Anyang stay undefeated after fiery contest with TNT

Group A – Anyang Jung Kwan Jang Red Boosters 105 (2-0) vs. TNT Tropang Giga 97 (0-4)

December 6, 2023 – Anyang Gymnasium, Anyang, South Korea

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Anyang Jung Kwan Jang Red Boosters remain undefeated in EASL after a 105-97 victory over PBA Governors’ Cup champions TNT Tropang Giga.

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The three-pointer was working for Anyang this evening, as they combined to shoot over 50 percent from beyond the arc.

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Darryl Monroe played a great all-around game, finishing an assist short of a triple-double.

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Post-game triple

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1. TNT show some fight… literally

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Late in the game, with TNT trailing, former Philippines national team Head Coach Chot Reyes, who is acting as a consultant for TNT, was seen shoving Jung Kwan Jang forward Darryl Monroe, sparking a scrum. After the two were separated, Reyes was ejected from the game. Monroe got out of the altercation unscathed.

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2. Anyang rain in threes

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Jung Kwan Jang poured threes in this game. Six of their nine active players hit a three, combining to go 16 for 31 from deep.

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Choi Seong Won led the way, going six for seven from beyond the arc. He finished with a team-high 24 points.

3. Miller goes out fighting

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TNT big man Quincy Miller was a force to be reckoned with in his final game with the team. The American scored a game-high 35 points and grabbed nine rebounds.

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Miller is set to join Japanese B.LEAGUE side Toyama Grouses after this game.

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EASL Player of the Game: Darryl Monroe, Anyang Jung Kwan Jang Red Boosters

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Darryl Monroe was instrumental in this game, going nine-for-11 from the field (81.8 percent), for 21 points, 10 rebounds and nine assists, just one dime short of a triple double.

Monroe captained his team tonight and showed his leadership on the floor, stepping in and protecting his team during the altercation late in the game.

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Quotes of the day

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TNT Tropang Giga Assistant Coach Josh Reyes

On the altercation with Jung Kwan Jang:

“Both teams were competing hard, both players and everybody in our delegation. It was just a situation where we wanted to show everybody that we’re here for business. If we feel there’s some disrespect happening then we want to stand up against that. It’s not a diss to Monroe. He was just out there trying to do what’s within the rules. It’s just two teams and two individuals competing at the highest level.”

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Anyang Jung Kwan Jang Red Boosters forward Darryl Monroe

On the altercation with TNT:

“First of all, I wanted to apologize for the small incident during the game. To coach, to the team, to any fans … if I disrespected you guys, I just want to apologize and say I’m sorry. I didn’t mean to do anything malicious or anything like that. But, you know, they fought hard as a team …

“The coach was drawing up a play right on the court, so I tried to see the play. I didn’t touch anybody, I didn’t do anything, I had my hands up … It’s a learning experience. Maybe I won’t do it next time, maybe I will. I need every advantage I can [get] because I’m old!”

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‍Post-game press conference

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