THE Mahindra Floodbusters drew timely triples from Reden Celda and Glenn Khobuntin in the final quarter to hold off Blackwater Elite, 96-87.
Their efforts brightened the Floodbusters’ dimming hopes of reaching the playoffs of the PBA Commissioner’s Cup last night at the Araneta Coliseum.
Celda’s triple in the last 4:59 allowed the Floodbuters to stay ahead by 10, 89-79.
They then gained a 15-point cushion with 2:11 to go off Khobuntin’s triple, 96-81.
Celda shot 18 points to lead the Floodbusters to their third triumph in nine games.
The scores:
MAHINDRA 96 - Celda 18, Wright 16, Khobuntin 15, Camson 9, Paniamogan 8, Corpuz 8, Caperal 6, Revilla 4, Ballesteros 4, Teng 3, Yee 3, Salva 2, Elorde 0.
BLACKWATER 87 - Smith 29, Canaleta 11, Pascual 11, Digregorio 9, Cruz 9, Sena 7, Sumang 4, Gamalinda 4, Aguilar 2, Banal 1, Buenafe 0, Pinto 0.
Quarterscores: 25-26, 48-48, 68-70, 96-87.