Luna, Apayao - An action-filled game between two evenly matched teams as Calanasan beats Conner, 82- 71 in a tightly-contested match today, February 7, 2023 at BGVJr. Memorial Sports Center, Luna.
A raging start from Calanasan was shown as they took an early lead of 7-0 in the first four minutes of the ball game. Conner then answered with multiple free throw conversions to prevent Calanasan's run. Calanasan maintained the lead at 19-13 after the first period.
At the second quarter, Conner finally snapped their shooting slump as Sonny Lastimosa drilled their first three point conversion in the game. Conner made only one out of nine three point attempts in the first half.
Calanasan on the other hand capitalized on Conner's consecutive turnovers and turned it into fastbreak points. At the half, Calanasan still held the lead, 41-32.
During the break, Conner's coach Jayvin Taguba stressed on securing the ball on rebound plays. "Do not just jump. Look for your man and box him out." Taguba said during their haftime huddle.
It was the swarming defense of Calanasan coupled with quick maneuvers of their backcourts led by Vher Salbino that paved the way for Calanasan's breakaway in the earlier part of the third quarter.
Salbino took charge on distributing the ball and looked for every open man as his teammates converted wideopen shots courtesy of his dimes.
Meanwhile, Conner was able to cut down the deficit to just seven at the end of the third period, 60-53.
In the concluding quarter, both teams played ragged defense as turnovers piled up from each side. A basket from Salbino started Calanasan's rally as their lead grows back to 11 with only six minutes remaining in the game.
Calanasan continued their dominating run until the final buzzer. Final score, 82 Calanasan, 71 Conner.
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