By Adrian Stewart Co
AMA Online Education Titans went into double overtime in their 122-119 win over the Batangas EAC Generals yesterday in the 2019 PBA D-League at the JCSGO Gym in Cubao, Quezon City.
Joshua Munzon and Franky Johnson combined in the second overtime period for the Titans as they halted a three-game losing streak.
With the score tied at 106-all, Munzon opened the extension period with a triple to surge the Titans ahead to 111-108. Johnson then gave AMA the advantage anew, leading 116-113, after EAC rallied to a 113-all count.
The Generals, however, came up with back-to-back hits to earn a 117-116 lead but Johnson swung the advantage back to the Titans with a layup before sealing the win with free throws.
Munzon finished the game with 38 points, 16 rebounds, seven assists, and six steals; while Johnson chipped in 37 points, five rebounds, four assists, and four steals.
“Siguro ‘yung composure na lang ng players (It was likely the players’ composure),” said Titans head coach Mark Herrera. “Sabi ko sa kanila, nandito na rin lang tayo so dapat manalo na tayo (I said to them, we are here together sow e should win together).”/ASC, WDJ