Kevin Quiambao wasted no time announcing his arrival on the playoff stage, powering Goyang Sono to a 105-76 road win over Arvin Tolentino and the Seoul SK Knights in Game One of their Korean Basketball League quarterfinal on Sunday.
Fresh off a Rookie of the Year campaign, Quiambao delivered a statement performance with 28 points on an efficient 10-of-14 shooting, while also tallying six assists and five rebounds.
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After a tightly contested first half, the Gilas Pilipinas forward presided over a second-half surge that saw the Skygunners turn the contest into a one-sided affair.
Now holding a 1-0 lead in the best-of-three series, Goyang Sono is just one win away from booking a semifinal showdown against league-leading Changwon LG Sakers.
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On the other end, Tolentino struggled to find his rhythm but still paced the Knights with 12 points, alongside one rebound and one assist.
Now the Knights' season is on the line.
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