John Amores was triumphant in his return to the hardcourt since his notorious punching incident final November, guiding the Zamboanga Valientes to a 108-94 opening win in opposition to Louvre Surabaya within the 2023 ABL Invitational on the OCBC Arena in Singapore.
The former JRU cager listed 16 factors within the victory whereas additionally racking up 5 rebounds and two steals. He connived with former Terrafirma import Antonio Hester who poured in 35 markers, together with 16 within the fourth, alongside 11 boards, 4 steals, and three dimes of their comeback victory.
Zamboanga was gazing a 9-point deficit heading into the fourth however due to Hester, they turned issues round late to seal the deal.
Louvre’s Marcus Hammonds paced the workforce with 32 factors, seven rebounds, and 5 assists.
Zamboanga at present leads the workforce standings alongside Hong Kong Eastern, Singapore Slingers, and Saigon Heat, which the Philippine workforce will subsequent face on Friday at 6 p.m.
—JMB, GMA Integrated News
