WATCH: Kobe Paras drops game-high 27 pts in State playoffs debut

MANILA, Philippines -- Filipino basketball prodigy Kobe Paras did not disappoint in his first taste of the Southern California State playoffs by leading the  to an 84-72 win over Gahr Gladiators on Saturday night (Sunday Manila time).

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According to an unofficial stats, the 17-year old son of former PBA Rookie-MVP Benjie Paras had a game-high 27 points on top of 10 rebounds, four assists and two shotblocks.