AMA tops McDavid, earns share of lead

POWERED by its new players, AMA Online Education notched a breakthrough 80-65 victory at the expense of McDavid in the 2019 Philippine Basketball Association Developmental League (PBA D-League) on Tuesday at the Paco Arena in Manila.

Franky Johnson combined forces with top overall pick Joshua Munzon and No. 5 pick Troy Rike to hand the Titans a rare debut win in the Aspirants Group.

“Fortunately, we jelled early. At least they played well together,” said AMA head coach Mark Herrera, whose squad already eclipsed its winless record in the previous DLeague conference.

Johnson, a former Marinerong

half that triggered the Titans’ hot start.

Rike tallied 15 points and eight boards while Munzon drilled in a

10 rebounds on top of three assists. Munzon, who previously starred for the Saigon Heat and Westports Malaysia Dragons in the Asean Basketball League, struggled early in his

his groove as the game went on, scoring nine points in the second half.

got to a real slow start out there but my teammates were able to pick up,” said Munzon.

Johnson sparked a 10-point blast to start the second quarter for a comfortable the Titans’ massive advantage to 71-53 with eight minutes left in the game.

Lanky forward