PBA D-League: Racal nips Tanduay for share of 2nd place

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Racal outclassed Tanduay, 96-90, to grab a share of second spot in the 2016 PBA D-League Foundation Cup Thursday at Strike Gym in Bacoor, Cavite.

Kyle Neypes drilled the go-ahead baskets in the final 1:37, including the off the glass trey with 58.1 seconds left to push the Tile Masters’ lead to 92-88.

Raphael Banal padded Racal’s lead with a layup while a missed three from Gelo Alolino in the final minute took the fight out of the Rhum Masters.

“I was disappointed because we got complacent and allowed them to get back in the game,” said coach Caloy Garcia, as Racal saw its early 19-point, 37-18 lead go down the drain.

“Luckily in the end, we made the right shots and right decisions. It was a good win for us and we needed a win like this.”

Jonathan Grey paced the Tile Masters with 18 points, eight of which coming in the payoff period.

Banal added 16 markers, three rebounds, and two assists, while Joseph Terso ended up with nine points, six
boards, and five dimes.

Racal leveled itself with idle Cafe France at second place with a 4-1 record.

Val Acuna led Tanduay (3-2) with 17 points and five rebounds, while Alolino wound up with 15 in the defeat.

The Scores:

RACAL 96 – Grey 18, Banal 16, Maiquez 9, Terso 9, Javier 8, Neypes 8, Robles 8, Gabawan 7, Ortuoste 7, Celiz 6, Corpuz 0, Paniamogan 0.
TANDUAY 90 – Acuna 17, Alolino 15, Lingganay 12, Javillonar 11, Santos 9, Mendoza 8, Vigil 8, Celda 7, Tagarda 2, Gotladera 1, Acibar 0, Belencion 0, Enguio 0.

Quarters: 20-14, 44-39, 70-71, 96-90.