Saints sizzle, set record

At the same time, I’m also worried because were not pushed to the limit during the eliminations

HESED Gabo (left) and BRT Sumisip Basilan-St. Clare set the PBA D-League scoring record.

The BRT Sumisip Basilan-St. Clare waxed hot and torched Hyperwash, 180-117, in the quarterfinals of the Philippine Basketball Association D-League yesterday at the Paco Arena in Manila.

The Saints displayed total team effort as 12 players delivered double-digit in scoring to eclipse the 161 points tallied by Black Mamba Energy Drink last 2 September as the league’s highest scoring output.

Their 108 points in the second half also shattered the previous high of 95 points while the 60-point third-quarter outburst also broke the previous mark of 53 points.

Chris Dumapig led the scoring parade with 21 points and 21 rebounds while Jerald Manacho and Japa Bautista finished with 18 markers apiece for the Saints, who also drew firepower from Joseph Penaredondo.

“I’m happy because we were able to reach the semifinals,” said Saints’ coach Stevenson Tiu.

“At the same time, I’m also worried because were not pushed to the limit during the eliminations. So when we reach the semifinals, I don’t think we can do what we have done.”

The Saints had complete control from the get-go as all cylinders were working perfectly, especially their shooting and running game.