Lamesa Kusina’s Leo Apelo pulls up for the contested mid-range shot during a Legends Sports Association Invitational Basketball League Season 2 game at the TSL Sports Complex on Thursday.
Longshot’s Jerry Tolentino gets fouled as he goes up for the shot during a Legends Sports Association Invitational Basketball League Season 2 game at the TSL Sports Complex on Thursday.
LONGSHOT came out victorious after pulling a second-half rally against Lamesa Kusina, 83-68, in season 2 of the 2024 Legends Sports Association Invitational Basketball League at the TSL Sports Complex on Thursday.
During the first half, it was Lamesa Kusina that dealt the cards. Their team chemistry shined early with Leo Apelo and Jun Hernandez lighting up the scoreboard and gaining the distance. Although Longshot fought back, their miscommunication and turnovers kept them at bay while Lamesa Kusina continued to thrive with points coming off the bench from Bryan Lontoc and Apelo to lead by double-digits, 41-27.
But it was a different story in the second half as Longshot gradually worked their way back within reach. Sean Apasan and Ervin Malonzo relentlessly attacked the rim, drawing a handful of fouls along the way while James Kintz added range with a couple of three-pointers to cut the lead, 58-63, with five minutes left on the clock.
Longshot continued to rain threes while attacking the rim for extra damage to finally take control with just two minutes left in the clock. Lamesa Kusina failed to reignite their momentum and had to accept a shocking defeat, 68-83.
Joining the winner’s circle was Choju, which converted 11 triples to slip past Savemore, 67-64.
Scores
Longshot 83 – Ervin Malonzo 21, Sean Apasan 17, James Kintz 17, Duncan Laxa 12, Jerry Tolentino 10
Lamesa Kusina 68 – Leo Apelo 23, Web Gontar 14, Jun Hernandez 6, Bryan Lontoc 8, Raymond Velasco 3, Albert Agustin 3, Paul Flores 2, Jonathan Broncano 2, Billy Natividad 2, Francisco Gutierrez 2
