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REN-REN RITUALO scored on a jumper with only 6.4 seconds remaining
as Talk ‘N Text snapped a five-game losing spell with a 102-101
win over Purefoods Friday in the 2008 Smart PBA Fiesta Conference at
the Cuneta Astrodome.
But it was the 6’9” import Terrence Leather
who made the big play for the Phone Pals as he finished with a
career-high 39 points that enabled Talk ‘N Text to improve its
win-loss record to 8-8.
The Phone Pals also avenged their 79-84 loss to
the Giants on May 21 at the Ynares Cultural and Recreation Center in
Antipolo City.
Aside from his personal high in the reinforced
conference, Leather, who had a brief stint in South Korea before
coming here to replace Aaron McGhee barely two weeks ago, also
pulled down 22 rebounds and made three block shots.
Purefoods must win its last two games, against
Sta. Lucia on June 27 and Air 21 on July 2, to avoid passing through
the wildcard phase.
Cardona finished with 17 points, Ritualo had 16
and Ali Peek chipped in 10.
Moroccan Reda Rhalimi led the Giants with 21
points, 15 rebounds and 3 blocks. Peter Jun Simon added 19 followed
by James Yap with 17 points.
-- Frank Calapre
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