Seasoned cager Mark Barroca starred late because the Magnolia Timplados Hotshots escaped Converge, 99-95, within the PBA On Tour on Wednesday on the Ynares Sports Arena in Pasig City.
The 37-year-old guard drilled a vital jumper with 40 ticks left within the fourth quarter to present his facet the lead again earlier than he sank two free throws off a foul from Jerrick Balanza within the last eight seconds for a slim 98-95 lead.
Jed Mendoza then break up his freebies to seal the deal for the Hotshots, who have been lacking the companies of Calvin Abueva and Ian Sangalang.
Barroca completed with 12 factors, 10 of which he scored within the payoff interval, laced with seven assists and 4 rebounds whereas Paul Lee dropped 21 markers and 6 dimes. Mendoza chipped in 14 factors and two rebounds as James Laput took care of the paint with 10 rebounds and eight factors.
The loss spoiled a 20-point outing from Balanza and an 18-point efficiency from Mike Nieto.
In the primary recreation, Blackwater carved out a 100-94 victory in opposition to Terrafirma with Troy Rosario starring as he churned out 20 factors, 5 rebounds, and a steal whereas Rashawn Mccarthy chimed in with 13 markers off the bench.
—Bea Micaller/JMB, GMA Integrated News
Source: www.gmanetwork.com
