The Daily Tribune
HK Eastern makes quarters
Hong Kong Eastern clinched a quarterfinal spot in the PBA Commissioner's Cup with a 134-110 victory over Terrafirma Dyip.
Eastern overcame a slow start, with a decisive 10-0 run in the third quarter propelling them forward.
The team dominated the fourth quarter, outscoring Terrafirma 45-31 and extending their lead to as many as 29 points.
Coach Mensur Bajramovi? attributed the improved energy in the second half to a locker room discussion.
Six players scored in double figures for Eastern, led by Ramon Cao with 23 points and seven rebounds, and Kobey Lam with 20 points and 10 assists.
Eastern's bench significantly outperformed Terrafirma's, contributing 82 points compared to the Dyip's 30.
The win improved Eastern's record to 7-3, placing them in a three-way tie for second place and boosting their chances for a twice-to-beat advantage in the quarterfinals.
Chris McLaughlin exited the game early due to an apparent ankle injury.
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