Davao, Quezon score OT victories

MANILA, Philippines — Davao was saved by a Hail Mary shot while Quezon got a reprieve from a missed free throw as they squeezed out overtime victories over Bataan and Zamboanga, respectively, in the MPBL (Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League) Sixth Season last Monday at the Orion Sports Complex in Bataan.

Jun Manzo’s desperation heave from way beyond midcourt went in at the final buzzer, enabling the Davao Occidental Tigers to forge an extension and edge the Bataan Risers, 90-89, for their fourth win against a loss.

Zamboanga Master Sardines could have beaten Quezon Province in regulation play, but Jayvee Marcelino flubbed the first of two charities, enabling the Huskers to knot the count on a buzzer-beater drive by LJ Gonzales before controlling the extension, 82-77.

Gonzales finished with 17 points for the Huskers who climbed to 3-3.