Strong SGA start

The Dwight Howard-powered Strong Group Athletics jumpstarts its campaign in the 33rd Dubai International Basketball Championship with an 82-66 mauling of the United Arab Emirates’ national team at the latter’s home turf early Saturday morning. Here, the NBA veteran Howard, who had 14 points, 6 rebounds and 2 steals, makes his move against a UAE defender. SGA notched its second win at the expense of Syrian team Al Wahda, 89-67, the following day. Dennis Mallari