Kevin Quiambao sets up semis clash vs Carl Tamayo in KBL 

Some rivalries don’t fade—they evolve. For Gilas Pilipinas teammates Kevin Quiambao and Carl Tamayo, the next chapter will unfold on a different stage, but with the same competitive edge that has followed them for years.

The stage now shifts to the Korean Basketball League semifinals after Quiambao steered the Goyang Sono Skygunners past the Seoul SK Knights, escaping with a tense 66-65 win in Game 3 to complete a stunning 3-0 sweep of the higher-seeded squad.

It wasn’t just an upset—it was a statement.

Sono, the lower seed, showed composure in the tightest moments, even after letting a comfortable cushion slip away late in the fourth quarter. What once looked like control quickly turned into a scramble, as Seoul clawed back and briefly seized the lead behind a clutch basket from Jameel Warney.

But just as quickly, the momentum flipped again. With four seconds left, Nathan Knight delivered the decisive blow, knocking down the go-ahead shot that ultimately sealed the series and silenced any hopes of a comeback.

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In the middle of it all was Quiambao. The Gilas standout finished with 19 points and nine rebounds—just shy of a double-double—while anchoring Sono’s effort on both ends. It was another steady performance that underscored his growing role in the team’s playoff run.

Knight led the way with 22 points and 11 rebounds, providing the finishing touch in a game that demanded execution under pressure.

On the other side, Filipino reinforcement Arvin Tolentino added 11 points for Seoul in a losing effort, as the Knights saw their campaign end earlier than expected.

Now, the spotlight shifts to what lies ahead. Waiting in the semifinals is the defending champion Changwon LG Sakers, bannered by Tamayo—a familiar name in Quiambao’s journey.

From their days as teammates at NU-Nazareth School to their fierce collegiate clashes between De La Salle and UP, their paths have long been intertwined. Now, they meet again, this time with a trip to the KBL Finals on the line.

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