Davies Paints to face Amchels in finals of Don Bosco caging

CEBU, Philippines -  Davies Paints and Amchels finished off their respective foes to set up a championship showdown in the Bosconian Basketball Club's Don Bosco Cup 2013 last Sunday at the Don Bosco Technology Center (DBTC) gym in Brgy. Punta Princesa, this city.

Celso Colegado charted 16 points as Davies Paints terminated Bullvets '94, 66-54, while Amchels booted out  Batch '98 in dominating fashion, 63-43.

Thus, Davies Paints and Amchels will figure in a best-of-three series for the coveted crown beginning November 10.

Davies Paints led by just a hairline after the first 10 minutes of play, 15-14, but pounded Bullvets in the remaining three period to easily cruise its way to the finals.

In the other semis duel, Amchels shrugged off a sluggish start then turned to a fierce second-quarter assault to fluster Batch '98.

Trailing by three early on, 11-14, Amchels launched a sizzling 21-6 run to turn the game on its head at halftime, 32-20, for good.

Amchels sustained their momentum in the final half on the way to a masterful 20-point demolition of the hapless Batch '98. Erick Gica paced Amchels with 16 points, while  Gandi Mahinay had 12 points for Batch '98.  (FREEMAN)