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Tanduay gave itself a huge bounce back win, dismantling Topstar ZC Mindanao in a 55-point blowout, 133-78, Tuesday in the 2016 PBA D-League Foundation Cup at Ynares Sports Arena in Pasig.
Getting their groove on in the second half, the Rhum Masters also claimed the record for most points in D-League history with 133, besting NLEX’s previous record of 125 set on January 30, 2014 against Zambales M-Builders.
Reden Celda topped the romp with 20 points, six rebounds, and three assists as he ignited the rout with an 11-0 start.
Kim Lo also took advantage of the extended garbage time to record a double-double with 17 markers and 13 rebounds, while Gelo Alolino netted 17 points and six assists.
Five other Tanduay players registered double digits in scoring even as all 13 players, save for Rudy Lingganay, made a field goal in the easy win.
The victory also kept Tanduay alive in the race to the top two with a 6-3 record, rebounding from losing to Phoenix, 108-95 last Tuesday.
“Actually di ako satisfied sa first half namin because we allowed them to score 48 points. Di sa minamaliit ko ang Mindanao, but they’re not one of the big boys kaya pinagalitan ko sila at halftime and gave them a tongue-lashing,” said coach Lawrence Chongson.
“I challenged them to hold our opponents to 30 points in the second half and nag-respond naman sila, especially our shock troopers.”
JR Cawaling carried the still winless Aguilas with 21 points, while Dexter Garcia had 15 in Topstar ZC Mindanao’s eighth straight defeat.
The Scores:
TANDUAY 133 – Celda 20, Alolino 17, Lo 17, Acuna 12, Belencion 12, Tagarda 12, Javelona 10, Stevens 10, Cenal 8, Javillonar 7, Mendoza 6, Gotladera 2, Lingganay 0.
TOPSTAR ZC MINDANAO 78 – Cawaling 21, Garcia 15, Rivera 8, Argamino 7, Jumao-as 7, Onde 5, Ongteco 4, Rono 4, Julkipli 3, Dadjilul 2, Ignacio 2, Tano 0.