By Ivan Saldajeno
MANILA--Racal showed why it was a finalist in the PBA D-League Aspirants Cup after drubbing AMA, 118-100, at the start of their Foundation Cup campaign at the Ynares Sports Arena in Pasig on Thursday.
The Alibaba started the game red-hot, blowing the Titans out, 36-16, after the first quarter. The Alibaba sustained the blistering start and never looked back.
“Masaya kami. Very crucial yung first win lalo na para sa amin na nag-overhaul ng buong team. We’ll just make our adjustments along the way,” said Coach Jerry Codiñera after the game.
“Masaya kami. Very crucial yung first win lalo na para sa amin na nag-overhaul ng buong team. We’ll just make our adjustments along the way,” said Coach Jerry Codiñera after the game.
Mac-Mac Tallo led Racal with 20 points, three rebounds, four assists, and one steal off the bench, while Janus Lozada added 17 points on 5-of-6 triples.
Jam Cortes was the top scorer among the Alibaba starters with 15 points on 6-of-7 shooting with five caroms, one assist, and one steal.
Embons Bonleon exploded for 31 points for AMA together with 12 rebounds, two assists, and two steals.
Box Scores:
Racal 118-Tallo 20, Lozada 17, Cortez 15, Salado 13, Ayonayon 12, Faundo 9, Capacio 9, Dela Cruz 7, Apreku 6, Mangahas 4, Grimaldo 2, Bulawan 2, Abrigo 2, Cabrera 0
AMA 100-Bonleon 31, Salonga 20, Subido 11, Teodoro 9, Pontejos 8, Villanueva 7, Jordan 4, Bragais 4, Celso 4, Grospe 2, Carpio 0, Calma 0
Quarterscores: 36-16, 66-43, 94-73, 118-100
Box Scores:
Racal 118-Tallo 20, Lozada 17, Cortez 15, Salado 13, Ayonayon 12, Faundo 9, Capacio 9, Dela Cruz 7, Apreku 6, Mangahas 4, Grimaldo 2, Bulawan 2, Abrigo 2, Cabrera 0
AMA 100-Bonleon 31, Salonga 20, Subido 11, Teodoro 9, Pontejos 8, Villanueva 7, Jordan 4, Bragais 4, Celso 4, Grospe 2, Carpio 0, Calma 0
Quarterscores: 36-16, 66-43, 94-73, 118-100
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