When the team clicked from long range, it was simply unstoppable.
Strong Group Athletics seized control early before trouncing Al Wahda-Syria, 89-67, in the 33rd Dubai International Basketball Championship on Saturday.
SGA made it rain in Dubai, drilling 17 three-pointers on the way to its second straight victory.
When the team clicked from long range, it was simply unstoppable to the delight of a predominantly pro-Pinoy crowd at the Al Nasar Club.
La Salle Green Archers teammates Kevin Quiambao and Francis Escandor spearheaded that shooting spree, combining for 11 triples to finish with 24 and 18 points, respectively. KQ even logged a perfect 6-of-6 from the three-point area.
Andray Blatche and Jordan Heading chipped in 12 points apiece, while Dwight Howard dominated the paint with 10 rebounds and four blocks to go with five points.
Early on, it was the Blatche who set the tone with eight straight points to end the quarter with a 23-14 lead heading into the second period.
The Syrian side did put up some resistance, but the NBA talent-laden SGA kicked it into high gear in the succeeding quarters on the way to the one-sided victory, leading by as many as 27.
Myron Jordan was at the forefront of Al Wahda's attack, but his 19 points and five rebounds weren't enough to make a dent. Jomaru Hohadbrown added 17 points and four rebounds.