Game 2: Exit Realty stuns Wala Sa Ayos, 54-51

Another close game by Exit Realty against opening day winners, WSA. This time, the Realtors returned the favor to WSA by stunning them with a 54-51 victory.

At the start of the 1st half, WSA was able to execute well, shooting outside and penetrating the inside lane like it was their backyard. The first-half onlslaught was led by WSA's Tony Estoveza, who scored a game-high 22 points, 14, of which were drilled in the first half of play. Tony's hot hands combined with steady plays from teamates, Lelina, Raymundo, Del Puerlo and the Fernandez's gave WSA an eight-point lead at the end of the first half.

With their backs against the wall, Exit Realty sprung an exit strategy by fielding in Paul Velarde, Joseph Riel and Scott McInnes. Velarde, finishing with a 12-point production, weaved his 3-p0int form by drilling in two crucial shots, followed by Scott McInnes' own triple bomb, that gave Exit the momentum and eventually the lead. But it was Joseph Riel's double-double performance that sparkled throughout the game. Riel logged in 22 points, mostly on high percentage shots, grabbing 13 rebounds and 1 blocked shot. On the othe hand. Scott McInnes, who contributed 7 points was instrumental in keeping the offense going.

At the last 8 minutes of play, Exit was comfortably ahead by 8 points, when, out of the blue, WSA caught fire and closed the gap to 3 pts. The 5-0 run blanked the Exit Realty squad in the last 8 minutes of the game. With good hussle plays and defensive stops, WSA was able to grab ball possesion in the last 12 seconds of the game, enough to launch a 3-point shot to put the game on overtime. WSA went to Estoveza for the final play but Exit's double team defense on Estoveza paid off and gave the Realtors their first win in 2 games.