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Boosters make Painters 2nd victim in Philippine Cup
The much-maligned Barako Bull made Rain or Shine its second victim in the ongoing KFC-Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) Philippine Cup. Chad Alonzo came through with a double-double effort while Leo Najorda and Alex Crisano â yes the tattooed PBA journeyman known for his court antics rather than his playing skills â lit up the scoreboard as the Energy Boosters swung the upset axe against the Tigers, 89-81, Wednesday night at the Big Dome.
Solomon Mercado of Rain or Shine, center, looks for an open teammate after being surrounded by the defense of the Barako Bull during their game in the PBA Philippine Cup Wednesday at the Big Dome. Jeff Venancio
Barako Bull 89 - Alonzo 15, Najorda 14, Crisano 14, Menor 9, Membrere 9, Aljamal 7, Dimaunahan 6, Belano 6, Duncil 4, Lao 3, Hubalde 2. Rain or Shine 81 - Norwood 17, Mercado 14, Arellano 9, Cruz 6, Chan 6, Laure 6, Tang 5, Telan 5, Reyes 4, Arana 3, Ibanes 3, Hrabak 3. Quarter scores: 26-30, 64-43, 75-60, 89-81.
Trailing by four after one quarter, the Energy Boosters suddenly caught fire and outscored their opponents, 38-13, in the next 12 minutes. In the wink of an eye, Barako Bull was already up, 64-43, by halftime. Compounding the Elasto Paintersâ situation was the 15 turnovers they committed in the first two quarters as against the Energy Boostersâ eight, while their bench was likewise badly outscored, 33-13. âWe had a great first two quarters. And if youâre going at the locker room up by 21 points at halftime, you know may insurance ka na," said Barako Bull coach Leo Isaac. âIn the long run, masyadong malaki yung lamang naming." The Elasto Painters, coming off a first ever semifinals stint in the league last conference, made one last stand in the final period coming to within nine (80-71). Barako Bull's Donbel Belano, center, skies high for a lay-up against the defense of Rain or Shine's Ryan Araña, left, and TY Tang during their game in the Philippine Cup Wednesday at the Big Dome. Jeff Venancio
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