The Game stays perfect after beating Vizion Insurance

The Game players pose for a group photo before their game against Vizion Insurance in the open divion of the Inaugural SCLC Basketball League last Thursday at the Gillette Multi-Purpose Gymnasium in Gualo Rai. (CONTRIBUTED PHOTO)

The Game remained perfect in the open division after routing Vizion Inusrance, 85-71, in the third game of the Inaugural SCLC Basketball League last Thursday at the Gillette Multi-Purpose Gymnasium in Gualo Rai.

Jeff Sagun started the game with guns ablaze, firing 6 points in the opening 10 minutes to help The Game open with a 22-16 spread after the first quarter.

High-flying Mac Mintac took over from where Sagun left off and poured in 12 points in the second half, while Joe Sablan tripled thrice as The Game padded its lead, 44-23, at the halftime break.

Rodel Pastrana and Jello Bungabong tried to rally Vizion Insurance at the start of the third, combining for 15 in the third quarter. However, The Game continued to have the driver’s seat and led, 63-43, heading into the fourth and final quarter.

The Game lowered its guard somewhat in the payoff period, allowing John Capuyon and Ace Agustin to explode for 10 and 8 points, respectively, in the final 10 minutes of action. Despite the disinterest in defense though, The Game still managed to win its second game in as many matches with the 14-point win.

Mintac paced everyone with 22 points, while center Jack Lizama and Sagun added 15 and 14 markers, respectively. Pastrana and Capuyon paced Vizion Insurance in the loss with 20 and 12 points, respectively.

In the first game, Paradise Realty survived a league-high 44 points from Joseph Torres to win 76-72. The winning team was led by come-backing Dave Sablan with 17 points.

HBR International, meanwhile, leaned on a balanced attack to clobber IT&E, 72-56. Jerome Reyes and Donald Romo shared scoring honors for the former with 13 points.

First Game

Paradise Realty 76 – D. Sablan 17, Airson 12, Ju. Camacho 9, G. Camacho 9, Joyner 8, J. Sablan 4, Teregeyo 4, Basa 4, Ja. Camacho 3, Castro 3.

670 Gravity 72 – Torres 44, Bernardo 10, Tabora 5, Gariguez 4, Garido 3, Solis 2, Castillo 2, Macaraig 2.

Second Game
HBR International 72 – Reyes 13, Romo 13, Pua 10, Galang 9, Hipolito 7, Rutab 6, Boringat 5, Sado 3, Antonio 2, Rabauliman 2, Gonzales 2.

IT&E 56 – Reign 18, Singca 11, Divinigracia 9, Abelardo 7, Madreo 5, Pamintuan 3, Torres 2.

Scoring by quarters: 16-11, 36-22, 57-36, 72-56.

Third Game
The Game 85 – Mintac 22, Lizama 15, Sagun 14, Mendiola 9, Deleon Guerrero 7, Sablan 6, Shamburger 4, Cabaltica 4, Dayao 3, Rangamar 1.

Vizion Insurance 71 – Pastrana 20, Capuyon 12, Bungabong 10, Agustin 8, Regaton 6, Ruedo 5, Santos 4, Doseo 4, Jumaquio 1, Ramos 1.

Scoring by quarters: 22-16, 44-23, 63-43, 85-71.