MANILA – Carl Tamayo provided offensive spark as Changwon LG Sakers defeated Goyang Sono Skygunners, 67-64, in the Korean Basketball League on Sunday at the Changwon Gymnasium.
The former University of the Philippines Fighting Maroons big man finished with 17 points as the LG Sakers snapped a two-game losing skid to improve to a 14-12 win-loss slate.
Tamayo stated after the game that he is still in the process of regaining his conditioning after sustaining a groin injury during their game last week.
“My body is fine. However, it’s been difficult to find my rhythm after returning to the game after the injury. I’m trying to find my rhythm quickly,” Tamayo said.
Yu Ki-sang chipped in 13 markers, while Darryl Monroe had a near triple-double performance of 10 points, 12 rebounds, and seven assists for Changwon.
DJ Burns Jr. finished with 18 points to lead the Skygunners, while Min Ki-nam added 10 markers as they dropped to a 9-17 win-loss slate.
The Skygunners are still waiting the arrival of former De La Salle University Green Archers star forward Kevin Quiambao as their Asian Quota Player later this month.
Negrense Samjosef Belangel had another fine performance as Daegu Korea Gas Corporation Pegasus edged the slumping Anyang Jung Kwan Jang Red Boosters, 84-77.
The former Ateneo de Manila University Blue Eagles star guard tallied 11 points, seven assists, and three rebounds as the Pegasus improved to 14-10. The Red Boosters dropped to 7-18.
Juan Gomez de Liano, on the other hand, tallied two points as the league-leading Seoul SK Knights (19-6) prevailed over the Suwon KT Sonicboom (15-11), 67-63./PN
