Larimp survives Hankook in Punta Princesa caging

Larimp Network Technology was pushed to the limits before dismantling the undermanned Hankook Tires, 88-70, to stretch its winning streak to seven in the Punta Princessa Basketball Association tournament at the Pablo S. Atillo Sports Complex in Punta Princesa.

Hankook went off to a rousing start coming from the 15-point outburst of Jun Garzo in the opening period to give the team a six point edge, 25-19.

But Larimp's Gilbert Cavite stepped up and gave the team the much-needed firepower to narrow the deficit to slim 2-point lead, 39-37, at the bend.

Larimp controlled the game upon entering the final period as power forward Ringo Balbuena spearheaded the scoring cudgels logging 18 out of his 22-point production.

Jimmy Carcueva and Tin Atillo also came up with significant figures by chalking up 16 and 12 markers, respectively as Larimp took the pole position with seven wins against three losses overtaking Pipeline with 7-2 win-loss record.

Hankook, on the other hand, remained at the cellar with one win in four outings. Garzo led the losing team with game high 35 points.

The scores

Larimp (88) - Balbuena 22, Carcueva 16, Atillo 12, Cavite 10, Tindoy 9, Laredo 6, Almojallas 6, Castro 5, Zuñiga 2, Tabalin 2.

Hankook (70) - Garzo 35, Pardenilla 10, Atillo 10, Almmagro 8, Villamor 7. - Sona Mae V. Povadora