The Blustar Detergent Dragons were able to stop the Topstar ZC-Mindanao Aguilas from getting their first victory, nabbing a close 98-93 win, Tuesday evening at the Ynares Sports Arena in Pasig Cit.
Juami Tiongson captained the Dragons in their second win with 32 points after nailing six three-pointers. Kuek Tian Yuan added 21 markers, while Wong Yi Hou got 14 points.
“There are many things to learn for our players,” said Blustar coach Chang Huat Goh. “At least we got two wins in this league. We have our final game against Phoenix, we’ll definitely try our best.”
The Dragons lost hold of a 92-84 lead in the final 2:08, but banked on the heroics of Kuek and Tiongson to hold off the Aguilas.
Topstar ZC-Mindanao remain in the cellar with a 0-10 card.
Choi Ignacio and Gino Gumao-As led the Aguilas with 22 and 19 points, respectively.
The Scores:
Blustar (98) – Tiongson 32, Kuek 21, Wong 14, Yeo 8, Choo 7, Ma 6, Ong 4, Ting 4, Gan 2, Liaw 0, Mak 0, Palma 0, Teo 0, Yim 0.
Topstar (93) – Ignacio 22, Jumao-As 19, Garcia 16, Cawaling 14, Onde 9, Julkipli 6, Rivera 5, Argamino 2, Dadjilul 0, Ongteco 0, Roño 0, Santos 0, Sarangay 0, Tano 0.
Quarterscores: 23-18, 44-38, 76-65, 98-93.
