JD Cagulangan played a big part in Suwon KT Sonicboom’s 80-67 victory vs. Busan KCC Egis on Friday at Busan Sajik Gymnasium.
The UAAP Season 87 Finals MVP chipped in eight points, but made his impact through his playmaking, dishing out six assists to go with six rebounds and three steals, as his side secured back-to-back wins to improve to 23-17 in the Korean Basketball League.
Carl Tamayo’s return to the Changwon LG Sakers also ended up with a win, as they scored the 74-62 victory over Seoul Samsung Thunders at Changwon Gymnasium on Thursday.
Returning from Gilas Pilipinas duty in the February window of the 2025 FIBA Asia Cup qualifiers, he was limited to just four points, four rebounds, and two assists in 15 minutes.
Nonetheless, it kept Changwon’s four-game win streak going, as it now sits at second with a 25-14 card.
Justin Gutang had eight points, two boards, and one assist in the loss for Seoul, which fell to 12-26.
Elsewhere in the league, Migs Oczon chimed in five points, two rebounds, two steals, and an assist in Ulsan Hyundai Mobis Phoebus’ 80-77 defeat to Seoul SK Knights at Dongcheon Gymnasium.
Ulsan slid to a 24-15 slate, as it saw the end of its two-game win streak.
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