also have to hope the Japanese B League side beat Taipei Fubon Braves at home a week later, to ensure they advance to the six-team playoffs in Macau in March. Dominic Gilbert in action against Seoul SK Knights at Southorn Stadium. Photo: Hong Kong Eastern“It would be a great accomplishment for the team to make it to the final six in Macau,” the 29-year-old forward said.