Kevin Quiambao and Francis Escandor waxed sizzling from rainbow nation to tow the Strong Group Athletics previous Syria’s Al Wahda, 89-67, on Saturday within the Dubai International Basketball Championship at Al Nasr Club, Dubai.
The reigning UAAP Most Valuable Player related all six three-point makes an attempt en path to a 24-point outing, whereas his De La Salle University teammate Escandor drilled 5 triples in his 18-point efficiency.
The Philippine consultant led by as a lot as 27 factors previous the midway mark of the ultimate body, 82-55, earlier than ultimately taking its second win.
Strong Group additionally gained its opening sport towards the UAE National Team, 82-66.
Aside from the 2 collegiate standouts, Jordan Heading and Andray Blatche additionally scored in double digits with 12 factors apiece.
Myron Jordan led Al Wahda with 19 factors, whereas Jomaru Hohadbrown with 17 factors for Syria.
Strong Group will return to motion on Sunday once they play Lebanon’s Homenetmen at 11:15 p.m.
—JKC, GMA Integrated News
Source: www.gmanetwork.com
