The Magnolia gunner caught fire in the final frame, exploding for 18 of his 29 points to lead the Greats to a 158-138 triumph over the Stalwarts in the Rookie-Sophomore-Juniors game at the City of Passi Arena, on Friday, March 10, here.
Wong spearheaded the second half breakaway with a barrage of long bombs from three and four point territory to lead the Richard Del Rosario-mentored team to a victory and also bag the RSJ game Most Valuable Player honor along with P30,000 prize.
Javi Gomez de Llano added 30 points – 18 of which he poured in the first half as the Greats took a slim 65-63 lead at the half. Ato Ular and Justin Arana added 23 points apiece while Aaron Black chipped in 18. What was expected a free-flowing and highlight-filled match made a serious turn at the start of the fourth quarter when the Greats unloaded a 16-4 blast to take a commanding 124-119 lead.
The Stalwarts tried to make a comeback behind the efforts of Encho Serrano who exploded for 40 points and Joshua Munzon who added 32 points. Brandon Ganuelas-Rosser also contributed to the run and finished with 21. Timely baskets, however, from Wong, Ular and Arana kept the Stalwarts at bay as the jampacked arena was given a treat.
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