Renz Abando. Photo from Anyang KGC
MANILA, Philippines—Rhenz Abando outplayed RJ Abarrientos as Anyang KGC beat Ulsan Hyundai Mobis Phoebus, 100-86, during the 2022-23 Korean Basketball League season on Wednesday at Dongchun Gymnasium.
Former NCAA MVP Letran led Anyang’s attack as he scored 20 points, 3 rebounds, 2 steals and 2 saves in 30 minutes of play.
However, Abando fouled with six minutes left and his team were leading by 29 points.
Oh Se-keun also made a big contribution to visitors Anyang with 18 points, six rebounds and six assists, as Omari Spellman shot three three times to finish with 17 points on seven pounds and three cents.
Anyang boosted his tournament lead record to 22-9 ahead of KBL All-Star Weekend, where Abando and Abarrientos will team up with SJ Belangel in the 3×3 event as Team Philippines battles Team KBL including Byeon Jun -hyung of Anyang, Goyang Lee Jung-hyun of Carrot Jumpers and Kim Sun-hyung of Seoul SK Knights.
The Filipino trio teamed up with Gilas Pilipinas in the Fiba Asia Cup 2022 qualifiers this past June 2021 in Clark.
Abarrientos was limited to six points as he shot only 2/9 from the 3-point line but contributed 4 assists and 3 steals.
The former Far Eastern University bodyguard will be the only Asian player to participate in the All-Star match.
Ulsan dropped to 17-14 despite Gaige Prim’s efforts with 23 points, 10 bounces, 3 assists, 2 steals and one block.
On Tuesday, Justin Gutang made the most of his limited minutes as Changwon LG Sakers dominated Seoul SK Knights, 85-61, at Jamsil Student Arena.
Gutang had seven points, four assists and one recovery after just 14 minutes of play as Changwon improved the score to 17-12 with Lee Jae-do leading with 19 points, four goals and two phases. construction.
Assem MaSrei gave the Sakers 14 points, 19 chess boards and 7 coins.
BUT RELATED STORY
Continue reading
Register QUESTIONER PLUS to get access to The Philippine Daily Inquirer and more than 70 other titles, share up to 5 gadgets, listen to news, download as early as 4am and share articles on social media. Call 896 6000.
For feedback, complaints or requests, Contact us.
