RHENZ Abando had a triumphant return to Korea as Anyang Jung Kwan Jang Red Boosters took down Goyang Sono Skygunners, 69-50, on Saturday at Anyang JKJ Arena.
The Filipino import only had three points in 17 minutes of play but grabbed six rebounds and one assist for Anyang's opener in the Korean Basketball League (KBL).
For his part, Kevin Quiambao only registered six points, six boards, two assists, and one block in the Goyang Sono defeat.
Last year's KBL Rookie of the Year JD Cagulangan also got off to a superb start for Suwon KT SonicBoom as they routed Busan KCC Egis, 85-67, at Suwon KT Arena.
The former University of the Philippines standout dropped 12 points, four assists, two rebounds, and one steal to earn the home win.
William Navarro only scored two points and had a rebound and a steal in eight minutes of action, as Busan went down to 0-2.
Justin Gutang also fired 16 points to aid Seoul Samsung Thunders to their first win in a 98-76 blowout of Daegu KOGAS Pegasus at Daegu Gymnasium.
The former Benilde Blazer shot 4-of-6 from deep, and collected four boards, four steals, three assists, and two blocks to level Seoul's record to 1-1.
SJ Belangel registered 16 points built from a pair of triples, alongside five steals, three rebounds, and two assists in the defeat to start his new season for Daegu.
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