Despite Dan Mateo’s three pointer, the Sixers managed to inched their way up with Ian Benavente basketing his two free throws and ended the first half on their favor.
Benavente kept the heat and the battle went neck-to-neck in the beginning of the second period as Nate and Marvin took turns in controlling the offense for the G-Stars.
Dan widened the gap again with his second three-pointer of the game and Clayton Kenty delivered three of his nine points to help the G-Stars protect their lead.
Rabauliman went unstoppable leading the G-Stars to their 59-56 win.
Matt Duenas scored 21 points and Joe Ada added 11 points for the Sixers in a losing attempt to recover.
Scores:
G-Stars 59 – N. Mateo 16, M. Rabauliman 16, C. Kenty 9, D. Mateo 9, R. Salas 4, N. Chan 2.
Sixers 56 – M. Duenas 21, J. Ada 11, E. Duenas 10, I. Benavente 6, N. Flores 4, N. Pepito 4.
Halftime scores: 30-32, 59-56
