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Manila Bulletin devider devider MPBL: Bulacan stuns QC; Imus scores

MPBL: Bulacan stuns QC; Imus scores

Published Feb 25, 2018 08:00 am
by Jerome Lagunzad Games Tomorrow (Navotas Sports Complex) 7 p.m. — Batangas City vs Muntinlupa 9 p.m. — Bataan vs Navotas Host Bulacan turned up the heat in the third period to pull away from Quezon City and score a 95-81 stunner on Saturday night in the 2018 Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League (MPBL) Anta Rajah Cup at the packed Bulacan Capitol Gymnasium. Jovit Dela Cruz led a balanced attack with 18 points while Stephen Siruma collected 13 points, eight assists, and seven rebounds as the Kuyas rode high on a 30-point explosion in the decisive canto to turn a tight match into a cruise. It was the second consecutive victory and third overall in six starts for Bulacan, which continued to show flashes of its brilliance as the pre-season champion since former player Chris Baluyot assumed the coaching role from Ogie Gumatay. Forward Gian Abrigo and John Tayongtong tallied 15 points apiece but top guard Andoy Estrella groped for form with just six points as the Capitals suffered their second straight loss after a strong 4-0 start, dropping to third spot overall.

Bulacan Kuyas vs. QC Capitals

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Earlier, Imus finally broke the ice at the expense of fellow struggler Caloocan, 70-61. Ian Melencio had a near double-double of 13 points and nine rebounds while former pro league draftee Orly Daroya tallied 13 points for the Bandera, who dominated the Supremos, 26-14, in the final frame to complete their fightback. Forward Allen Enriquez finished with 14 points and 11 rebounds but no other Supremo scored more than eight points, leading to their fifth loss in six matches in a tie with the Bandera at the cellar. Caloocan took charge early on, led by as many as 10 points and still had a slim 56-55 lead off an Enriquez jumper with more than six minutes to play. But Imus, now handled by pro league great Jerry Codiñera, suddenly went on a tear, with Daroya drilling in a pair of triples decisive eight-to-nothing surge that put them ahead for good going to the final two minutes. Action resumes tomorrow at the Navotas Sports Complex, with streaking Batangas City out to flawless start to six matches against dangerous Muntinlupa City at 7 p.m. Navotas, coming off an 82-77 win over Valenzuela last Thursday, guns for a share of the lead against struggling Bataan in the main match at 9 p.m.

Imus Bandera vs. Caloocan Supremos

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