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Mighty Sports go 3-0 in Jones Cup with rout of Japan
Mighty Sports-Go for Gold Philippines secured a commanding 94-59 victory against Japan in the 41st William Jones Cup, maintaining their undefeated streak with a 3-0 record.
Renaldo Balkman, celebrating his birthday, led the team with 27 points, 12 rebounds, and 2 blocks, while former PBA import Eugene Phelps added 19 points and 7 rebounds.
Fil-Am guard Mikey Williams contributed 17 points, including three successful three-point shots, and Jason Brickman chipped in 8 points.
Despite an early 12-5 lead by Japan, Mighty Sports responded with a 13-1 run and extended their lead to 38-26 by halftime.
A 9-0 run spearheaded by Brickman in the second quarter and another 13-5 run in the third quarter, punctuated by a Williams triple, solidified Mighty Sports' control of the game.
This dominant performance follows their previous 90-74 victory over Jordan, where they also established an early lead.
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