CARL Tamayo picked up from where he left off and erupted for 31 points in Changwon LG Sakers’ 86-82 thriller over Anyang Jung Kwan Jang Red Boosters in the Korean Basketball League (KBL) on Saturday at Anyang Gymnasium.
The former University of the Philippines stalwart made sure that his efforts won’t go for naught this time out, firing 31 points, eight rebounds, two steals, an assist, and a block to push his side up to a 15-13 card.
It’s a sweet redemption for Tamayo whose 37-point night against the Seoul Samsung Thunders last Thursday ended in defeat.
READ: Carl Tamayo scores 37 points in Changwon LG Sakers loss
This time, he made sure that Changwon would come away with the victory as his jumper with 1:27 left gave his side the 84-73 as Anyang ran out of time after staging a late 9-2 charge.
Javi Gomez de Liano collected 13 points on 3-of-7 shooting from deep, to go with five boards in the loss that kept the Red Boosters at the bottom of the standings at 7-21.
Cagulangan shows class in KBL debut
Fellow Isko JD Cagulangan also immediately showed why he’s one of the top young guards in the Philippines today, impressing in his Korean Basketball League (KBL) debut.
The UAAP Finals MVP made a strong impression in Suwon KT Sonicboom’s 78-63 defeat to Seoul Samsung Thunders at Suwon KT Sonicboom Arena.
Despite the team’s defeat, Cagulangan was a head turner in his first game for his new team, firing seven points and dishing out nine assists, to go with five steals and four rebounds.
Still, Suwon KT fell to 15-12, still at fourth place in the standings.
Justin Gutang nabbed 11 points, four assists, a rebound, and a block for Seoul (10-17) after being named as an All-Star replacement, joining fellow Pinoy imports SJ Belangel and Ethan Alvano.
Kevin Quiambao was a curious observer in Goyang Sono Skygunners’ slim 73-70 loss to Busan KCC Egis at Goyang Sono Arena.
With the reigning UAAP Season MVP just arriving earlier in the day, his new team dropped to its fourth consecutive defeat to slump at 9-19.
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