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| Taguig faces Laguna in finals (08/07/2010) |
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The former San Sebastian star erupted for 28 points on a 7-of-12 shooting to help Taguig notch its second win in three outings and arrange a one game face-off with Treston-Laguna today. Protecting a precarious 69-67 lead, Taguig came through with a huge spurt behind the guns of Coronel, Lou Gatumbato, Eric dela Cuesta and Jemal Vizcarra to finally take the fight out the Cultivators in the event jointly organized by the Philippine Basketball League (PBL) and Liga Pilipinas. Meanwhile, Treston Laguna completed a three-game sweep by downing Mandaue, 83-80. "We're hoping to bounce back against Laguna so that we could also get that twice-to-beat advantage in the playoffs," said Taguig coach Bing Victoria, who can clinch the No. 3 spot in the quarters if it win the crown. Marlon Legaspi, known for his inside plays during his celebrated collegiate days, knocked in the game-winning shot by hitting a three-point shot in the dying seconds that gave the Stallions their third straight win. Earlier, Mandaue's John Villaver scored inside with 21 ticks to go to tie the game before Legaspi, a former PBL Most Valuable Player, delivered in the clutch. "Marlon's been hitting those outside shots during the fourth quarter and being a veteran, I'm happy na nag-deliver siya down the stretch," said coach Nomar Isla, who quickly rushed to The Arena in San Juan to coach Emilio Aguinaldo College in the NCAA following the game. Legaspi went 3-of-4 from downtown to finish with 11 points and four rebounds in just 16 minutes off the bench. Ricafuente and Leo Losentes topscored for Laguna with 16 points apiece while Bolocon added 15 markers. The scores: First Game TRESTON LAGUNA 83 - Ricafuente 16, Losentes 16, Bolocon 15, Legaspi 11, Musni 9, Mercado 5, Aquino 4, Angeles 3, Sanz 2, Mangahas 2, Grijaldo 0. MANDAUE 80 - Villaver 21, Gerilla 13, Latonio 8, Magpayo 8, Zanoria 7, Magdadaro 7, Tangarorang 5, Laygo 5, Reyes 3, Bucao 3, Alcaraz 0, Dennison 0. Quarters: 22-22; 43-39; 59-62; 83-80. Second Game TAGUIG 85 - Coronel 28, dela Cuesta 13, Vizcarra 12, Gatumbato 10, Sanders 5, de Castro 5, Lim 4, Tajonera 3, Guiyab 3, Sta Cruz 2. ANI-FCA 74 - Dizon 16, Luanzon 13, Sena 12, Custodio 9, Hugnatan 6, Arao 5, Husted 4, Serios 3, Mirza 3, Cagoco 2, Saguindel 1, Bautista 0, Membrere 0, Te 0. Quarters: 27-18; 47-38; 65-59; 85-74.
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