The GlobalPort Batang Pier launched an 11-0 run in the fourth frame to down the struggling Kia Picanto, 102-90, in the Oppo PBA Governors’ Cup on Sunday at SMART-Araneta Coliseum.
Import Murphy Holloway posted a double-double of 29 points and 18 boards to lead the Batang Pier (2-2) who notched a .500 record and kept Kia (0-7) winless in the tournament.
Stanley Pringle also scored 21 points, seven rebounds and four assists for GlobalPort. Mac Baracael, acquired by the Batang Pier in a trade last week, made 13 markers in his team debut.
The Batang Pier were just up by five, 74-69, after three quarters. But they pulled away from the Picanto in the final frame, scoring 11 unanswered points to push their lead to 16 points which was too much to overcome for the hapless Kia.
Markeith Cummings scored 37 points and six boards to lead Kia in the loss.
The scores:
GLOBALPORT 102 – Holloway 29, Pringle 21, Baracael 13, Cortez 10, Anthony 8, Pennisi 6, Arana 6, Guinto 5, Hubalde 4, Celiz 0, Grey 0, Forrester 0.
KIA 90 – Cummings 37, Celda 15, Elorde 9, Camson 9, Paniamogan 6, Revilla 6, Salva 4, Caperal 2, Jaime 2, Corpuz 0, Ballesteros 0, Khobuntin 0, Yee 0, Deutchman 0.
Quarters: 28-21, 49-48, 74-69, 102-90.
