The Cebu Greats gave their earthquake-hit townmates something to cheer about during this tough time.
Facing no tomorrow, the Greats pulled off a vengeful 65-57 victory over their former tormentor Davao Occidental Tigers in the knockout play-in to keep their playoff hopes alive in the Manny Pacquiao presents 1xBet-Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League (MPBL) 2025 Season on Saturday, September 4, at the Pola Gymnasium in Oriental Mindoro.
‘Among gihatag ang tanan para sa kapwa namo mga Cebuano. Despite sa nahitabo, makapalipay mi nila,’ said star guard Paul Desiderio, who led Cebu with 15 points, five rebounds, and six assists.
‘Una sa tanan, nagpasalamat mi sa Ginoo nga safe among pagbiyahe dire,’ said big man JR Quinahan, who cashed in seven points, nine rebounds, one assist, and one block in a triumphant return from injury.
‘Naninguha gyud mi nga modaog kay amo ning gi-dedicate ning duwaa para sa tanang taga-Cebu labi na sa mga naigo sa grabing linog,’ added the former PBA cager from Mandaue City.’Naa pami isa ka knockout game ug ihatag gihapon namo ang among best para makahatag og kalipay sa mga Cebuano.’
Jun Manzo also tallied 15 points with three assists and a steal for Cebu, which will next face either the Mindoro Tamaraws or the Zamboanga Sikat in another sudden-death duel for the eighth and last spot in the South Division playoffs.