San Juan routs Paranaque, wins sixth straight game

San Juan captured its sixth straight victory at the expense of Parañaque, 81-65, last Tuesday in the Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League (MPBL) Lakan Cup at the Caloocan Sports Complex.

Mac Cardona had a good outing for the Knights as they stayed unbeaten to start off their campaign in the new season of the league.

Larry Rodriguez and John Wilson also had a good outing in helping San Juan get a lead as high as 23 points in the contest.

Rodriguez had 13 points, and Wilson nearly posted a double-double after finishing with 9 points and 10 rebounds in the San Juan victory.

Andoy Estrella scored on a lay-up and San Juan grabbed a 9-3 lead to start off the game. Michael Ayonayon also scored to end the first quarter with the Knights holding a 19-14 lead.

In the second quarter, San Juan began to pull away. A floater by Cardona allowed the Knights to take a 25-18 lead, and the gap suddenly ballooned to 40-24 on a basket by Rodriguez. At the half, San Juan with a 43-32 advantage.

San Juan outscored Paranaque, 19-16, in the third quarter for a 62-48 lead, and in the fourth quarter. Cedric Pelayo hit a jumper for the biggest lead in the game, 79-56.

Scores:

SAN JUAN KNIGHTS 81 – Cardona 16, Rodriguez 13, Wilson 9, Ayonayon 8, Aquino 7, Clarito 7, Isit 5, Pelayo 5, Reyes 4, Tajonera 3, Estrella 2, Ubalde 2, Saitanan 0, Salvado 0.

PARANAQUE PATRIOTS 65 – Pido 10, Abugan 9, Lucente 8, Menguez 8, Almajeda 7, Banzali 6, Mangalino 4, Solis 4, Vizcarra 4, Antonares 2, Begaso 2, Leonida 1, Sunga 0, Rabe 0, Saguiguit 0.

Quarterscores: 19-14, 43-32, 62-48, 81-65.

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