Pharmaquick wins; Shark makes it 4

Bruce Dacia and Omanzie Rodriguez, recruits from San Juan’s MBA team, had rousing debuts for Pharmaquick in a 61-52 victory over Montaña Pawnshop yesterday in the PBL Chairman’s Cup at the Makati Coliseum.

Challenge Cup champion Shark Energy Drink romped to its fourth straight victory via a 62-41 blowout of Osaka Iridology in the second game.

Dacia wowed the crowd with his dazzling aerial and one-on-one moves to lead the team with 14 points, six of which coming in the final quarter, while the 6-foot-6 slotman Rodriguez got the job done on defense with a game-high six shotblocks.

Boosted by the arrival of Dacia and Rodriguez, the Drug Specialists booked their first win after two straight heartbreaking losses.

Pharmaquick coach Bernie Fabiosa commended Dacia and Rodriguez for their exploits while also making special mention of the comebacking Cesar Romero. — Joey Villar