The Nueva Ecija Rice Vanguarads hit their target late in the fourth quarter and shot down the Pasig Voyagers early in the fourth to tally an 85-81 victory on Monday and move within a win of advancing to the semifinal round of the MPBL Fifth Season at the Nueva Ecija Coliseum in Pasay City.
Bitoon then took over in the final canto, and with help from John Bryon Villarias and Renz Palma seized control at 79-66 heading to the last 5 minutes and 44 seconds mark. Still, Pasay’s Warren Sienes was able to sneak in a bucket but missed the accompanying free throw for the final count.Bitoon wound up with 18 points, 10 in the fourth quarter, and 4 assists to earn best player honors over Mabulac, who posted 16 points and a game-high 15 rebounds. Palma contributed 14 points and 10 5 rebounds while Villarias chipped in 10 points.
The San Juan Knights clamped down on defense and executed their transition plays to trounce the Makati OKBet Kings, 95-84. Celiz, who usually tallies double-doubles, was held to 7 points and 4 rebounds, sapping the Kings’ firepower.
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