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By Rhenz Abando KGC. – PHOTO KBL
MANILA, Philippines – Rhenz Abando played little, but Anyang KGC defeated RJ Abarrientos and Ulsan Hyundai Mobis Phoebus, 77-68, for their third straight win in the 2022-23 Korea Basketball League Season on Saturday at Dongchun Stadium.
Abando only saw action for 8 minutes and 34 seconds, scoring four points on 2-of-2 shooting on top of one rebound, one assist, and a block.
Former NBA player Omari Spellman, once again, led Anyang’s balanced attack with 16 points, 17 rebounds, five assists, and three blocks to tighten the league lead with an improved 19-8 record.
Moon Sung-gon and Byun Joon-Hyung combined for 5-of-10 three-point shooting to finish with 15 and 14 points, respectively. Oh Se-geun was also instrumental for Anyang with 13 points, five boards, two assists, one block, and a steal.
Abarrientos had 13 points on 2-of-8 shooting from deep and dished out seven assists and grabbed four rebounds, but Ulsan suffered its second straight loss, slipping to third seed with a 15-11 card.
The Gilas guard came off a 29-point outburst with seven treys last Tuesday in a 101-91 loss to Suwon.
Gaige Prim led Mobis Phoebus with 16 points and 12 rebounds in his only loss in the last game of the year.
Meanwhile, SJ Belangel was benched but Daegu KOGAS Pegasus finally ended their six-game skid with an 84-81 win over Goyang Carrot Jumpers at Goyang Stadium.
Pegasus displayed a collective effort with Lee Dae-sung exploding for 31 points on 4-of-4 shooting from deep on top of four rebounds, three assists, and two steals.
Murphy Holloway posted a double-double of 23 points and 16 rebounds, while Shin Seung-min had 11 markers, five boards, five assists, and two steals to end Daegu’s woes.
Pegasus improved its record to 11-16 before ending 2022.
Rock slid to an even 13-13 card in sixth place with Jeon Sung-hyun leading the way with 24 points from five treys.
Didrik Lawson had 20 points and 14 rebounds, while Jo Han-jin and Lee Jung-hyun added 13 points apiece in their third straight loss.
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