With top scorer’s Francis Rebuyon and Jessie Mina’s absence, Star Water tried to hang on as they kept the two-point lead towards the end of the first half.
Robert Guiang and Rommel Quinitip led the rally in the third quarter to help the Archers edge Star Water.
Quinitip geared up in the fourth quarter basketing 10 of his 16 points; Rommel Usi added six of his 10 points and Noel David fired three-pointer to protect the lead and secured their 55-51 victory.
DL Cooking Gas 84, Olivos 70
Team Olivos forced an over time its members could hardly run to defend the court against the rampaging DL Cooking Gas.
The result: Victor Mallari, George De Guzman and Jun Galsote lambasted Olivos with two-pointers and ended the game in an exhausting 24-point victory.
Cooking Gas was leading by two-point in the last few seconds of the fourth quarter when Danny Dayrit fouled Buds Camacho.
Camacho sank his two penalty shots to tie the game and clamped on Cooking Gas offense to force an over time.
However, the Olivos squad members were too exhausted to push through. They tried but failed to stop Mallari and company from leaving them behind.
Mallari added six to his total points and Adonis Macoto fired three free throws to secure their 84-60 win.
Scores:
Archers 55 – R. Quinitip 16, N. David 12, R. Usi 10, R. Guiang 9, E. Mendoza 6, M. Llagado 2.
Star Water 51 – R. Vergara 16, S. Fernandez 11, E. Gomez 8, D. Olivos 8, E. Santos 8.
Quarterscores: 7-9, 21-23, 34-31, 55-51
DL Cooking Gas 84 – G. De Guzman 27, A. Macoto 17, S. Ebuen 12, V. Mallari 12, D. Dayrit 6, J. Galsote 6, M. Marchedesh 6.
Olivos 70 – B. Camacho 31, M. Capalad 11, J. Bernardo 10, G. Lazona 10, L. Caniedo 4, W. McAskell 2, E. Olivos 2.
Quarterscores: 12-10, 29-27, 41-49, 65-66. OT: 84-70
