MANILA — Mighty Sports-Go for Gold Philippines locked in the Jones Cup title after a 97-74 rout of Chinese Taipei Blue at Xinzhuang Gym in New Taipei City, Taiwan on Saturday (July 20) night.
Mighty Sports pulled away late in the second quarter to eventually pummel the host squad and clinch its second championship in the tournament with one game to spare against Chinese Taipei White on Sunday night.
Renaldo Balkman made 21 points, four rebounds, two assists, two blocks, and one steal before leaving the game late in the third quarter due to an apparent nose injury for Mighty Sports, which can complete the 8-0 sweep of the tournament against CT White.
Eugene Phelps added 17 points, nine rebounds, and one assist.
Chen Ying-Chun put up 19 points, six rebounds, and six assists for Chinese Taipei Blue, which still has a chance to salvage second place if it beats South Korea also on Sunday night. (PNA)
