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EASL: Jeremy Lin powers New Taipei Kings past Meralco anew

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Rom Anzures, ABS-CBN News

<div class="embed-wrap"><figure data-feedback="fb:likes,fb:comments"><img alt="Jeremy Lin in action for the New Taipei Kings. Handout/EASL." src="https://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/2024/sports/01/03/010324_easl_new-taipei-kings-jeremy-lin.jpg"/><figcaption>Jeremy Lin in action for the New Taipei Kings. Handout/EASL.</figcaption></figure></div>MANILA (UPDATED) — Jeremy Lin led the New Taipei Kings to a win on Philippine soil that kept them unbeaten in the East Asia Super League.The former NBA star led the Kings in their win over the Meralco Bolts, 89-77, on Wednesday at the PhilSports Arena in Pasig City.Lin balled out in front of the Filipino crowd with 23 points, 10 rebounds, and four assists, while Chin Min-Yang had 13 markers. Kenny Manigault had 12, and Lin’s sibling Joseph also stood out with 11 markers, three dimes, and three boards. Kai-Yan had 11 as well to sum up the five Kings who finished in double-digits scoring.New Taipei improved to 3-0 in Group B, while the Bolts’ semi-finals hopes are now in peril as they fell to 1-4.<ul class="op-related-articles">	<li><a href="https://news.abs-cbn.com/sports/01/02/24/blankley-looks-back-on-pba-experience-ahead-of-meralco-rematch">EASL: Hayden Blankley looks back on PBA experience ahead of rematch against Meralco</a></li>	<li><a href="https://news.abs-cbn.com/sports/12/30/23/meralco-looks-to-protect-home-court-vs-lin-new-taipei-kings">EASL: Meralco looks to protect home court vs. Jeremy Lin, New Taipei Kings</a></li></ul>The Filipino hoopers were actually ahead at the half, 47-42, following a strong first half from Allein Maliksi and Zach Lofton who scored 11 and 10, respectively, after the first 20 minutes of action.It was even supposed to be an eight-point lead, but Maliksi’s trey was waved off as the rock was still in his hands when the half-time buzzer sounded.New Taipei, however, charged on a huge scoring run to open the third period, with the Kings opening it by pouring in 11 straight points which ended on a basket by Manigault at the 7:30 mark of the same frame.The Kings continued their stellar play in the third and dominated the Lugi Trillo-mentored squad, 24-11. This allowed them to create a lead that grew to as much as 15, at multiple points as the contest progressed.A Lofton basket at the 2:23 mark of the final quarter allowed the Bolts to get within single digits, 83-75, but that proved to be Meralco’s last stand as they remained with only a win after five games.Leading the Bolts’ offensive was Lofton who tallied 20 points and five rebounds. Maliksi ended with 12 as he only scored two more in the second half, while Chris Banchero had 10 in the loss.Chris Newsome did not play for the Bolts on Wednesday.

Jeremy Lin led the New Taipei Kings to a win on Philippine soil that kept them unbeaten in the EASL.

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EASL: Jeremy Lin powers New Taipei Kings past Meralco anew

Rom Anzures,

ABS-CBN News

Published January 03, 2024 09:10 PM PHT

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Updated January 03, 2024 10:55 PM PHT

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