By Adrian Stewart Co

The Go for Gold Scratchers-Benilde Blazers cruised to a second straight win in the 2019 PBA D-League after their recent 101-92 victory over Che’Lu Bar and Grill Revellers at the JCSGO Gym in Cubao, Quezon City.

The Scratchers drew strength from Roosevelt Adams and Justin Gutang.

Adams scored a double-double with 22 points and 12 rebounds; Gutang chipped in 20 points, four assists, three boards, and two steals; Clement Leutcheu nearly claimed a double-double with 15 points and nine rebounds; Iloilo-born Yankie Haruna added 15 points, eight boards, and four assists; while Unique Naboa had 11 points.

Adams and Gutang combined on a huge 14-0 run between the final two frames, turning a 63-59 deficit into a 73-63 lead, with the Scratchers scoring 37 points in the fourth period.

“I like how we battled and stayed composed,” said Go for Gold Scratchers head coach Charles Tiu. “We were down early in the game and we were able to execute.”/ASC, WDJ