JUSTIN Gutang delivered an efficient showing off the bench to help the Changwon LG Sakers hold off Anyang KGC, 76-75, in the Korean Basketball League on Thursday night at the Anyang Indoor Gymnasium.
Filipinos in KBL stats March 16
The Filipino wingman contributed nine points on 4-of-6 shooting, two steals, one rebound, and one assist in less than 10 minutes of play off the bench in the game featuring the league’s top two teams.
Changwon improved to 33-16 to move just a half-game behind their front-running victims, who fell to 34-16.
Egyptian center Assem Marei led the Sakers with 21 points, 16 boards, two steals, and one assist.
Rhenz Abando had 10 points on 3-of-9 shooting, one rebound, one assist, and one block in 30 minutes as a starter, but Anyang fell short in its comeback from 14 points down in front of its home fans.
Ethan Alvano also put up a solid showing in Wonju DB’s 71-58 victory over the Seoul Samsung Thunders at the Jamsil Indoor Gymnasium.
The Filipino-American playmaker had 10 points on 4-of-11 shooting, including two triples, on top of four assists, two steals, and one carom in almost 31 minutes as a starter to help his team improve to 19-30.
The Thunders stayed at the bottom at 13-36.
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