ARVIN Tolentino exploded for 25 points and six rebounds in 34 minutes to will the Seoul SK Knights to a thrilling 66–65 victory over Wonju DB in the Korean Basketball League on Sunday.
The 6-foot-5 wingman went 9-of-16 from the floor, steering the Knights to a 24–15 record - just one game behind Wonju.
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SJ Belangel outshone fellow Filipino import Jake Figueroa as Daegu Kogas Pegasus dominated Hyundai Mobis Phoebus, 84–65, at the Dongchun Gymnasium.
The former Gilas Pilipinas guard tallied eight points, three assists, and a rebound, while Figueroa added three points and three rebounds in limited minutes.
On the other hand, Rhenz Abando contributed nine points, four rebounds, and an assist in 23 minutes, but Anyang was edged by the LG Sakers, 77–69, and fell to a 25–14 record.
Over in the Japan B.League, Filipino imports also made waves.
The Chiba Jets held off Alvark Tokyo, 72–64, with Quentin Millora-Brown contributing hustle and timely plays, finishing with four points and three rebounds in 20 minutes.
AJ Edu followed suit, helping the Gunma Crane Thunders secure an 84–68 win over Ray Parks’ Osaka Evessa.
Edu’s four points and five rebounds countered Parks’ 11-point, three-rebound, and three-assist effort.
Not all outings ended in victory, but several Filipino imports still left their mark as Dwight Ramos delivered one of the day’s most impactful stat lines in a tough loss, posting 19 points, six rebounds, and five assists for Levanga Hokkaido in their 95–91 defeat to Seahorses Mikawa, shooting an impressive 7-of-9 from the floor.
The returning Kai Sotto continued his steady production with 14 points and six rebounds in 28 minutes, but Koshigaya Alphas fell 76–67 to Sendai 89ers.
Kiefer Ravena also chipped in 11 points in 26 minutes for Yokohama in their 78–72 loss to NeoPhoenix.
Elsewhere, the Nagoya Fighting Eagles suffered a close 80–75 loss to Ibaraki Robots, with Francis Lopez grabbing four rebounds in limited action.
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