YMCA(AP) - So long Dexter Sze.
Playing his last game before going to Vigan for good, Carlos Chan made sure that his final game will be a bitter one.
After critics criticized his shooting, Chan responded with a season high 25 points, on top of 7 3-pointers to propel the hot shooting RBK Cobras past Dexter Quackies 131-119 for their second straight victory. Coming into the ballgame shooting just 25% from the 3-point line, Chan proved doubters that his best game has yet to come.
Did he ever showed why he's the all time franchise leader in three-pointers made.
Chan went 7/11 from the 3-point line, including 5 straight in the first half to turn a 31-27 deficit to a commanding 61-55 lead at the half. His shooting off-set another poor shooting performance from Arnold Tsai as he single-handedly lead the team turn a deficit. His shooting also created openings for Kent, Peewa and Lim to drive the lane as the trio combined for 32 points in the first half alone.
"The guy's just so hot that Gerald, Ben and Waps continued to drive the lane. When we clogged the middle, this guy killed us literally with his outside shots." Sy said. Sze, playing his final game, finished with a 21 points as he struggled offensively from the tenacious defense of Cobras. "They gave us the outside shots. They know that our gameplay is to drive the lane so they decided to give us outside shots. We just can't convert any." Sze said.
If Quackies can't buy an outside shot, Cobras has earned a lot from outside shooting, thanks particularly to Chan.
"What a game. He responded big time despite the off-court issue that is haunting him." Kent said. "Tsai played a terrible game and this guy carried us offensively. What more can i say from our shooting guard."
In their first matchup since losing the MVP race to Johen Sy last year, Kent continued to back his prediction of being a less-crocky player as he flirted with a triple-double, a feat he last accomplished 2 years ago. Finishing with 19 points 8 rebounds and 9 assists on top of 8/17 shooting, this marks the second consecutive game that the latter attempted less than 20 shots. "Obviously, this guy is really on a mission. He kept telling us that he plans to attempt less shots and create plays during the game and that's what he did. If Chan and Kent plays like the way they did tonight, we'll have a season to remember." Lim said.
"He's like a man-possessed right now. That's all I can say. I'm having chills seeing him develop the extra pass." Lim said.
As for Sze, this might be his last game of the season. "It's sad to see Dexter leave the team. We're playing well and he's having a special season. It's unfortunate for the team having a player such as Sze to leave the team. We're short-handed but we'll be fine. The loss of Sze will not stop us from fighting and giving out 100% of our effort." Kaw said.
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