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Already eliminated from the Final Four race, AMA Online Education vented its frustrations on Topstar ZC Mindanao, 125-76, Tuesday in the 2016 PBA D-League Foundation Cup at JCSGO Gym in Cubao.
James Martinez carried the Titans with 58 points in the win, erasing Mac Belo’s 41-point record in the 2016 Aspirants’ Cup against Caida for most points in PBA D-League history.
“Hinabol lang namin yung record ng D-League with James,” said coach Mark Herrera.
The former UE playmaker got hot in the middle quarters, firing 13 points in the second and third frames to help the AMA pull away before exploding for 31 in the payoff period.
Martinez shot 10-of-25 from three on top of his four boards and two steals.
“Yung win din kasi ang hinahanap namin. Kung makadagdag sa record namin, bakit hindi,” said Herrera.
Jay-R Taganas also added 13 markers, seven assists, and hauled in 27 rebounds in the victory, while John Montemayor got a double-double with 10 points and 11 boards.
The win secured the Titans of a fifth-place finish in this conference at 4-6, with two games still remaining in their schedule.
Gino Jumao-as captained Topstar ZC Mindanao (0-11) with 19 points, while JR Cawaling had 16 in the loss.
The Scores:
AMA 125 – Martinez 58, Taganas 13, Jo. Montemayor 10, Jordan 9, Macaranas 9, Asuncion 8, McCarthy 7, Bragais 4, Calma 4, Ortega 3, Arambulo 0, Belleza 0, Carpio 0.
TOPSTAR ZC MINDANAO 76 – Jumao-as 19, Cawaling 16, Garcia 12, Ongteco 7, Argamino 6, Tano 6, Julkipli 5, Rivera 3, Dadjilul 2.
Quarters: 19-19, 49-40, 81-64, 125-76.