CLS Knights celebrate 18/19 title

Maxie Esho

Singapore S. - CLS Knights 81-84

CLS Knights earned ASEAN League title. They upset Singapore Slingers in the decisive fifth game of the championship series to celebrate the trophy. The guests trailed by 7 points after three quarters before their 26-16 charge, which allowed them to win the game. Strangely Singapore Slingers outrebounded CLS Knights 45-31 including a 18-5 advantage in offensive rebounds. American-Nigerian power forward Maxie Esho (206-91, college: Massachusetts, agency: Two Points) stepped up and scored 25 points and 8 rebounds for the winners and American guard Doug Herring-Jr (191-87, college: Utica) chipped in 18 points, 6 rebounds and 7 assists. American guard Xavier Alexander (198-88, college: S.Nazarene) responded with a triple-double by scoring 23 points, 12 rebounds and 10 assists and the other American import guard Jerran Young (198-91, college: Wright St.) scored 20 points and 9 rebounds. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures.
Top scorers:
Singapore S.: X.Alexander 23+12reb+10ast, J.Young 20+9reb+3ast, K.Chiang Goh 19+11reb, J.Fields 13+11reb+2ast, L.Hua Liew 3+1reb+1ast, H.Hanbin 3
CLS Knights: M.Esho 25+8reb+1ast, D.Herring Jr. 18+6reb+7ast, D.Watkins 17+11reb, B.Jawato 16+3reb+2ast, L.Wong-Wei 6+1reb, F.Nugroho 2