NORTHPORT turned to Arvin Tolentino late to beat Terrafirma, 104-100, on Sunday and snap a two-game losing skid in the PBA on Tour at the Ynares Sports Arena in Pasig.
Tolentino had 28 points including key baskets that enabled the Batang Pier to take the win and even their record to 4-4 (win-loss).
Terrafirma dropped to 3-6, losing for the third straight time despite nearly overcoming a 17-point deficit.
Tolentino nailed a three pointer with 1:31 left as NorthPort retook the lead, 100-99. His jumper widened the gap and two free throws with 16.5 seconds left settled the final score.
Tolentino added nine rebounds and two blocks in an all-around effort while shooting 10-of-20 from the field, hitting three three-pointers.
Paul Zamar had 21 points and six rebounds, while JM Calma and Joshua Munzon added 18 and 14 points respectively for the Batang Pier.
Juami Tiongson tallied 25 points and five assists, while Javi Gomez de Liano added 19 points and eight rebounds for the Dyip.
Isaac Go had 11 points including a three-point play off a foul by Tolentino that got Terrafirma within 99-97 before Tolentino redeemed himself in the endgame.
The scores:
NorthPort 104 – Tolentino 28, Zamar 21, Calma 18, Munzon 14, Santos 8, Ayaay 6, Salado 4, Yu 3, Gabriel 2, Balagasay 0, Sobrevega 0, Bauzon 0.
Terrafirma 100 – Tiongson 25, Gomez de Liano 19, Alolino 16, Ramos 11, Go 11, Mina 9, Daquioag 4, Cahilig 3, Calvo 2, Grospe 0.
Quarters: 30-18; 52-43; 83-76; 104-100.
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