Behind Nic Cabañero's explosive closer, Biñan sets MPBL South Finals vs Quezon

Nic Cabañero dropped 32 points to send Rizal home. LA Arcin
By Ivan Saldajeno

BIÑAN—For the second straight season, Biñan will face Quezon in the MPBL South Division Finals after eliminating Rizal with an 81-67 win in Game 2 of their South semis on Tuesday night at the Alonte Sports Arena.

Nic Cabañero came alive in the closeout game, dropping 32 points on 13-for-24 shooting, 10 rebounds, three assists, and two steals to lead the Tatak Gel.

"Masaya, but it doesn't stop us. The job is not finished kasi we still have our goal of being in the national finals," Cabañero told Dugout Philippines as he looks forward to facing the mighty Huskers in the South finals.

Carlo Lastimosa added 13 points, capped by two triples that helped ice the game for Biñan, along with seven rebounds and one assist.

Pamboy Raymundo made 12 markers, going 5-for-5 from inside the arc, with three rebounds, 13 assists, and two steals.

Billy Robles put up 14 points, four rebounds, and three assists off the bench to lead Rizal.