Tan Holdings’ Ben William extends for the left-hand finish during a Legends Sports Association Invitational Basketball League Season 2 game at the TSL Sports Complex on Saturday.
Tax Pro/Triple L’s Sonny Lerio pulls up for the three-point shot over a defender during a Legends Sports Association Invitational Basketball League Season 2 game at the TSL Sports Complex on Saturday.
TAN Holdings bagged their second consecutive win by dominating Tax Pro/Triple L, 108-73, in Season 2 of the Legends Sports Association Invitational Basketball League at the TSL Sports Complex on Saturday.
The first half of the game was filled with endless back-and-forth action.
At first, Tax Pro struggled to find the bottom of the net while committing several defensive fouls. They nearly fell behind by double digits within the first 10 minutes of the game. They then made full use of Lionelle Ibe inside the paint, which allowed him to deliver 16 points.
However, Ibe lacked help and Tax Pro continued to fall behind as the teamwork of Tan Holdings reigned supreme. Ray Olopai nearly matched Ibe’s output with 15 points while Jhonson Suba and Christian Bravo delivered the buckets to give their team a double-digit advantage by halftime, 46-33.
During the second half, Ibe continued to deliver while teammates Frank Ferrer and Lando Laxamana stretched their offensive options with a barrage of three-pointers. But they were still outmanned by Tan Holdings’ roster as Ben William and Fradel Sedillo stepped up later in the game to keep the fuel burning on the offensive end before putting Tax Pro out of its misery, 108-73.
Unity Trade vs Premier Builders
Joining the winner’s circle was Unity Trade, which earned their first win of the season by defeating the Premier Builders, 63-56.
San De Vero stood at the frontline for Unity Trade scoring 10 points while the Premier Builders answered back with support coming off the bench to gain the slight lead, 25-24.
Although the Premier Builders continued to go toe-to-toe throughout the second half, it was their missed shots during the critical moments that gave Unity Trade’s Ariel Moises and De Vero the opportunity to expand their lead before sealing the deal, 63-56.
Scores
Tan Holdings 108 – Ray Olopai 21, Fradel Sedillo 19, Christian Bravo 14, Ben William 13, Jhonson Suba 13, Dindo Pablo 9, Rusty Musca 3, Irish Pagarao 3, Rex Dimaflex 3, Noel Conti 3, Aired Murillo 2
Tax Pro/Triple L 73 – Lionelle Ibe 22, Frank Ferrer 17, Sonny Lerio 8, Rommel Usi 3, Manny Embile 3, John Rizo 3, Jener Pineda 3, Ogie Pagcalinawan 2
