Even with Hanwa regrouping and changing strategy, Peredo still found a way to reach the basket. The Hotshots grabbed a four point lead in the first quarter but struggled on Jaime Wabinga and Banjo Basila’s hard hitting offense.
Gamboa’s energetic layups and a series of open two-pointers for Peredo crushed Hanwa in the defense. Guiab, who took care of most defensive rebounds, went scoreless in the second quarter but posted six in the second half for a 15 total. Barrios tallied 24 points.
Team Hanwa had it in the bag with a 60-64 lead in the third quarter, but lost momentum on constant misses.
The Hotshots refused to back off and stole twice from Dennis Vinas, who only settled for nine points. Gamboa scored 28 points and Peredo earned 20. Dexter Mendiola came in and intercepted a pass in the last four minutes but missed his shot, returning possession to Hanwa.
Team Hanwa defeated Cellular Pro last Friday and now stand at five wins and two losses. The Hotshots have three wins and three losses.
Scores:
Island Apparel Hot Shots 87 – R. Gamboa 28, JR Barrios 24, E. Peredo 20, J. Guiab 15
Hanwa Hotel and Resort 78 – J. Wabinga 29, B. Basila 26, D. Vinas 9, E. Madridado 4, Ramos 4, C. Espiritu 2, J. Navarro 2, Efraim 2
Quarterscores: 27-23, 44-44, 60-64, 87-78
Armatech 91, Fixers 77
Team Armatech tore through the Ebisuya Fixers, 91-77 in Sunday’s first game.
The quick footwork of Ivan De Vero meant danger to the Fixers, who fell behind, 28-13 early in the first quarter.
Both De Vero and Martin Moreno scored 23 apiece and totaled 15 points in the fourth period to hammer the last nail in the Fixers’ coffin. Center Bruce Berline came in, claimed a few rebounds, and scored 11 points from the first half.
Jawn Joyner led the Fixers at 34 points and Jun Abedes earned 16.
Joseph Galulu backed Armatech’s offense with 21 points, along with six from Francis Rebuyon and five from Bernard Montano.
An early game surge and 16-point lead in the third quarter secured the game for Armatech.
Scores:
Armatech 91 – M. Moreno 23, I. De Vero 23, J. Galulu 21, B. Berline 11, F. Rebuyon 6, B. Montano 5, B. Malasarte 2
Ebisuya Fixers 77 – J. Joyner 34, J. Abedes 16, J. Artates 6, C. Lansang 6, JM Llagas 4, B. Garcia 4, E. Abuan 4, JR Montano 3
Quarterscores: 28-13, 47-34, 61-46, 91-77
