JEFFERSON Morillo (right) of Derulo Accelero fouls Jack Arguero of Arellano-Air21 in yesterday’s game at Blue Eagle Gym. AUGUST DELA CRUZ
Hog’s Breath drew a clutch performance from Paul Sanga in turning back powerhouse NLEX, 83-78, yesterday even as Jumbo Plastic and Derulo Accelero notched crucial wins in the PBA D-League Aspirants Cup at Blue Eagle Gym.
Finding his rhythm late in the game, Sanga finished with 21 points as the Razorbacks stayed unbeaten in five games, while pinning a first loss on the Road Warriors.
Jumbo Plastic relied on a solid defensive stand in the final period to overwhelm Wang’s Basketball, 75-59, and stay within striking distance of the leaders while Derulo finally barged into the win column after seven games with an 82-75 trouncing of Arellano-Air21.
Mark Romero pumped in 14 points for Jumbo Plastic, which also drew 14 points and 11 rebounds from Jan Colina. The victory improved the Generals’ record to 5-1.
The Oilers banked on a monster performance from Raul Suyod, who wound up with 22 points, 23 rebounds and five assists.
The scores:
First Game
JUMBO PLASTIC 75—Romero 14, Colina 14, Dehesa 12, Ballesteros 11, Tan 11, Lopez 4, Arboleda 3, Petilos 2, Alano 2, Magat 2, Chiu 0, Melegrito 0.
WANGS BASKETBALL 59—Juico 20, Ilad 14, Acosta 10, Namocatcat 5, Vijandre 3, Lopez 3, Galliguez 2, Banal 2, Cerico 0, Sanchez 0, Castro 0, Macuha 0.
Quarters: 12-17, 37-32, 55-53, 75-59
Second Game
DERULO ACCELERO 82—Soyud 22, Bautista 20, Corpuz 13, Jeffries 11, Roncal 7, Wong 7, Importante 2, Dilay 0, Manuel 0, Wierzba 0, Juruena 0, Morillo 0.
ARELLANO-AIR21 75—Jalalon 17, Webb 12, Rogado 12, Bangga 9, Arquero 6, Mendoza 6, Cortes 6, Hernandez 5, Agovida 2, Ciriacruz 0, Acidre 0.
Quarters: 16-18, 35-32, 57-48, 82-75
Third Game
HOG’S BREATH 83—Sanga 21, Paniamogan 16, Racal 11, Terso 8, Gabawan 6, Allera 5, Belorio 5, Bartolo 4, Rios 4, Austria 3, Ruaya 0.
NLEX 78—Lanete 19, Adeogun 11, J. Pascual 9, Long 9, Ganuelas 7, Dela Cruz 6, Amer 5, Villarias 4, R. Pascual 3, K. Pascual 2, Hermida 2, Dela Rosa 1, Koga 0.
Quarters: 11-15, 37-36, 59-59, 83-78