Metro Manila (CNN Philippines) — The Mahindra Floodbuster overpowered the NLEX Road Warriors, 106-96, on Friday evening at the Cuneta Astrodome.
With both squads already out of contention, the Floodbuster shifted gears after a slow start.
Alex Mallari almost had a triple-double for Mahindra with 30 points, 10 rebounds, and nine assists.
Russell Escoto was stretchered out of the court after suffering a left knee injury with 23.1 seconds remaining in the first half. He did not return to the game and recorded 12 points on 3-of-4 shooting from the field for Mahindra.
The frenetic pace of the match favored the Floodbuster who improved their win-loss slate to 3-7.
Eric Camson had 17 markers and six boards for the Road Warriors who fell to league-worst record at 2-8.
Mahindra will close out its campaign in the 2017 Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) Philippine Cup against the Star Hotshots on February 1 (Wednesday) at the Cuneta Astrodome.
The scores:
Mahindra (106) – Mallari 30, Celda 18, Escoto 12, Galanza 11, Apinan 10, Revilla 9, Deutchman 6, Ballesteros 5, Paniamogan 3, Eriobu 2, Yee 0, Elorde 0, Teng 0, Salva 0.
NLEX (96) – Camson 17, Guinto 13, Baracael 10, Khobuntin 9, Lastimosa 9, Alas 8, Rios 6, J. Villanueva 6, Monfort 5, Lanete 4, Taulava 4, Soyud 2, Gotladera 2, E. Villanueva 1.
Quarterscores: 22-27, 57-49, 77-77, 106-96.
