Report by Jun Rana
Lester Dabu played the game of his life punctuated by a buzzer beating jumper as time expired to lift Wala Sa Ayos (WSA) to a thrilling overtime victory over Red Bulls, 41-39. It was a heart breaking loss for Red Bulls who had several chances to win the game. WSA nailed the last spot in the semifinal playoffs and eliminated Red Bulls. Dabu top-scored for WSA with 15 points and has 4 rebounds for the game. The game ended at 36-all in regulation.
The game has been low scoring and a nip and tuck affair with no teams leading by more than 5 points. With the score tied at 8-all, Jun Lelina scored on a lay up to put WSA on the lead for the first time at 10-8, with 8 minutes remaining in the game. Both teams then traded baskets, with WSA maintaining a one point lead at halftime 17-16. Chris Balan had 6 points for Red Bulls in the first half.
In the second half, WSA maintained the lead until 21-20, with 18 minutes remaining in the game. At this juncture, Jake Cortez of Red Bulls converted back to back triples to put Red Bulls on top 26-21, with 15 minutes to go. However, Red Bulls was not able to pull away from WSA. In the following crucial 12 minute stretch, Dabu, Marlon Oniate, and Zorab Fernandez ignited a 15-10 bomb to tie the score at 36 all, 1 minute and 21 seconds remaining. Both teams muffed shots in the ensuing possessions. With 4 seconds remaining, Red Bulls had ball possession after a miss by JP Raymundo of WSA. A desperation mid court shot by Chris Balan did not hit the rim as the two teams went into overtime.
In overtime, WSA grabbed the lead on two free throws by Michael Alegarbes and one free throw by Raymundo, with 4 minutes remaining 39-36. The two teams went on a scoreless spell until Jake Cortez hit another three point shot to tie the score at 39-all. With 23 seconds remaining Red Bulls yet again had a chance to win the game with the ball possession. However, Jake Cortez missed a jumper with 3 seconds remaining. A time out was called by WSA. In the ensuing possession, Dabu eluded his guard and made the game winning 9 foot jump shot as time expired.
WSA will face powerhouse GK warriors in the seminal round.
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Box Scores:Wala Sa Ayos:
Dabu, Lester, 15; Lelina, Jun, 6; Oniate, Marlon, 6; Raymundo, JP, 4; Fernandez, Zorab, 4; Alegarbes, Michael, 4; Vergara, Felix, 2Red Bulls:
Cortes, Jake, 15; Balan, Chris, 10; Pangilinan, Joseph, 8; Brunzuela, Adrian, 2; Tizon, Richie, 2; Deleste, Jet, 2
7 comments:
Congrats to WSA! As for the Red Bulls, there's always next year.
Galing ng WSA !!!
Di ba yun mga magagaling ng players naglipatan sa TFC.
hehehe. ( the irony )
Ngayon WSA is one step closer to championship.
Pero I think their luck is gonna run out on Sat.
Goodluck na rin sainyo.
You never know, baka biglang magsara ang I-95 sa Saturday.
goooOoo boyfriend [37] lol <3
TO TheFlyingButiki:
Don't worry I heard coach Herb already book a hotel rooms for his players heheheh. Mahirap na daw at baka masulut. Sagot daw ni Dads ang hotel rooms.
to TheFlyingButiki:
oo nga eh, lumipat na ang mga magagaling na players sa TFC, kaya nga hindi cla napasok kahit man lang sa elite 8? insakto ka din. LOL!!
hahahaha, looks like i was unsure about this game when i was predicting earlier. And turns out to my surprise that, WSA won.
They have no chance against GK, but, c'mon guys you're the only one from the Pilipino Division, so go make history...
I can see it now..the new blog title after the games... "WSA SURPRISINGLY DEFEATS GK"
ay nako, that will...never happen ;).
hey gk warriors is the best the other team exept elkton blazers are not the best
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