 |
| PBA |
By Ivan Saldajeno
BIÑAN--Tanduay forced a rubber match in the PBA D-League Foundation Cup Finals after mauling Phoenix, 89-75, in Game 2 of the best-of-three series at the Alonte Sports Arena on Tuesday night.
The Rhum Masters used a 28-point fourth quarter onslaught to break away from the Accelerators, who were a win away from completing the D-League double entering the game.
Gelo Alolino exploded for 26 points on 7-of-13 shooting with three rebounds, two assists, and one steal for Tanduay, which once again tripped a virtual twice-to-beat disadvantage.
The team's defense, on the other hand, succeeded in containing Mike Tolomia, who was earlier named the tournament MVP.
[Related Story: Tolomia named Foundation Cup MVP]
[Related Story: Tolomia named Foundation Cup MVP]
Tolomia only made eight points on a 2-of-10 clip from the field.
Ed Daquioag led Phoenix with 18 points but made only five of 15 shots.
Game 3 is scheduled on Thursday night at the said venue.
Box Scores:
Tanduay 89-Alolino 26, Celda 15, Eguilos 11, Javillonar 9, Belencion 8, Ferrer 5, Lingganay 4, Mendoza 4, Javelona 3, Santos 2, Tagarda 2, Gotladera 0, Stevens 0
Phoenix 75-Daquioag 18, Belo 16, Pogoy 12, Tolomia 8, Escoto 7, Tamsi 3, Mendoza 2, Andrada 2, Batiño 2, Iñigo 2, Jamito 1, Colina 0
Quarterscores: 21-23, 41-38, 61-56, 89-75
Follow him on Twitter: @IvanSaldajeno
.JPG)
