Billy Ray Robles produced a solid all-around game and the OKBet-Makati Kings tripped Pasig City MCW Sports, 75-70, in the OKBet-MPBL (Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League) Fifth Season Friday at the Ynares Center in Antipolo.
Robles tallied 16 points and 16 rebounds to help the OKBet-Makati Kings improve their record to 2-1 in the 29-team league.
Also shining for the Kings were Dave Arana, Gab Dangangon and Robby Celiz who chipped in 15, 14 and 12 points, respectively.
Pasig slid to 3-2 despite the 23-point effort of Ryan Paule Costelo, the 15-point contribution of Robbie Manalang and the 13-point output of Kenny Roger Rocacurva.
Meantime, Rizal Xentro Mall squeaked past Imus SV Squad, 71-65, on Friday to share the spotlight with Nueva Ecija.
The defending champion Nueva Ecija Rice Vanguards subdued the Bulacan Kuyas, 76-67, for their fifth straight win in as many games that pushed them back to the top with the idle Muntinlupa Cagers.
losses, Rizal banked on Troy Mallillin, Jonas Tibayan and Michael Joseph Gamboa to trip Imus, which led for the last time at 62-61.
Mallillin, a former NCAA Junior MVP, fired a game-high 22 points and snagged 14 rebounds to earn best player honors.
