ASIA'S Lashes Tomas Morato survived the triple-double outing of Aaron Black to pull off the 106-105 win over AMA Online Education Thursday in the 2019 PBA D-League Foundation Cup at Paco Arena in Manila.
The Soldiers blew a 13-point lead midway through the final frame and stared at a 103-102 deficit with 1:16 left. But James Martinez came to the rescue and made four freebies in the clutch as Asia's Lashes averted a meltdown.
"Opening game kasi kaya medyo na-tense. Buti na lang naka-recover," said coach Alvin Grey.
Martinez finished with 13 points, five assists, and three rebounds while Adrian Celada paced the newcomers with 26 points built on eight three-pointers.
Aaron, son of Meralco coach Norman Black, tallied 25 points, 15 rebounds, and 11 assists but couldn't save AMA from defeat. He also had four steals and two blocks.
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Rey De Mesa scored 22 points while Luke Parcero and Alvin Fuentes had 13 and 10 markers, respectively for the Titans.
The Scores:
ASIA'S LASHES 106 -- Celada 26, Camacho 13, Dela Cruz 12, Martinez 11, Delfinado 10, Alban 9, Sarao 8, Apreku 7, Dumlao 3, Gerero 2, Deles 2, Laude 1, Reyes 0, Tadeo 0.
AMA 105 -- Black 25, De Mesa 22, Parcero 13, Fuentes 10, Alina 9, Saor 7, Estibar 6, Paras 6, De Leon 5, Catorce 2, Asuncion 0, Baturianip 0, Germino 0, Sison 0.
Quarters: 23-26, 57-50, 87-77, 106-105.
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