Kings, Lions sustain streaks

San Juan added to the woes of 1Munti, pulling off an 80-71 victory last Monday night to remain unbeaten in five starts in the Manila Bankers Life-Pilipinas Super League Pro Division Second Conference Dumper Cup at the Central Recreational Facility in New Era, Quezon City.

Orlan Wamar sizzled with 15 points, all from deep, on top of two rebounds and four assists for the Kings, while Nikko Panganiban provided ample help with 14 markers, seven boards, and three dimes.

Marwin Taywan and Rence Nocum had 10 points each for San Juan, which rose to 5-0 for solo third in the cagiest that is being run by Philippine Basketball Association and Gilas Pilipinas standout Marc Pingris.

The Kings were propped up by a 103-100 decision over Bicol last week. The Emeralds absorbed their sixth straight loss, counting a 72-84 defeat to Sta. Rosa Laguna also last week, for a 1-6 slate.

In the other game, the Lions edged the Spicy Oragons 69-66 for their fourth straight win.

Enzo Joson hit 13 points, grabbed five caroms, and issued two feeds for Sta. Rosa, while Nat Cosejo added 12 and nine.

Jeramer Cabanag also had 10 markers and six rebounds as coach Britt Reroma dribblers raised their mark to 6-1 for fourth spot. Bicol fell to its fourth straight setback for a 2-5 record. RJ Ramirez’s 18-point game went down the drain for 1Munti, while John Cantimbuhan scored 12 points.

PSL action goes to the Bren Z. Guiao Convention Center in San Fernando, Pampanga on Wednesday with San Pedro Laguna-ARS facing Bagong Cabuyao-Homelab Nation at 4 o’clock.

Quezon City tackles Koponang Lakan ng Bulacan in the nightcap at 6 p.m.