The Showdown
The final score? Terrafirma Dyip 113, NLEX Road Warriors 112. A single point made all the difference in this thrilling encounter at the Smart Araneta Coliseum in Pasay City, Philippines.
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | T |
| NLX | 31 | 22 | 26 | 33 | 112 |
| TER | 22 | 29 | 30 | 32 | 113 |
Quarter Breakdown
- 1st Quarter: Terrafirma took an early lead, finishing 32-25.
- 2nd Quarter: NLEX fought back, closing the gap to 29-27 by halftime.
- 3rd Quarter: A defensive struggle ensued, with NLEX taking a slight lead (26-23).
- 4th Quarter: The most exciting quarter, with both teams trading leads. Terrafirma clinched the win with a 29-34 finish.
| NLX | TER | |
| 42/77 (54%) | FG | 43/89 (48%) |
| 29/51 (56%) | 2P | 29/58 (50%) |
| 13/26 (50%) | 3P | 14/31 (45%) |
| 15/23 (65%) | FT | 13/18 (72%) |
| 33 | REB | 50 |
| 31 | AST | 22 |
| 3 | STL | 6 |
| 5 | BLK | 2 |
| 13 | TO | 16 |
| 21 (22) | PF | 22 (21) |
| 56 | PIP | 46 |
| 2 | 2CP | 16 |
| 14 | PFT | 19 |
| 32 | BP | 51 |
| 24 | FBP | 15 |
Standout Moments
- Back-and-Forth Battle: The second quarter saw both teams exchanging blows, setting the stage for a closely contested match.
- Last-Minute Drama: The fourth quarter was a rollercoaster of emotions as the lead changed hands multiple times. In the dying seconds, NLEX had a shot to win, but Terrafirma’s defense stood strong, sealing the victory.
Star Players
- Aldrech Ramos (Terrafirma Dyip): Dazzled with 32 points.
- Kevin Alas (NLEX Road Warriors): Contributed significantly with 25 points.
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