La Salle’s Mike Phillips celebrates throughout a recreation in opposition to Ateneo within the UAAP Season 87 males’s basketball match.–MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.internet
MANILA, Philippines–La Salle pulled away within the second half to beat rival Ateneo, 74-61, for the solo lead within the UAAP Season 87 males’s basketball match Sunday evening at Mall of Asia Area.
Reigning MVP Kevin Quiambao flirted with a triple-double, gathering 13 factors, 13 rebounds and 7 assists that got here with two steals whereas Mike Phillips notched a double-double of his personal with 13 factors and 14 rebounds together with three steals.
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“I feel yung mindset coming into this recreation na kailangan ko lang mag-step up and nung recreation medyo binatuhan kami ng freak protection ng Ateneo, bino-box in a single nila ako complete recreation,” Quiambao mentioned.
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La Salle coach Topex Robinson, Kevin Quiambao and Mike Phillips after beating Ateneo. #UAAPSeason87 @INQUIRERSports pic.twitter.com/paSk1vfvKK
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“Sabi ko na lang sa mga teammates ko na be prepared lang dahil could mga moments na kayo yung malilibre na dapat could confidence kayo to take that shot after which be disciplined lang and madami pa kaming na-learn sa laro na to tulad ng mga turnovers namin na napakadami and yung mga kailangan namin i-work on transferring ahead,” he added as La Salle was compelled to a 22-13 drawback within the turnovers.
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JC Macalalag was additionally productive, chipping in 9 factors and 5 rebounds whereas Joshua David had eight factors and 7 rebounds because the Inexperienced Archers despatched the Blue Eagles to their worst begin in 10 seasons at 0-3.
One of many greatest variations between the 2 squads was the evident discrepancy in rebounds the place La Salle had a 62-38 benefit.
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The Archers broke unfastened from a neck-and-neck combat within the first half after opening the third quarter on an 8-2 spurt that gave them a 10-point unfold.
La Salle’s lead ballooned to as many as 20 within the ultimate interval after a three-point play by Macalalag.
Shawn Tuano was the one silver lining for Ateneo after developing with 18 factors, six rebounds, two assists and a pair of steals. Andrew Bongo had 9 factors whereas rookies Jared Bahay and Kristian Porter added eight factors apiece.
La Salle’s subsequent project is one other skidding crew in College of the East on Sunday additionally at MOA Area.
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