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ML KWARTA Padala-Cebu captured its second crown after downing Misamis Oriental, 78-70, in the sixth leg of the Tournament of the Philippines Friday in its homecourt at the New Cebu Coliseum.

Bruce Dacia knocked in 23 points to power the Niños to a remarkable 29-game winning streak, including 21 in last year?s Liga Pilipinas.

The Niños, who also swept the inaugural leg, earned 15 points to grab the overall lead with 30 in the tournament jointly organized by the PBL and Liga Pilipinas.

Mandaue claimed third-place honors by tripping Taguig, 106-99, in the first game. Jasmine W. Payo

The scores:
First Game
MANDAUE 106?Gerilla 23, Villaver 16, Magapayo 13, Laygo 13, Alcaraz 12, Zanoria 12, Bucao 7, Latonio 7, Reyes 3, Tangarorang 0, Dennison 0.
TAGUIG 99?Marquez 18, De Castro 12, Dela Cuesta 11, Fernandez 11m Guiyab 10, Sta. Cruz 9, Lumungsod 8, Reguera 6, Kiram 5, Vizcarra 4, Tajonera 3, Cacha 2, Gatumbato 0, Delgado 0.
Quarters: 26-24, 48-52, 84-76, 106-99
Second Game
CEBU 78?Dacia 23, Padilla 13, Basco 12, Ybañez 12, Cruz 6, Santos 6, Mepaña 2, Magsumbol 2, Nailon 2, Saladaga 0, Ababon 0.
MISOR 70?Andaya 12, Rañeses 10, Saldua 10, Moreño 9, Lucernas 8, Misa 5, Daa 4, Lamocha 4, Cabahug 4, Taganas 2, Tagupas 2, Butel 0.
Quarters: 22-16, 37-30, 56-48, 78-70