SAN JUAN, MM—Flying V fought back from a late eight-point deficit to force a 77-all stalemate against Arellano in the special attraction of Friday's FilOil Flying V Preseason Premier Cup schedule at the FilOil Flying V Centre.
Jeron Teng led the Thunder's late run to salvage the draw.
Flying V found itself down, 67-75, with 1:36 remaining.
But Teng scored five straight points to cut the gap down to three, 72-75, with 1:10 remaining.
Arellano failed to stretch the lead, and Eric Salamat tied the game, 75-all with a triple with 43.9 seconds to go.
The Thunder forced another stop, leading to Teng's go-ahead shot with 23.5 seconds left.
Ariel Aguilar, however, saved the Chiefs' cause with a layup with 10.9 seconds on the clock.
Teng had one more chance to give Flying V the win, but Kent Salado pulled off a huge block on him as time expired.
Teng still led Flying V with 19 points plus three rebounds, while Salamat added 13 points, three rebounds, eight assists, and four steals without a turnover.
Salado and Richard Abanes each chipped in 15 markers for Arellano.
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The Thunder forced another stop, leading to Teng's go-ahead shot with 23.5 seconds left.
Ariel Aguilar, however, saved the Chiefs' cause with a layup with 10.9 seconds on the clock.
Teng had one more chance to give Flying V the win, but Kent Salado pulled off a huge block on him as time expired.
Teng still led Flying V with 19 points plus three rebounds, while Salamat added 13 points, three rebounds, eight assists, and four steals without a turnover.
Salado and Richard Abanes each chipped in 15 markers for Arellano.
Follow him on Twitter: @IvanSaldajeno
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