The Go for Gold-CSB Scratchers made it two straight wins with a 101-92 trouncing of the Che’Lu Bar and Grill Revellers in the 2019 PBA D-League Monday at JCSGO Gym in Cubao.
Roosevelt Adams and Justin Gutang conspired to help the Scratchers rise to a 3-3 win-loss record in the Aspirants Group.
Adams topped his side with 22 points, 12 rebounds, and three assists. Meanwhile, Gutang remained as deadly with his 20 points, four assists, three boards, and two steals.
“I like how we battled and stayed composed. We were down early in the game and we were able to execute,” said coach Charles Tiu.
Adams and Gutang joined forces in the killer 14-0 tear between the final two frames, to turn a 63-59 deficit to a 73-63 lead as Go for Gold-CSB used that to erupt for 37 in the fourth period.
Clement Leutcheu just missed out on a double-double with his 15 points and nine rebounds. Yankie Haruna added 15 points, eight boards, and four assists, while Unique Naboa had 11 for the Scratchers.
The loss ended Che’Lu’s two-game winning run, dropping them to 3-2.
Jhaps Bautista was the lone bright spot for the Revellers as he wound up with 26 points in the loss.
The Scores:
Go for Gold-CSB 101 — Adams 22, Gutang 20, Leutcheu 15, Haruna 15, Naboa 11, Belgica 7, Pili 5, Pasturan 5, Dixon 1, Young 0, Pangalangan 0.
Che’Lu 92 –– Bautista 26, Collado 17, Viernes 10, Suerte 9, Bringas 9, P. Manalang 8, Gabo 7, Taganas 4, Dumapig 2, Siruma 0, Manganti 0, R. Manalang 0.
Quarterscores: 15-17, 40-34, 64-63, 101-92.
