Jr. Nationals practically crushed under its foot Rollers II, 84-34, in a game which may be described as too fast and too furious.
Jr. Nationals basically applied several fastbreaks against Rollers II which always connected to the basket.
On the other hand, Rollers II came along with its opponent’s fast play but could not muster a solid defense and set a viable offensive strategy in the process.
During the first period, Jr. Nationals already scored 39 points on the board, while Rollers II settled for 23 shots only.
The second period Jr. Nationals pushed hard on the pedal by firing 45 points to outdistance Rollers II, which was left scrounging for points at 15 shots only.
Jericho Cruz of Jr. Nationals went for 30 points in the game, while teammates Dimps and Marvin fashioned 14 shots in the ring, creating wider gap in score from Rollers II.
Allen made 11 points for Jr. Nationals and this added to Rollers II’s difficulty maneuvering inside the painted area and even in the perimeter zone.
Several attempts to the basket by Rollers II failed to make points, leaving the team trailing throughout the game.
In previous games, Kontenders and Rollers I beat Rollers II in a wide margin of points.
Kontenders defeated Rollers II, 58-48, as Rollers I hammered Rollers II, 87-42, in earlier matches.
Scores:
Jr. Nationals – 84: Allen – 11; Jericho – 30; Marvin – 14; Dimps – 14; Jose – 6; and John V. – 7.
Rollers II – 38: Anthony Santos – 3; Jesse Santos – 4; Jerry Mabini – 21; and Eugene Manglona – 10.
