Pasig blasted Nueva Ecija, 85-72, and continued to make its presence felt for a playoff run in the MPBL Lakan Season Wednesday night at the Pasig Sports Complex.
The Sta. Lucia backed-squad picked up its eighth win in 11 games and solidified its hold of the fourth spot in the tough northern division put up by Senator Manny Pacquiao with MVP Kenneth Duremdes serving as commissioner.
Five players finished in double figures in Pasig’s latest win led by Fil-Am guard Robbie Manalang.
Acquired at the last minute by the Realtors prior to the start of the season, Manalang continued his impressive showing by knocking in 17 points to lead the way for the Realtors.
Jeric Teng tallied 16 points followed by Jeric Serrano, who had 14. Josan Nimes and Lander Canon had 12 and 10 points, respectively for the Realtors.
Also picking up back-to-back victories were the Bataan Risers, who ended Caloocan Supremos’ five-game winning run following a 90-77 triumph in the other game.
Pampanga also got back in the win column, this after the Giant Lanterns outplayed the Navotas Clutch, 83-74.