PASIG used balanced offense to beat Nueva Ecija, 85-72, in the MPBL Lakan Season on Wednesday night at the Pasig Sports Complex.
Robbie Manalang had 17 points, while four other Realtors scored in double figures.
Pasig notched its eighth win in 11 games to tighten its grip on fourth spot in the northern division behind the San Juan Knights at 10-1, Makati Super Crunch at 9-1 and Manila Stars at 9-2.
Jeric Teng had 16 points, Jeric Serrano added 14, Josan Nimes scored 12 and Lander Canon chipped in 10 for the Realtors.
Also picking up back-to-back victories were the Bataan Risers, who ended Caloocan Supremos’ five-game winning run with a 90-77 triumph.
Jai Reyes showed the way as the Jong Uichico-mentored Risers notched their sixth win in 11 games.
Reyes hit seven of his 12 three-point attempts.
Chito Jaime added 14 markers for his hometown.
Bataan gained a share of sixth place with the Pasay Voyagers and the Bulacan Kuyas.
The Supremos slipped to ninth spot at 6-6 in the northern division.
Pampanga got back on track, beating Navotas, 83-74.
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