Big Game James lifts Mixers to 2nd straight win

MANILA, Philippines -- Later in the night, James Yap banged in a three-pointer then Mark Barroca pulled a steal and made two charities inside the last 25 seconds as San Mig Coffee tripped Globalport, 83-80, for its first back-to-back wins in the tourney.

The Mixers drew even with the Alaska Milk Aces and the Meralco Bolts at 3-5 while stalling the Batang Pier at 4-4.

The Scores:

SAN MIG SUPER COFFEE 83 - Barroca 18, Sangalang 15, Yap 15, Simon 14, Devance 13, Pingris 4, Mallari 2, Reavis 2, Cawaling 0, Holstein 0.

GLOBALPORT 80 - Mercado 18, Washington 15, Chua 11, Nabong 8, Hayes 8, Garcia 8, Menk 6, Yee 2, Salva 2, Romeo 2, Villanueva 0, Lingganay 0, Salvador 0.

Quarters: 18-19, 41-37, 64-58, 83-80.