PBA D-League: Vengeful Racal whips Topstar ZC Mindanao
Topstar ZC Mindanao vs Racal. PBA IMAGES
Racal vented its frustration on Topstar ZC Mindanao for a 102-83 win Tuesday in the 2016 PBA D-League Foundation Cup at JCSGO Gym in Cubao.
Still reeling from their sorry 83-79 defeat to Cafe France last Thursday, the Tile Masters clobbered the Aguilas in the second frame, using a 29-point explosion to erect a 51-38 halftime lead, which would go as high as 31, 86-55, midway in the fourth.
“We still had a poor start in today’s game. The difference lang is we were able to recover and we had more energy in the second quarter,” said coach Caloy Garcia, as Racal improved to a 2-1 slate.
Jonathan Grey paced the Tile Masters with 20 points, eight of which coming in the second quarter breakaway, alongside three rebounds, three steals, and two assists.
Philip Paniamogan also went 6-of-8 from the field to finish with 16 markers, while Joseph Terso had a 3-of-5 three-point shooting for his 13 points.
Garcia is satisfied with the way his wards reacted following Racal’s first defeat of the tourney: “We can’t lose consecutive games if we want to make it to the top four.”
JR Cawaling topped the still winless Topstar ZC Mindanao (0-3) with 22 points.
The Scores:
RACAL 102 – Grey 20, Paniamogan 16, Terso 13, Maiquez 11, Javier 10, Robles 9, Ortuoste 8, Celiz 4, Corpuz 4, Neypes 3, Banal 2, Gabawan 1, Ruaya 1, McCarthy 0.
TOPSTAR ZC MINDANAO 83 – Cawaling 22, Argamino 15, Cabrera 12, Garcia 11, Julkipli 8, Acosta 5, Jumao-as 5, Dadjilul 2, Rono 2, Ignacio 1, Ongteco 0, Rivera 0, Sarangay 0, Tano 0.
Quarters: 22-25, 51-38, 74-55, 102-83.
