AICC Manila extended the Filbasket Subic Championship finals series to a decider after beating San Juan, 74-70, on Sunday at the Subic Bay Gymnasium.
Chris Bitoon scored 13 points while Hesed Gabo added 12 points in a balanced effort as the Manila-based squad forced a knockout game on Monday for the crown.
AICC led by as many as 17 points in Game Two then held on in the end, spoiling the 16-point effort of San Juan’s Rhenz Abando.
Abando leads comeback
AICC outscored San Juan, 28-10, in the second quarter to grab a 39-26 lead. Two free throws by Gabo in the third gave Manila a 52-35 lead, the biggest of the game.
Abando's three-pointer capped a comeback that got the Knights within 70-65, but Bitoon's clutch free throws knocked the wind out of San Juan's sails.
Jay Collado had 11 points while Michael Mabulac grabbed 10 rebounds for AICC Manila.
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