Huminova Tigers, Organic Solutions win QF games
SAN ANTONIO — DeMar DeRozan scored 26 points, LaMarcus Aldridge added 22 points and 12 rebounds and the San Antonio Spurs defeated New Orleans 109-95 Saturday (Sunday, PHL time), extending the Pelicans' losing streak to five games.
Dante Cunningham had a season-high 15 points, Patty Mills finished with 15 points, seven rebounds and seven assists and San Antonio won its fourth straight.
Jrue Holiday had 29 points and eight assists to lead the Pelicans. Anthony Davis had 17 points and eight rebounds after missing Thursday's game with a sprained right elbow.
San Antonio held New Orleans to 17 points in the opening period and 39 points in the first half, season lows for each team. While the defensive effort was a boon for the Spurs, the Pelicans continue to struggle after opening the season 4-0.
After trailing 15-8, the Spurs moved out to a two-point lead with an 11-2 run sparked by Cunningham diving on the floor defensively for a loose ball.
San Antonio's bench played a key role, outscoring New Orleans' 33-13, including 14 points by Marco Belinelli.
UP NEXT
Pelicans: At Oklahoma City on Monday night.
Spurs: Host on Sunday night. Orlando
Huminova Tigers forced their Fil-Sino All Asian Countertrade, Inc. (AACI) Inter-Company Basketball Tournament first phase knockout quarterfinal game into overtime, defeating AACI Trading, 91-89, at the Bacolod Tay Tung High School gym. Meanwhile, Organic Solutions beat Basecom, 78-66, in their game.
With two minutes left in the game, AACI Trading held a 10-point lead; however, that advantage was cut down to 79-77 after successful attempts from RB Chua and Ton Ton Chua. After a free throw by Michael Ang offered a slight bump for AACI Trading, a half-court attempt by RB Chua pushed the game into overtime.
In overtime, a breakaway layup by Ramon Khey sealed the win for Huminova Tigers.
In the other game, Kendrick Deloria led Organic Solutions with 14 points, followed by Miguel Mosquera adding 12, Dante Ma – 11, and Lito Dumdum – 10.
Despite the loss, Jeff Maningo led Basecom with 16 points.
In the second phase knockout quarterfinal, Organic Solutions will play JSY Transport and Huminova Tigers takes on Sweet Crystals Sugar./JSG,
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