Rhenz Abando is a champion as soon as once more as his Anyang KGC dominated the East Asia Super League (EASL) Champions Week with a 90-84 victory towards Seoul SK Knights of their All-Korean conflict on Sunday on the Okinawa Arena in Japan.
Abando chipped in 11 factors, two rebounds, and two assists within the win as the previous rookie MVP for the Letran Knights copped his first skilled basketball title since becoming a member of Anyang in July 2022.
American import Darryl Monroe led the way in which for Anyang with 21 factors, 16 rebounds, and 5 assists whereas Omari Spellman chimed in with 19 markers, 11 boards, and two dimes as Anyang pocketed a complete of $250,000 whereas Seoul took house $100,000.
As Abando’s crew triumphed, although, two Philippine squads bowed out early of the tourney.
Reigning PBA Philippine Cup champion San Miguel and TNT each had quick stints because the Beermen fell to Anyang with a lopsided 142-87 defeat to finish its group stage marketing campaign. The Tropang Giga, then again, absorbed an 80-69 loss to defending KBL champion Seoul SK final Friday evening.
Both SMB and TNT completed final of their respective teams.
—Bea Micaller/JMB, GMA Integrated News
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