Alab holds off Mono for sixth straight win

Alab Pilipinas. Photo by Tristan Tamayo/INQUIRER.net

Alab Pilipinas stretched its winning run to six games after surviving Mono Vampire, 86-84, in the ASEAN Basketball League Wednesday at Baliuag Star Arena in Bulacan.

Renaldo Balkman hit the game-winning jumper for Alab with four seconds remaining 15 seconds after Mike Singletary drilled a three-pointer that tied the game at 84.

Alab’s run propelled them to third place with a 9-4 record while the Mono Vampire fell down to fourth at 9-5.

Balkman not only delivered in the clutch for Alab but he was also the focal point of the team’s offense putting up 31 points with 13 rebounds.

Justin Brownlee, meanwhile, missed out on a five-by-five for Alab as he finished with 16 points, 12 rebounds, eight assists, five blocks, and four steals.

Samuel Deguara led Mono Vampire with 21 points and 15 boards.