Fajardo-less Boosters disconnect Texters

MANILA, Philippines -- Sans Junmar Fajardo, Petron Blaze held the fort versus Talk n Text, pulling off a 105-91 win to stay at second place with an 8-2 slate in the Petron Blaze-sponsored PBA Saturday Special at the Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City.

The Boosters made a 30-point turnaround, erasing a 15-point deficit and leading by as many as 15 before eventually stopping the Texters and relegating them to joint third with the Rain or Shine E-Painters at 6-3.

Second Game

PETRON 105 - Lassiter 22, Santos 19, Lutz 16, Cabagnot 12, Tubid 8, Kramer 8, Taha 6, Deutchman 6, Lanete 4, Duncil 2, Ross 2.

TALK N' TEXT 91 - Castro 23, Fonacier 19, De Ocampo 12, Seigle 10, Reyes J. 7, Baclao 4, Poligrates 4, Carey 4, Aban 2, Williams 2, Anthony 2, Alapag 2, Celiz 0.

Quarters: 17-27, 45-52, 76-64,105-91