Team Japeth defeated Team Scottie, 140-136, within the 2023 PBA All-Star Game, which made its return after a three-year hiatus on Sunday on the City of Passi Arena in Iloilo.
In this version of the All-Star Game, a number of adjustments have been launched such because the four-point line and the three-point dunk.
Paul Lee was named the All-Star Game MVP, whereas Team Japeth was additionally named because the winner of the dance-off.
Coached by Ginebra tactician Tim Cone, Team Japeth was composed of Japeth Aguilar, Raymond Almazan, Arwind Santos, Alex Cabagnot, Jio Jalalon, Jamie Malonzo, Chris Newsome, Roger Pogoy, Calvin Oftana, Paul Lee, Jeremiah Gray, Gian Mamuyac, and Nards John Pinto.
Team Scottie, in the meantime, was composed of Scottie Thompson, Christian Standhardinger, CJ Perez, Calvin Abueva, Robert Bolick, Arvin Tolentino, Kevin Alas, Jayson Castro, Stanley Pringle, Marcio Lassiter, Mark Barroca, and two-time MVP James Yap, with Rain or Shine head coach Yeng Guiao on the helm.
—JMB, GMA Integrated News
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