EASL 2026 Group Stage: Ryukyu Golden Kings and Meralco Bolts Trade Blows in Electric Asian Champions Clash
Japan B.League powerhouse Ryukyu Golden Kings test PBA contenders Meralco Bolts with relentless full-court perimeter pressure in East Asia Super League action.
MANILA — Regional club basketball took center stage in the East Asia Super League (EASL) 2025-26 Group Stage as Japan B.League powerhouse Ryukyu Golden Kings squared off against Philippine representatives Meralco Bolts in a fast-paced continental showcase.
Sporting their iconic black-and-gold trim against white-and-blue road kits, the Golden Kings leaned on disciplined ball-screen continuity and physical perimeter defense to test Meralco guard Chris Newsome and reinforcement DJ Kennedy across all four quarters.
Elevating Asian Club Competition
With FIBA Asia Champions Cup berths and international prestige on the line, both clubs traded transition runs and deep three-pointers, underscoring the rapid narrowing of the talent gap across the PBA, Japan B.League, and KBL.
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