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HIGHLIGHTS: Philippines vs South Korea – Jones Cup 2019
Mighty Sports-Go for Gold secured a dominant 94-59 victory over Japan in the Jones Cup 2019, showcasing the capability of their local players.
Fil-Am guard Mikey Williams led the local charge with 17 points against Japan, demonstrating strong offensive performance.
Imports Renaldo Balkman and Eugene Phelps contributed significantly in their games.
The team then took down Canada 116-87, with Fil-Am guard Jeremiah Gray scoring 25 points.
Mighty Sports now holds a 4-0 slate, alongside South Korea who also holds the same record after defeating Indonesia 117-55.
Filipino players like Roosevelt Adams, Mikey Williams, Jason Brickman, Aaron Black, and Gab Banal are capable of countering Korea's balanced shooting.
The team's performance highlights their potential to compete effectively even without a full reliance on imports.
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