Ronald Paraiso topped with 14 points while four others — Raul Redulosa, Ranulfo Abo, Chris Guerrero and Ruel Buenaventura — added 10 apiece as Casino Rubbing Alcohol put cold water on GMC-Tortillos fiery fourth quarter rally to eke out 79-66 victory.
Aries Dimaunahan, Eric dela Cuesta, Arnold Calo and Allan Gamboa blew hot in the final half for the break away that ousted Montaña Jewels from contention, 97-90.
Mike Garcia scattered 10 points in the third quarter alone as he joined hands with Arnold Calo and Dimaunahan to lift the Detergent Kings from a 52-all halftime deadlock to a 79-67 third quarter lead and controlled the match from there on.
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"Even from the start, the boys played all-out because they really want to get into the crossover semi-finals. This victory gives team the confidence it needed into the next round.
Sana, suwertihin din kaming makapasok sa finals," said Casino Alcohol acting coach and former PBL star Teroy Albarillo.
The Alcohol Masters quickly romped to 25-10 start and took the half, 42-28. As if it were not enough, Reland Jumalon, Ruel Buenaventura, and Abo weave a 17-2 salvo to widen the gap at 59-32, 3:59 left in the third period.
Trailing 42-68, Sonny Toring unleashed 14 of his 16 points in the 24-7 rally that trimmed the deficit to nine, 66-75, 2:48 remaining,
But Casino got its acts together and held the rivals scoreless in the stretch. Baskets by Glen Yuson and Buenaventura sealed the final tally.