Team Japeth edges Team Scottie in PBA All-Star Game

Team Japeth defeated Team Scottie, 140-136, in the 2023 PBA All-Star Game, which made its return after a three-year hiatus on Sunday at the City of Passi Arena in Iloilo.

In this edition of the All-Star Game, several changes were introduced such as the four-point line and the three-point dunk.

Paul Lee was named the All-Star Game MVP, while Team Japeth was also named as the winner of the dance-off.

Coached by Ginebra tactician Tim Cone, Team Japeth was composed of Japeth Aguilar, Raymond Almazan, Arwind Santos, Alex Cabagnot, Jio Jalalon, Jamie Malonzo, Chris Newsome, Roger Pogoy, Calvin Oftana, Paul Lee, Jeremiah Gray, Gian Mamuyac, and Nards John Pinto.

Team Scottie, meanwhile, was composed of Scottie Thompson, Christian Standhardinger, CJ Perez, Calvin Abueva, Robert Bolick, Arvin Tolentino, Kevin Alas, Jayson Castro, Stanley Pringle, Marcio Lassiter, Mark Barroca, and two-time MVP James Yap, with Rain or Shine head coach Yeng Guiao at the helm.

—JMB, GMA Integrated News