Monday May 13, 2013
Hubbard leads hot Dragons to another easy win
PETALING JAYA: Westports Malaysia Dragons may have booked their berth in the Asean Basketball League (ABL) semi-final playoffs but it did not stop them from beating Saigon Heat 93-84 at the MABA Stadium.
American centre Marcus Hubbard was the toast of the team as he scored 27 points, including a thunderous two-handed slam with three minutes left in the game, to spur the Dragons to victory.
Hubbard’s compatriot Gavin Edwards and Filipino import Justin Melton recorded a double-double each – 18 points and 10 rebounds and 11 points and 11 assists respectively – for the Dragons, who have now won eight in a row at home.
Another outstanding performer was Dragons’ captain Guga Batumalai, who scored 18 points off the bench.
In the semis, the Dragons will host favourites San Miguel Beermen at MABA Stadium on Friday while the Heat will travel to Bangkok to meet Sports Rev Thailand Slammers at Nimibutr Stadium on Wednesday.
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