The Abra Weavers banked on John Lloyd Clemente and Mac Tallo at clutch time to spoil the Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League (MPBL) debut of the Pangasinan Heatwaves at the latter's homecourt at the Calasiao Sports Complex, Pangasinan. With the win, the Abra Weavers earned their first ever victory in the MPBL on debut night.
Mac Tallo led Abra Weavers with 14 points while John Lloyd Clemente added 12 points, including an 8-point personal run to give Abra a comfortable advantage at crunch time. Other contributors include Prince Caperal (10 points), Michael Canete (9 points), Clint Escamis (8 points), and Wendell Comboy (8 points).
Hesed Gabo had a fantastic game with 26 points in his return to the MPBL after a brief stint in the PBA. However, his efforts turned to naught as the Heatwaves failed to capitalize on their homecourt advantage. Check out below the box scores of the game.
Box Scores:
ABRA (83): Tallo 14, Clemente 12, Caperal 10, Canete 9, Escamis 8, Comboy 8, Chavez 6, Bringas 4, Tolentino 4, Pasturan 3, Faundo 2, Fabro 2, Magat 1, Gonzales 0, Lee 0.
PANGASINAN (75): Gabo 26, Melencio 12, Mabulac 10, Daquioag, 9, Bautista 4, Robin 3, Villamor 2, Gabriel 2, Caasi 2, Taganas 2, Calaguio 2, Tolentino 1, Gania 0, Tan 0, Javillonar 0.