{"id":216965,"date":"2015-12-18T06:00:33","date_gmt":"2015-12-17T20:00:33","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.saipantribune.com\/?p=216965"},"modified":"2015-12-18T06:00:33","modified_gmt":"2015-12-17T20:00:33","slug":"mcdonalds-eases-past-docomo","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.saipantribune.com\/index.php\/mcdonalds-eases-past-docomo\/","title":{"rendered":"McDonald\u2019s eases past Docomo"},"content":{"rendered":"
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McDonald\u2019s Sherwin Gaspar looks for a teammate to pass the ball to as he is hounded by Docomo\u2019s Richard Mendiola during the fourth quarter of their game in the JP World caging last Wednesday at the Gillette Multipurpose Gymnasium. (Roselyn B. Monroyo)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

McDonald\u2019s capitalized on Docomo\u2019s fourth-quarter meltdown to notch an easy 73-58 win in the second game in the 2nd JP World Corp. Customer Appreciation Basketball League last Wednesday at Gillette Multipurpose Gymnasium.<\/p>\n

With the victory, McDonald\u2019s moved up to third place in the team standings, tying Saipan Ice & Water\u2019s 3-4 record. Saipan Ice earlier gained its third win in seven games after outclassing Mariana Resort, 78-72, in the curtain-raiser. Mariana Resort dropped to a 2-5 slate, while Docomo fell to a 2-5 mark.<\/p>\n

Docomo was very much in the game, 53-55, with still 8:34 left in the fourth quarter when it failed to buy a basket in the next four minute and change of the match, while four McDonald\u2019s players combined for 11 points to give their team a baker\u2019s dozen lead, 66-53.<\/p>\n

Mel Manibusan finally ended Docomo\u2019s silence, drilling a banked shot, however McDonald\u2019s countered with 4 quick points to put the game away for good. McDonald\u2019s protected the double-digit spread, as it ran down the clock, while Docomo canned only a triple after Manibusan\u2019s basket.<\/p>\n

Docomo made only four field goals in the fourth-quarter collapse, while McDonald\u2019s nearly doubled up its foe in the final canto, 19-9.<\/p>\n

Michael Achas top-scored for McDonald\u2019s, logging 22 points, while his brother McClain chipped in 15. Gil Gapor also finished in twin digits with 14, drilling 8 of them in the third period where McDonald\u2019s threatened to pull away, 48-34, before Docomo mounted a comeback late in that canto.<\/p>\n

Meanwhile, Saipan Ice got its second win in a row after drawing 20-plus points from Treat Kaipat and Derrick Rangamar. Kaipat registered 23 markers, while Rangamar contributed 21. William Henry and Michael Welson backed them up, posting 13 and 11 markers, respectively.<\/p>\n

Kaipat hit 10 of his total production in the third period to give Saipan Ice more cushion, 62-56, after holding a shaky 41-40 lead at halftime. Rangamar then took over in the fourth canto, tallying 9 markers, including three free throws that sealed the win for Saipan Ice.<\/p>\n

First Game<\/strong>
\nSaipan Ice 78 \u2013 Kaipat 23, Rangamar 21, William 13, Welson 11, Olopai 4, Santy 4, Iguel 3.<\/p>\n

Mariana Resort 72 \u2013 Litulumar 20, Manglona 17, Fidelino 16, Lifoifoi 10, Capuli 7, Bansil 2.<\/p>\n

Scoring by quarters: 21-22, 41-40, 62-56, 78-72.<\/p>\n

Second Game<\/strong>
\nMcDonald\u2019s 73 \u2013 Mi. Achas 22, Mc. Achas 15, Gapor 14, J. Achas 6, Ayuyu 6, L. Achas 5, Gaspar 3, Palacios 2.<\/p>\n

Docomo 58 \u2013 Manibusan 19, Sanciangco 15, Joson 8, Diaz 8, Sablan 2, Hayes 2, Sanchez 2, White 2.<\/p>\n

Scoring by quarters: 14-15, 32-30, 54-48, 73-58.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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