ZAMBOANGA leaned on the heroics of the Marcelino twins to subdue San Juan 95-89 in overtime last Monday for its third straight victory in as many starts in the MPBL 4th Season at the FilOil Flying V Centre in San Juan.
Pasig City dumped Pampanga 93-71 to climb to 2-1.
Jaycee and Jayvee Marcelino combined for 40 points, including eight in the extra period, as Zamboanga handed San Juan its second loss in three outings.
Jayvee fired a game-high 22 points, grabbed 9 rebounds, issued 6 assists and had 2 steals while Jaycee contributed 18 points and 2 rebounds for Zamboanga Family’s Brand Sardines of Coach Vic Ycasiano.
Jerald Bautista and Jhaymo Eguilos supported the Marcelinos with 17 and 13 points, respectively, as Zamboanga kept its poise after San Juan rallied to force the extension at 81-81.