Asistio, Mamuyac connive as ROS seizes solo lead with win over Phoenix
At A Glance
- Anton Asistio and Gian Mamuyac provided a deadly one-two punch as Rain or Shine kept Phoenix at bay, 91-80, to seize the solo lead in the PBA Season 50 Philippine Cup standings on Wednesday, Nov. 5, at the Ninoy Aquino Stadium.
Anton Asistio and Gian Mamuyac provided a deadly one-two punch as Rain or Shine kept Phoenix at bay, 91-80, to seize the solo lead in the PBA Season 50 Philippine Cup standings on Wednesday, Nov. 5, at the Ninoy Aquino Stadium.
With his confidence running high after nailing the game-winning free throws in their last game, Asistio led the fourth-quarter assault for the Elasto Painters, drilling eight of his 20 points to help his team list their fourth straight victory.
He actually drained two of his six triples in the fourth to fan a searing 13-0 rally that allowed ROS to create the separation just as Mamuyac also delivered key hits to ensure that there would be no Phoenix comeback in the waning minutes.
Mamuyac also finished with 22 points while Jhonard Clarito and Adrian Nocum finished with 11 and 10 for ROS which now boasts a 5-1 record.
The only dampener for Rain or Shine, however, was the injury to big man Keith Datu who seemed to hurt his knee after slipping on the floor while driving to the basket.
The Elasto Painters were actually staring at a four-point deficit, 67-71, early in the fourth quarter before the pivotal run erected an 80-71 cushion.
The Fuel Masters tried to fight back behind the efforts of Jason Perkins and Sean Manganti but the wards of head coach Yeng Guiao were simply too poised in the end game.
Perkins paced Phoenix with 17 points and seven rebounds while Manganti chipped in 13 in another losing effort. The Fuel Masters absorbed their fourth straight defeat for a 1-4 record in the standings.