MANILA, Philippines — Parañaque beat Iriga City, 92-89, to finish the eliminations with a five-game winning streak in the National Basketball League (NBL) Season 2 last Saturday at the San Dionisio Gym in Parañaque City.
Albert Almaden saved the Aces from a collapse, scoring four of the game’s last eight points, including the go-ahead put-back with 39.9 seconds left that gave his team a 90-89 lead.
After leading by as many as 13 points, the Aces trailed, 89-84, but Almaden scored a jumper to cut the deficit to three. Jess Quilatan was unable to complete a three-point play on the next possession, but Almaden picked up the miss and converted the short jumper.
JR Galit, who topscored for Parañaque with 21 points, scored two free throws to increase the lead of the Aces to three with 12 seconds left, and the game ended with Eric Bernales missing a three-point attempt for the Oragons.
With the win, the Aces extended their winning run and ended their elimination round campaign with an 11-3 card.