CHANGWON LG Sakers of the Korean Basketball League prevailed over NLEX Road Warriors in a heated tuneup game that saw tensions flare between players from both teams.
The exhibition match turned physical, eventually leading to a bench-clearing incident as players and team personnel moved in to prevent the situation from escalating.
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NLEX guard Enoch Valdez was involved in the altercation with LG Sakers’ foreign import, with teammates stepping in to separate the two players.
Despite the confrontation, both teams remained engaged in a fiercely contested game before LG Sakers secured the victory.
The physical exchanges highlighted the intensity of the preseason matchup as both squads continued their preparations for their respective campaigns.
LG Sakers are currently in the Philippines for a series of tuneup games as part of their preparations for the upcoming Japan B.League campaign. (Adrian Co)
