EcoOil-La Salle put its title protection in excessive gear because the reigning champions closed out towards University of Perpetual Help System DALTA in one other lopsided affair, 108-91, in Game 2 of their semifinals sequence within the 2023 PBA D-League Aspirants’ Cup on Tuesday.
Prince Alao confirmed the best way for the Green Archers, posting 22 factors, six assists, and one rebound in 20 minutes of play whereas Bright Nwankwo dropped a double-double of 10 markers and 11 boards alongside two blocks.
Kevin Quiambao was additionally a key cog for La Salle as the previous Gilas Pilipinas large man churned out 10 factors, 10 rebounds, 4 assists, and one block off the bench.
La Salle now awaits the results of the semifinals sequence between NCAA rivals Wang’s Letran and Marinerong Pilipino-San Beda to find out its finals opponent.
The Taft crew was merely simply unstoppable, dropping 30 factors within the opening quarter earlier than heading to the second half having fun with a 51-36 cushion. Alao then gave La Salle its greatest lead of 28 with a layup early within the payoff interval, 90-62.
La Salle by no means seemed again since then as they completed off Perpetual in two video games.
John Abis led Perpetual with 21 factors whereas Christian Pagaran and Carlo Ferreras chipped in 19 factors apiece within the loss.
La Salle carved out a 107-78 win in Game 1 of the sequence the place guard Mark Nonoy took over.
—JMB, GMA Integrated News
Source: www.gmanetwork.com
