Paul also hit 11 markers for the Hoopholics for their 81-79 victory.
James Villacrusis scored nine points and Ponce Rasa and David Palacios added eight points each.
James Lee who delivered four points and Melvin Manibusan five points helped control the offense with nine and five rebounds respectively.
Hoopaholics need to beat in the finals who ever make it in the losers’ bracket in a final-winner-take-all game, to win this year’s championship.
Diamond Auto Fixers on the other hand, moved down to the losers’ bracket will have to face who wins between CNMI Nationals and IT&E and the winner between that game and Ol’Aces.
IT&E 82, Quichocho Law Office 73
Marlon De Dios and Peter Mendiola both scored 19 points as they led IT&E’s winning rally that eliminated Quichocho Law Office.
Wowie Abuel contributed 11 points and helped set most of the plays with 11 assists. Bernard Montano also scored 11 points; Ivan Devero added eight points and Jeorge De Guzman six points.
