KBL: RJ Abarrientos, Ulsan fall to Abando-less Anyang
Ulsan Hyundai Mobis Phoebus’ RJ Abarrientos. –KBL PHOTO
MANILA, Philippines— Anyang KGC, playing without Rhenz Abando, towered over RJ Abarrientos and Ulsan Hyundai Mobis Phoebus, 93-84, in the Korean Basketball League on Thursday.
Abando sat out Thursday’s game due to a hip injury while Abarrientos took charge in Ulsan’s loss that put them at a 1-1 record.
Article continues after this advertisementAbarrientos played the most minutes in the rotation, resulting in a near double-double of 12 points, nine assists and two steals.
Woo-Seok Lee was the leading scorer for Ulsan in the defeate with 21 points and seven rebounds.
Oh Se-Kyeun paced Anyang to the victory with 19 markers. Former NBA player Omari Spellman finished with 15 markers and nine boards.
Article continues after this advertisementMeanwhile, SJ Belangel helped Daegu KOGAS Pegasus notch a 98-78 win against Wonju DB Promy on Wednesday.
Following Yousso Ndoye’s monster performance of 22 points and 17 rebounds, Belangel helped Daegu’s cause with 14 markers and eight boards.
