On behalf PlayBook Esports, Gariath Concepts are proud to spread the news that the Philippines has won its fourth consecutive championship title in the NBA 2K Asia Tournament with the NBA 2K19 Asia Tournament champion being Rial “PBE_Rial” Polog Jr. after winning the title at the NBA 2K19 Asia Tournament Finals event held last March 2, 2019 at the TriNoma Activity Center, Quezon City.
The grand finals itself is also a showcase of Filipino talent as PBE_Rial went up against another Pinoy NBA 2K pro, and fellow teammate, PBE_Clark. It was a close game that reached a 2nd Overtime, with PBE_Rial finally winning the match with the score of 97-93. With this win, PBE_Rial will also be taking home USD 6,000 from the USD 10,000 prize pool.
With the 2K19 Title under his belt, PBE_Rial is also now a 2-time NBA 2K Asia Tournament champion, having won his first championship crown for NBA 2K16. For more information regarding the other qualified participants for the NBA 2K19 Asia Tournament finals, please refer to the list below:
- South Korea
- Lee Myung Hae (LeeMyungHae)
- Hyungbae Jeon (GOGON000)
- Taiwan
- Lu, En Shou (ALLLKS)
- Hsu, Chan Heng (MARK225339)
- Hong Kong
- Lee Chun Yin (LEEHK1234)
- Chan Cheuk Fun (JEEFUNG)
- Philippines
- Rial Polog Jr. (PBE_Rial)
- Clark Banzon (PBE_Clark)