(UPDATE) JUSTIN Brownlee had an explosive debut as import in the Indonesian Basketball League after powering Pelita Jaya to an 85-67 triumph over RANS Simba Bogor.

The Gilas Pilipinas naturalized player fired eight of his 14 points in the crucial second quarter run by the Jakarta-based ball club, which allowed his team to outscore RANS Samba, 24-13, in that stretch to grab a 45-36 halftime lead.

Brownlee also got plenty of help from former PBA imports Thomas Robinson and KJ McDaniels, who banged in 14 and 13 markers, respectively.

The 6-foot-4 Brownlee added 11 rebounds, three assists and two steals in a solid all-around effort.

The 35-year-old Brownlee looks to bring his winning touch to Pelita Jaya, a three-time champion of the Indonesian league, since leading Gilas Pilipinas to the Asian Games men's basketball gold in Hangzhou, China last year.

The Asian gold marked the end of a long basketball title drought dating back to 1962.

Brownlee's latest campaign in Indonesia had the blessing of the Barangay Ginebra management, with the six-time PBA champion keeping himself in shape.

He's expected to lead Gilas in the FIBA Olympic Qualifying Tournament in Riga, Latvia.

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