FILE–Carl Tamayo of Changwon LG Sakers shoots a jumper within the KBL.–Picture from Changwon LG Sakers
MANILA, Philippines—Carl Tamayo starred as he led the Changwon LG Sakers to a 75-66 win over the Seoul SK Knights in Sport 1 of the Korean Basketball League (KBL) Finals at Jamsil College students Gymnasium on Monday.
The Filipino import confirmed steely nerves in his maiden look within the KBL championship spherical, notching a double-double with 24 factors and 10 rebounds.
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The 24-year-old ahead was on the right track from lengthy vary, hitting 4 of his eight tries. He additionally had a few assists and a block.
Tamayo, the previous College of the Philippines standout, inched nearer to creating historical past as the primary Filipino to win titles within the B.League and KBL.
Though he hardly performed, Tamayo was a member of the Ryukyu Golden Kings squad that claimed the B.League crown in 2023.
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Massive man Assem Marei backstopped Tamayo along with his personal double-double of 19 factors and 14 rebounds.
The LG Sakers shoot for a commanding 2-0 benefit within the best-of-seven sequence on Wednesday.
