Team Restbak scored a crucial win to keep their playoff chances possible as they defeated Team Mamba, 67-62, at the continuation of the APCRAA Basketball Tournament Season 7 elimination round on Saturday, June 10, at the APC Gymnasium.
Restbak improved their win-loss record to 2-2 while Mamba remained winless with 0-4.
Christian Gabon gave Restbak a boost in the game, finishing with a double double stat line of 16 points and 13 rebounds. Jeff Bacon contributed a double-double output of 13 points, 15 rebounds and 2 steals.
For Team Mamba, Jasper Fabian was their top scorer, with 15 points, 5 rebounds and 2 assists. Welmar Esparas and Jayvee Febrer scored 10 points each.
Restbak will play a crucial game on June 17 against Team Mille to clinch a spot in the playoffs while Tem Mamba will play the final game of the elimination round on June 24 against Team Sheesh.
THE SCORES:
RESTBAK (67): Gabon 16, Bacong 13, Casoy 10, Rilveria R 8, Toribio 6, Gocon 4, Layug 2, Dayo 2, Cruz 2, Calima 2, Sunio 2
MAMBA (62): Fabian 15, Esparas 10, Febrer 10, Sanchez 7, Apostol 6, Alcance 6, Lavarro 4, Juaneza 3, Garbin 1, Potian 0, Sigue 0, Gardon 0, Flores 0
QUARTERSCORES: 24-16, 42-32, 55-46, 67-62
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