Pampanga makes national finals

MANILA, Philippines — Pampanga sprinted as San Juan sputtered in the homestretch, pushing the Giant Lanterns past the Knights, 81-73, and to their second straight North Division crown in the MPBL Sixth Season Monday at the packed Bren Z. Guiao Convention Center in San Fernando, Pampanga.

In the fight for the national crown, the Giant Lanterns will face the winner of the South Division Finals between the Batangas City Tanduay Rum Masters and the Quezon Huskers.

As a bonus, the Giant Lanterns are already assured of a trip to Dubai, UAE, where the first two games of the MPBL National Finals will be held on Dec. 1 and Dec. 3.