Q. Arena, Fairview, Philippines -- The Mavs didn't want to leave the Philippine Premier League just yet. With one more win than Brawlers entering the game, they felt uneasy but with enough confidence that they can fend them off for the chance at a relegation match against a Great 8 team.

Led by Apolonio "Conyo" Sepulveda, the Mavs were firing from all cylinders right from the start to take a 55-46 lead at the half - a rarity for them this season. They continued their pace and scored 39 points in the third to take a commanding 18-point lead entering the 4th which all but secured the Mavs 'stay' in the PPL.

During the game, Arcanix Men team owner Junnix informed the Mavs that if he can secure the 7th spot, he'll be up against a suddenly-defunct team in WPS Sentinel.

All were surprised with the sudden departure as d brothers ikings and JSmoove chimed in with Maro and Junnix on what happened with that team -- this all but secured the Mavs stay in the PPL as they will be facing a bot team as Palengke Brawlers can't take the tie-breaker with a game left.

"Conyo" led the Mavs with 26 points and 15 rebounds in 80% shooting (12-15) in 36 minutes. Teodosio Amante coming off-the-bench supported him with 23 points, 5 rebounds & 5 assists in 50% FG (11-22).

Fillmore Sabangan added 15 points and 7 assists while Scott Famaran also had a double-double with 15 points and 11 boards.

Memongs fielded a short rotation with 7 players led by Edralin Chiong with 27 points in 33 attempts. Benjamin Poirier chipped in with 18 points, 15 rebounds and 5 assists for their squad.

Although Memongs were given 26 free throws (making 20); the Mavs dominated the board with 56 compared to their 31 caroms.

The Mavs final game will be against Big 8 1st seed Manila Bombers on a national televised game at their home and they promised to give their fans a show. It will have no implications on them but will surely give the Bombers jitters as a loss to the Mavs and a win by the Wrath against Men may propel the Wrath to take the 1st seed.

Men, at home, would also like to win against the Wrath as a loss by the All Star and a win for them will give them a chance to make the playoffs as the 4th seed. Memongs still has a shot at the playoffs provided they win by a wide margin against the Brawlers and the All Star and the Men lose significantly against their opponents.

There will also be interesting matchup in the final games of Great 8 teams as Jungle Bolo .45 will be at home against Lonely Hearts Club 21-0 record. Not only would they love to tarnish it by giving them the "L" but to also fend off ikings d brothers who would love to barge in the playoffs with a guaranteed win against Another Round.

DoG is all but assured of the third seed with a matchup against Remedial Kings who will do remedial classes in Division II.

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By: Greedy
To: LA-Nicolo Maro

350527.2 as reply to 350527.1
05/21/2013 10:39:58

Haha. Oo nga, akin na lang ang game dahil wala naman difference sayo. :P Joke!

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By: LA-Nicolo Maro
To: Greedy

350527.3 as reply to 350527.2
05/26/2013 02:17:27

Hahaha! Difference or not, wala eh, talo pa rin. Superior team ang Bombers. Binomba yun Mavericks!

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