SJ Belangel explodes for 32 points to lead Filipino stars in KBL weekend action
SJ Belangel explodes for 32 points to lead Filipino stars in KBL weekend action
The former Gilas Pilipinas guard put on a masterclass performance as Daegu KOGAS Pegasus edged Ulsan Hyundai Mobis Phoebus, 79-77, on Saturday. Belangel’s explosive scoring display was complemented by six assists and five rebounds, lifting Daegu’s record to 9-19 in what proved to be the strongest individual performance among Filipino players during the weekend.
Tamayo’s heroics fall short in thrilling contest
Carl Tamayo delivered an impressive 21-point outing, but it wasn’t enough as Changwon LG Sakers suffered a heartbreaking 76-75 defeat to JD Cagulangan and the Suwon KT SonicBoom on Sunday. Despite Tamayo’s solid all-around contribution of two rebounds and two assists, Derrick Williams‘ game-winner proved to be the decisive factor, ending the Sakers’ two-game winning streak. Nevertheless, Changwon maintains its league-leading position with a 20-8 record.
Cagulangan contributed six points, five assists, and two rebounds for the 15-14 SonicBoom, building on his previous performance of two points, six rebounds, and six assists in their commanding 76-60 victory over Goyang Sono Skygunners the day before.
Mixed results across the Filipino contingent
Kevin Quiambao struggled with his shooting touch, managing 17 points on a disappointing 3-of-12 from beyond the arc, along with three rebounds and two assists in Saturday’s loss that dropped Goyang to a 10-18 record.
William Navarro sustained his return to form with a near-double-double performance of 17 points and nine rebounds, though Busan KCC Egis fell 76-68 to Anyang Jung Kwan Jang on Sunday. The defeat saw Busan slip to 16-12, while Rhenz Abando was held to just two points and one assist for the 19-10 Anyang squad.
Ethan Alvano delivered a complete statistical performance in Wonju DB Promy’s 83-76 road victory against Seoul Samsung Thunders at Jamsil Indoor Gymnasium on Sunday. Alvano stuffed the stat sheet with 17 points, 10 assists, and seven rebounds, propelling Wonju to an 18-10 record. Justin Gutang managed four points, three rebounds, and three assists in the losing effort for Seoul Samsung, which dropped to 9-19.
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