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Roberson, Howard power SGA to Dubai tournament semis

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Rom Anzures, ABS-CBN News

<div class="embed-wrap"><figure data-feedback="fb:likes,fb:comments"><img alt="Strong Group’s Andre Roberson and Dwight Howard. Photo by Strong Group Athletics. " src="https://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/2024/sports/01/27/andre-dwight-01272024.jpg"/><figcaption>Strong Group’s Andre Roberson and Dwight Howard. <em>Photo by Strong Group Athletics. </em></figcaption></figure></div><p>MANILA <strong>(UPDATED)</strong>— Strong Group Athletics continue to live up to their name as they remain undefeated heading into the Dubai International Basketball Championship Semifinals.</p><p>Charles Tiu’s men scored a 92-80 quarterfinals win against Morocco on Saturday as they barged into the Final Four, a step closer to redemption after they only reached the quarterfinals last year.</p><p>Andre Roberson flexed his NBA talents in their sixth win in as many games, putting up 18 points, nine rebounds, two assists, a steal, and a block, to top score for SGA.</p><p>“Rough start in the first half. Had to get our bearings together, man,” the former Oklahoma City Thunder said in an interview that was posted on their social media account.</p><div><iframe allow="autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="476" scrolling="no" src="https://www.facebook.com/plugins/video.php?height=476&amp;href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Freel%2F1350274855629144%2F&amp;show_text=false&amp;width=267&amp;t=0" style="border:none;overflow:hidden" width="267"></iframe></div><p>Morocco ended the first quarter with a two-point lead, 21-19, and erased a 13-point Strong Group lead in the second frame to only trail by three possessions after the first 20 minutes of action, 44-36.</p><p>“We came out in the second half. That’s what it’s all about. Sticking together, fight through adversity, and come out with a win,” Roberson added, referencing their SGA’s strong performance in the next half.</p><p>Morocco was able to get as close as five, 67-62, early in the final period, but the Nationals answered with a seven-to-two spurt to regain a 10-point lead with still 7:34 left in the game.</p><p>A 10-2 run in the following minutes eventually allowed SGA to fend off Morocco, in turn, spoiling Ramon Galloway’s game-high 27 points, four rebounds, and four assists. </p><p>Dwight Howard made his dominance felt after he punched in 17 markers, grabbed 12 boards, dished out three dimes, and rejected one shot, while McKenzie Moore continued to impress with a 17-point, seven-rebound, three-assist stat line.</p><p>Kevin Quiambao also delivered, putting up 15 points, five assists, and two boards.</p><p>SGA will face Beirut in the semis, early Sunday morning, Manila time. </p><div><strong>The Scores:</strong></div><p>Strong Group Athletics — 92 - Roberson 18, Howard 17, Moore 17, Quiambao 15, Baltazar 8, Heading 6, Blatche 4, Ynot 3, Cagulangan 2, Liwag 2, Ynot 2, Escandor 0, Sanchez 0.</p><p>Morocco — 80 - Ramon 27, Tyler 20, Aqboub 10, Al Quraishi 6, Benchlikha 5, Buqisho 4, Kourdou 4, Al Mohseni 2, Benabou 2, Dahhan 0.</p><p>QUARTERS: 19-21, 44-36, 67-59, 92-80.</p>

Strong Group Athletics continue to live up to their name as they remain undefeated heading into the Dubai International Basketball Championship.

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Roberson, Howard power SGA to Dubai tournament semis

Rom Anzures,

ABS-CBN News

Published January 27, 2024 05:23 PM PHT

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Updated January 27, 2024 07:53 PM PHT

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