Clutch Game-Winning Lay-up Lifted Chevy Touring CVT

Jason Yap drop-shipped 8 points to win shoot-out

Chevrolet Touring DCT came out firing in the opening quarter, establishing an early lead with a 24–14 advantage in an exciting Fil-Sino 1st Queue Auto Care Center Basketball Cup.

However, Chevrolet Captiva EV quickly responded in the second quarter, unleashing a dominant offensive attack to outscore their opponents, 34–17, and take control of the game.

The momentum continued in the third quarter as Captiva EV maintained its offensive rhythm, adding another 30 points against Touring DCT’s 20 to strengthen its lead.

Touring DCT refused to back down, though, finishing strong in the fourth quarter with a 26–16 run. Despite the late rally, Captiva EV’s earlier advantage proved enough to secure the victory with a final score of 94-87.

Oda Tampus lead Chevrolet Captiva EV with 25 points.

Francis John Parreño registered 19, Matthew Tan totaled 12 while Nico Lopinco was named player of the game with 8 points.

Adding more excitement to the event, the game was followed by a thrilling three-point shoot-out competition featuring four participants. Jason Yap emerged victorious in an exciting 3-point shootout. With the competition hanging in the balance, Yap made the most of his final three balls from the rack, knocking down the crucial shots to overtake Coo and secure the victory.

In the other game. Chery Touring CVT beats Chery Tiggo Grandtour, 80-79. Chery Tiggo Grandtour opened the game with a slim 19–17 advantage in the first quarter. Chery Touring CVT answered back in the second period, matching their opponents’ intensity with a 23–21 scoring run to keep the contest deadlocked at halftime.

The back-and-forth action continued in the third quarter, as Touring CVT edged Grandtour, 21–19, setting the stage for an exciting finish.

In the fourth quarter, both teams traded baskets in a tense battle, with Chery Tiggo Grandtour scoring 20 points against Touring CVT’s 19. The game came down to a dramatic final possession. With the opportunity to take control from the free-throw line, Alec Tan unfortunately missed both of his free-throw attempts. Seizing the crucial opportunity, Darwyn Sadie delivered under pressure, scoring a clutch lay-up that proved to be the winning basket for Chery Touring CVT.

Nike Montalvo scored a game high 19 points followed by Joshua Baldonado with 13 and Jad Dy registered 12 points to go along with player of the game honors.* (Ghill Malimbag)