RJ Abarrientos is a win away from organising a semifinals conflict with fellow Filipino import Rhenz Abando as his Ulsan Hyundai Mobis Phoebus is at present in a stalemate in opposition to Goyang Carrot within the quarterfinal spherical of the 2023 Korean Basketball League (KBL).
Ulsan had the chance to brush Goyang however they fell in Game 2 in an 86-79 contest on Tuesday night time. They dominated Game 1, 86-71, with Abarrientos, who was lately topped Rookie of the Year, registering 9 factors, 5 assists, and three rebounds.
Abarrientos then listed 16 markers, six dimes, and two boards in Game Two however these weren’t sufficient as Ulsan wasted a 14-point result in permit Goyang to equalize the best-of-three sequence.
Should Ulsan get better and ultimately win the sequence, it can face Abando and top-seeded Anyang KGC, who certified for an outright semis slot after ending the elimination spherical with a 37-17 win-loss card.
Ulsan closed out the common season at fourth spot with a 34-20 card.
Ulsan will look to seal their semis ticket come Game Three on Thursday at 6 p.m.
—Bea Micaller/JMB, GMA Integrated News
Source: www.gmanetwork.com
