D-League Finals 2018: Go for Gold Scratchers beat Che’Lu Bar and Grill, 98-96, to lead 2-1 in Game 3 of the PBA D-League Foundation Cup Finals 2018 this Thursday at the Ynares Sports Arena in Pasig. Paul Desiderio powered the Scratchers with his 28 points and 5 rebounds, while Gab Banal dropped 11 markers, 8 boards and 6 dishes.
Notes:
➤ It was Desiderio’s last shot that sealed the victory for the Scratchers. With three ticks left in the ballgame, he drove hard to the basket to beat the 96-all deadlock.
➤ Jeff Viernes led the losing Che’Lu with 23 buckets and 6 dimes. Meanwhile, Levi Hernandez and Christopher Bitoon also contributed with 19 points apiece.
➤ Go for Gold and Che’Lu will once again duke it out for Game Four of the Developmental League Finals this Tuesday, August 21.
PBA D-League News2018: Che’Lu Bar and Grill Revellers took Game 1 as it subdued CEU Scorpions, 112-97, in the 2018 PBA D-League Foundation Cup this Tuesday at the Ynares Sports Arena. Levi Hernandez powered the Revellers with his 24 points, while Jeff Viernes also added 21 markers and 6 assists.
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➤ Jay-R Taganas also dropped a double-double 12 rebounds and 11 assists despite scoring only 4 points for Che’Lu.
➤ The losing Scorpions were led by Judel Fuentes who made stellar 27 markers and 6 boards, while Jan Formento also added 17 points and 3 rebounds.
➤ Che’Lu and CEU will resume court hostilities for Game 2 this Thursday on August 2.
PBA D-League News2018: Che’Lu Bar and Grill Revellers dumped Go for Gold Scratchers, 74-68, in the 2018 PBA Developmental League Foundation Cup this Thursday at the Ynares Sports Arena. Levi Hernandez starred for the Grillers with his 23 points and 7 rebounds, while Jessie Collado added 13 markers and 9 boards.
Notes:
➤ Matt Salem consoled the losing Scratchers with his 16 buckets and 5 boards, while Vince Tolentino added 12 points and 5 caroms.
➤ Hernandez also shot 5 of 9 from the rainbow country and uncorked 10 big points in the final frame.
➤ Che’Lu will be paired opposite CEU Scorpions in the D-League Semifinals, while Go for Gold will face Marinerong-Pilipino TIP.
Game Scores:
Quarters: 13-16, 31-31, 56-50, 74-68.
che'lu: 74
Hernandez 23, Collado 13, Melano 9, Siruma 8, Viernes 8, Flores 5, Taganas 5, Ng 3, Lao 0, Mallari 0, Ng 0, Ochea 0, Ruaya 0, Sta. Ana 0.
go for gold: 68
Salem 16, Tolentino 12, Publico 10, Reyes 10, Banal 5, Porter 5, Gaco 4, Wong 4, Castor 2, Pili 0.
July 26, 2018 - Ynares Arena, Pasig
Written by Rock Punzalan for Philippine Basketball News Team