by Ernest Hernandez
Taguig went full throttle in the second half to edge Isang Pateros, 108-70, in the 2019 Metro League Reinforced Conference at the San Juan Gymnasium on Tuesday.
Leading for most of the game, Taguig broke loose in the final 20 minutes, outscoring Pateros, 25-13, in the third quarter before dropping 38 points in the final quarter.
Jonathan Uyloan of the Taguig Generals drives against Rickson Gerero of Isang Pateros (Metro League photo)
Emman Ojuola put up 33 points, 15 rebounds, and three assists for Taguig, which moved up to 4-2.
Richmond Gilbero top-scored for the locals with 14 markers with one rebound.
Rickson Gerero came up with 18 points, five boards, three dimes, and one steal for Isang Pateros.
Scores:
Taguig 108-Ojuola 33, Gilbero 14, Rublico 12, Francisco 10, Mayo 10, Uyloan 7, Gozum 7, Sampurna 4, Guiyab 3, Subrabas 0, Caduada 0
Pateros 70-Gerero 18, Quinga 16, Asis 10, Mabazza 8, Arellano 7, Anasco 4, Da Silva 3, Marcial 2, Go 2, Pacleb 0, Cruz 0
Quarterscores: 18-14, 45-34, 70-47, 108-70