These are the results and box scores of the MPBL Playoff games last November 08, 2022 which were held at the Vitaliano Agan Gym in Zamboanga City. The Batangas City Embassy Chill outscored the Rizal Golden Coolers, 70-60, in the first match of their best of three series. In the second game of the day, the home team Zamboanga Family's Brand Sardines escaped the Bacolod Bingo Plus, 71-65.
Zamboanga City 81 - Bacolod 65
Jaycee Marcelino came alive at crunch time to fend off the pesky Bacolod Bingo Plus squad and help Zamboanga Family's Brand sardines notch its first win of their best-of-three series, 1-0. Jaycee scored 21 points while grabbing 13 rebounds and dishing 2 assists.
Jayvee Marcelino, Jaycee's twin brother, also conspired with his twin in the endgame with his own 10 points. Jhaps Bautista also delivered 10 points to ensure Zamboanga's victory in their home court. The second game will be held on November 12, 2022 at the Batangas City Coliseum with Zamboanga now leading the series, 1-0.
Box Scores
Zamboanga: Jaycee Marcelino 21, Jayvee Marcelino 10, Bautista 10, Mosqueda 6, Jaime 5, Comia 4, Eguilos 4, Mahari 3, Santos 2, Palencia 2, Grimaldo 2, Tansingco 2, Dumapig 0, Lacastesantos 0, Ignacio 0.
Bacolod: Cabanag 14, Alday 12, Yee 10, Ilagan 9, Solis 5, Nermal 5, Yu 4, Viloria 4, Jeruta 2, Dionson 0, Soriano 0, Pastias 0, Maloles 0.
Batangas 70 - Rizal 60
The Batangas Embassy Chill clamped down on defense to make sure that the Rizal Golden Coolers will not pull an upset win against them. Levi Hernandez poured in 20 points to lead the balanced attack by the Batangas Embassy Chill team en route to their first win of the series.
Juneric Baloria also heated up from deep to score 13 points while his teammate Rudy Lingganay added 10 to help carry the offensive load and offset the reduced production of Cedric Ablaza who only managed to score 6 markers. The Batangas Embassy Chill will look to close out the series as they will host the Rizal Golden Coolers at the Batangas City Coliseum on November 12, 2022.
Box Score
Batangas: Hernandez 20, Baloria 13, Lingganay 10, Ablaza 6, Cruz 6, Villanueva 5, Apinan 3, Dela Virgen 3, Ochea 2, Ambulodto 2, Dela Pena 0, Lunor 0, Gonzales 0, Importante 0, Alarcon 0.
Rizal: Mallilin 13, Charcos 10, Capobres 8, Gob 8, Mendoza 7, Victoria 5, Serrano 4, Rios 3, Benitez 2, Bienes 0, Caldozo 0, Aguirre 0, Guinto 0, Caballero 0, Daez 0.