Down by as much as 13, Avila turned it on and shredded 2021’s defense with his scoring efficiency as he went 18-of-31 from the field and sank 10 three-pointers. It wasn’t just on offense that Avila did work as he also ruled the boards, grabbing a whopping 18 rebounds.
In other Division C games, Harley Davidson-2014 crushed Batch 2015, 87-60, for its second win in a row. Lucky Ecarma registered a rare triple-double with 22 points, 20 boards and 10 assists. Jair Igna added 16 markers even as Gio Laguyo and Popoy Navarro pitched in 11 and 10 markers, respectively.
Over in Division A, the Core Pacific Money Exchange-2000 walloped the Kima Glass Supply Co. Inc.-1998, 58-29. Batch 2000 asserted its might over their foes in the third canto, where it outscored Batch 1998, 22-4, to build a 44-21 lead.
Dave Ting led 2000’s balanced attack with 11 points, two assists and two steals.
In other Division A matches, the ARQ-2001 also routed the Yangtze Cooling Ice Systems-1992, 67-44, for their second straight win. Mark Hing led the way for the winning side with 14 points and 10 boards, while Josef Reoma and Jason Arquisola put up 11 and 10 points, respectively.
Finally, the Bayfront Hotel-90/97 won over the Speed Demon Vivant/94/95/96, 51-29. Mark Sy had nine points and nine rebounds, while many-time league MVP Dave Lim tallied seven points and 17 boards for Bayfront Hotel. (JNP)