Big Chill sneaks past NLEX in OT

KEVIN Alas of NLEX (No. 6) splits the Big Chill double team of Angelo Montecastro and Chris Dumapig. AUGUST DELA CRUZ

Arvie Bringas took charge in overtime as Big Chill stunned NLEX, 86-77, at the start of the Foundation Cup yesterday at Filoil Flying V Arena.

Bringas racked up 11 points in the extra period, including a three-point play with 27.7 seconds left that gave the Superchargers a 79-77 lead.

Alex Nuyles unloaded 22 points for the Superchargers, who closed the fourth quarter with an 8-0 windup  to forge the extension, 73-73.

“I think we caught NLEX at the right time,” said coach Robert Sison. “They’re still on celebration mood after winning the Aspirants Cup.”

Cebuana Lhuiller and Fruitas also registered contrasting victories earlier.

Alvin Padilla and Jessie Bustos shone as the Gems pulled off a 68-66 decision of Boracay Rum.

Fruitas gave newcomer Jumbo Plastic a rude welcome with an 81-56 rout as Anjo Caram and Carlo Lastimosa teamed up for 34 points.

The scores:

First Game

CEBUANA LHUILLIER 68—Padilla 12, Bautista 10, Martinez 7, Banal 7, Chiu 7, Bustos 7, Aguilar 5, Custodio 3, Buensuceso 3, Zamar 2, Lopez 2, Leynes 2, Sarangay 1, Dizon 0.

BORACAY RUM 66—Cabrera 13, Sabellina 12, Ilagan 10, Taha 9, Eguillos 8, Viernes 4, Arellano 2, Acibar 2, Siruma 2, Bandaying 2, Monteclaro 2, Tagarda 0, Rosopa 0.

Quarters: 16-26, 37-43, 55-53, 68-66

Second Game

FRUITAS 81—Caram 18, Lastimosa 16, Escoto 11, Tolmia 7, Mendoza 7, Pogoy 6, Pinto 5, Caperal 5, Colina 4, Cruz 2, Sentcheu 0, Banal 0, Antonio 0.

JUMBO PLASTIC 56—Mariano 15, Hayes 11, Daquioag 9, Acosta 7, Del Rosario 5, Vidal 3, Ignacio 2, Gomez 2, Tan 2, Gil 0, Escueta 0, Foronda 0.

Quarters: 29-12; 43-25; 61-34; 81-56

Third Game

BIG CHILL 86—Nuyles 22, Bringas 19, Montilla 8, Villahermosa 8, Santos 8, Lozada 6, Montecastro 5, Heruela 4, Dumapig 4, Holstein 2, Canlas 2.

NLEX 77—Salva 14, Camson 14, Garcia 12, Pascual 9, Long 8, Lanete 6, Alas 5, Pascual P. 4, Villarias 3, Ganuelas 2, Amer 0, Hermida 0.

Quarters: 20-15, 42-32, 53-54, 73-73 (reg.), 86-77