VALENZUELA snapped Manila’s winning run and revved up its drive in the OKbet-MPBL (Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League) 4th Season presented by Xtreme at the Bren Z. Guiao Convention Center in San Fernando, Pampanga on Tuesday.
Propelled by a 24-5 scoring spurt, Valenzuela XUR Homes Realty Inc. coasted to a 79-70 victory that levelled its slate to 6-6 in the single round-robin elimination phase of the 22-team tournament.
Powered by Jhaymar Gimpayan and back-to-back triples from Jess Quilatan and Patrick Cabahug, Valenzuela pulled away at 28-9 ending the first quarter and held the reins till the end.
Manila entered the game with a 4-game run only to be pulled back to the lower half of the standings with a 5-6 card.
Quezon City MG Cars also pulled away early before cruising to a 60-56 victory over Imus in the second game of a triple-bill.
