Carl Tamayo looks to build on his strong Game 1 performance and lead the Changwon LG Sakers past the Seoul SK Knights for a 2-0 lead in the 2024-25 KBL Finals.
After a statement performance in Game 1, Carl Tamayo and the Changwon LG Sakers aim to tighten their grip on the 2024-25 KBL championship series as they take on the Seoul SK Knights once again on Wednesday, May 7 at 6:00 p.m. (Manila time).
Tamayo brought his championship pedigree to Korea in full force, firing a game-high 24 points along with 10 rebounds, 2 assists, and a block in their 75-66 win in Game 1.
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The 6-foot-4 Filipino forward proved to be the biggest thorn in the side of the top-seeded Knights, dominating both ends of the floor in his KBL Finals debut.
Changwon’s Egyptian import Assem Marei also provided a dominant all-around performance to complement Carl Tamayo’s heroics, finishing with 19 points, 14 rebounds, 4 assists, and 5 steals in Game 1.
Now up 1-0 in the best-of-seven series, the Sakers are looking to build more momentum and push the Knights further on their heels.
On the other side, Juan Gomez de Liaño and the SK Knights will look to regroup quickly and protect their home floor to avoid falling into a 0-2 hole against a surging LG squad.
Game 2 promises fireworks as two Filipino imports clash again—this time with the stakes even higher.
(With reports from Kiko Demigillo)
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