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Doha: Losing steam in the dying minutes proved to be costly for Lucky Seven as they blew the chances of winning the game as they went down to league leaders Light Scribe 96-93 in thrilling game at the Premiere Division of Nissan Cup 2016 hosted by Pinoy Basketball of Qatar (PIBAQ) at Al Gharafa Training Gym.
Lucky Seven had numerous chances to win but were undone by remarkable fightback from Light Scribe, who started to creep in with their mini rally inspired by their top scorer Ronnie Cajayon.
Before that sudden twist, the Poldong Rodriguez mentored squad was enjoying as much 17 points with nine minutes left in the last quarter But the momentum shifted to in the crucial minutes.
Cajayon gave them anew headaches in the crucial minute left in the five-minute overtime after he replicated it with another two back-to-back baskets by two short jumpers.
Cajayon scored 27 points with Sandie Limin netting 22 and 20 points was scored by Kemuel Proceso. Lucky Seven’s main man Khim Calo fired 25 points but he was unable to hit the mark in the crucial minutes.
In the other game, KBAS Batangas continued their winning spree after they defeated Monte Vista 82-59.
KBAS reliable duo of Eric Tamayo and Nino Gelig shared 15 points each to ensure their victory against Monte Vista now suffering two back to back loses in the elimination rounds.
The Nissan 21st Season Men’s Championship Cup of Pinoy Basketball of Qatar (PIBAQ) is presented by OOoredoo and McDonald’s Qatar. The tournament is brought by Qatar Basketball Federation and the Philippine Embassy in Qatar and Co-Sponsored by Alicafe, Diana Jewellery and Watches, GO Sports, Philippine Airlines, Filipino Community Center, Fraser Suites Hotel and Shuttersbug Photography.
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