Cruz who outscored Ol’ Aces’ trigger man, Freddie Rabauliman also set most turn-overs by taking six rebounds and two steals.
Pelisamen and Jack Lizama scored 25 and 20 points respectively as they kept the lead in the first half of the game.
Cruz however, went on with his shooting rampage to help Nationals come from behind in the third and stretch the lead in the final quarter.
Marvin Rabauliman basketed 12 points while Pete Iguel and Jomary Tumaquip added 10 points each.
Diamond Auto 107, Quichocho 104
Elmer Esdrelon scattered 31 points in the court and succeeded offenses with eight assists to help Diamond Auto Fixers beat Quichocho Law Office.
Jawn Joyner who chipped in 14 points brought in the offensives with nine rebounds while Pando Muleta who fired 17 markers clamped it down with four steals.
Scores:
Nationals 87—J. Cruz 35, M. Rabauliman 12, P. Iguel 10, J. Tumaquip 10, Q. Johnson 9, J. Camacho 4, J. Tarkong 4, J. White 2, A. Moses Jr. 1
Ol’ Aces 81— F. Pelisamen 25, J. Lizama 20, E. Rangamar 8, P. Camacho 7, R. Iginoef 7, G. White 6, D. Tudela 5, M. Olaitiman 3
Quarterscores: 12-20, 31-41, 58-56, 87-81
