RHENZ Abando made his debut of Anyang KGC, which pulled off a 70-68 triumph over of Suwon KT Sonicboom in the 2022-23 Korean Basketball League tournament at the Goyang Gymnasium.
Abando, who recently recovered from a hip injury, scored six points and grabbed four rebounds for Anyang as they moved ahead in the solo lead with their 6-1 win-loss slate.
Omari Spellman banged in 21 points, while Park Jihoon and Yang Heejong added 10 points apiece for Anyang.
Ha Yoongi had 19 points for Sonicboom, which has a 1-5 card.
Earlier, RJ Abarrientos and Ulsan Hyundai Mobis fell to Changwon LG, bowing 68-79, at Changwon Gymnasium.
Abarrientos was held to just nine points with five assists and four rebounds.
Lee Jaedo was the highest scorer for the Sakers with 18 points.
The Sakers hiked their slate to 3-3, with Assem Marei hitting a double-double as well with 14 points and 13 rebounds.
Justin Knox paced the Phoebus with 17 points and nine rebounds.
Ulsan dropped to a 4-2 record to tie with Wonju DB and Goyang for second.
Meanwhile, SJ Belangel shot six triples and tallied 25 points for the Daegu KOGAS Pegasus in their 92-83 beating of Goyang at the Goyang Gymnasium. Belangel’s showing raise Daegu’s standing to 2-4.