Kurt Reyson caught hearth late to steer Colegio de San Juan de Letran to an additional time win towards outdated rival San Beda University, 93-87, in Game 1 of the 2023 PBA D-League semifinals on Thursday.
The spitfire guard dropped 32 factors off the bench, laced with 5 rebounds, 4 assists, and a steal, because the Knights drew first blood of their best-of-three semis affair.
San Beda as soon as led by as a lot as 24 factors earlier than an enormous third quarter from Letran noticed the Knights and the Red Lions have interaction in a seesaw battle because the Intramuros squad poured in 27 in that body whereas limiting the Mendiola crew to only 17.
Still, San Beda had the higher hand heading into the fourth, 61-55.
It was then a Reyson-Jacob Cortez showdown within the fourth, with the previous instigating a 9-2 run to provide the Knights a vital 71-67 lead. But Cortez countered with eight straight factors as San Beda regained the benefit, 76-72.
Down 81-78, Reyson had the possibility to tie the sport however missed his two triple makes an attempt, however his teammate Kyle Tolentino received the offensive rebound earlier than burying the overtime-sending trey.
Reyson utterly took over within the additional interval, nailing the primary seven factors for Letran, 88-81, earlier than he sank two freebies to seal the deal.
Sophomore Kevin Santos churned out a double-double of 17 factors and 13 rebounds, whereas Deo Cuajao chipped in 12 markers.
Letran’s win spoiled an enormous outing from Cortez, who had 24 factors, three rebounds, and three assists within the loss.
Letran, the reigning three-time NCAA champion, will look to brush San Beda on Tuesday, June 13, on the FilOil EcoOil Centre. —VBL, GMA Integrated News
Source: www.gmanetwork.com
