Execs take huge 3 - 0 lead vs. Legislators

Execs take huge 3 - 0 lead vs. Legislators


City Hall Executives broke away in the third period to beat the Legislators, 112 - 98 and take a commanding 3 - 0 series lead in the 19th Executive-Legislative 2009 season best of seven series Friday night at the Davao City Recreation Center.


Christopher "Bong" Go, Mayor Rodrigo Duterte's executive assistant, hit three straight triple from different angles midway of the third canto that sparked a 13 - 0 run en route to a come from behind Game 3 victory.


The sweet-shooting Go, who was out of target in the first half, found his rhythm in the final half, canning 28 of his game total 37 points.


The Executives were trailing most of the first twenty minutes of play before Go, who was held scoreless in the opening period, redeemed himself and found his shooting touch for a barrage of three-pointers.


Roy Bangkas chipped in 19 points for the Executives.


The Legislative played well but they had a hard time to contain the Executives in both ends of the floor.


Jilliard de Guzman led the Legislators with 28 points.


Loloy Casado had 22 markers for Legislative which will try to bounce back in Game 4 and extend the series.


The Legislators took a 56 - 54b lead at the half.


But the Executives went into scoring spree in the third period to take a 86 - 68 edge going to the final canto.