Manila, Jan. 16 -- ame skid in the Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League Datu Cup with a 102-96 win against Pasig Pirates at the Batangas State University-Jose P. Laurel Polytechnic College Gymnasium in Malvar, Batangas on Tuesday night.
Engaging in a high-scoring match that saw both teams combine for 66 assists-33 each-the Kuyas held off the gritty Pirates to stay in the fight for homecourt edge in the first round of the playoffs.
In a relatively tight encounter, Bulacan found an opportunity to pull away after taking a 99-90 lead with 3:15 remaining.
However, back-to-back triples from Leo Avenido pulled Pasig to within three, 96-99, with 1:16 to play.
The Pirates, however, were haunted by three huge turnovers down the stretch, includin...