San Juan Knights dominate second half, takes down Muntinlupa

The San Juan Knights shrugged off a slow start and dominated the entire second half to take down the Muntinlupa Cagers, 91-63, in the Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League Lakan Season at the Filoil Flying V Centre in San Juan on Monday night.

San Juan trailed early before going in front, 38-35, at halftime after a miraculous shot by ex-pro Larry Rodriguez with a second left in the second canto. The second half though, was all San Juan as the Knights broke away from the gates scoring nine straight points capped off by a booming three-pointer by John Wilson.

Mike Ayonayon then got in on the scoring parade, scoring nine in the third to help San Juan raise their lead to 19, 64-45. A 27-18 blast in the fourth canto all but settle the game’s outcome as San Juan improved to a league-best 17-2 while Muntinlupa remains at the bottom of the pile with their 4-15 slate.

Six different players scored in double-figures for the Knights led by the 19 points and six assists of ex-pro Mac Cardona. Wilson added 14 spiked by four triples while Rodriguez added 14 markers and eight rebounds.

Ayonayon and Joseph Ubalde chipped in 11 points each while Jhonard Clariot recorded a double-double with 10 and 10 rebounds.

(Photo courtesy of MPBL Facebook page)