EcoOil-La Salle wins Game 1 of PBA D-League finals, leads 98-72
EcoOil-La Salle secured a commanding 98-72 victory over Centro Escolar University in Game 1 of the 2024 PBA D-League Aspirants' Cup finals on Monday at the Filoil EcoOil Centre, setting up their chance to clinch a third consecutive title.
Assistant coach Gian Nazaro emphasized that despite CEU's momentum from defeating San Beda, EcoOil-La Salle was prepared and maintained control throughout Game 1 with an early lead of 23-9 and a strong second-quarter run extending their advantage to 54-28 by halftime.
Centro Escolar University struggled without Abdul-Wahab Olusesi, who missed the game due to a left knee sprain, while Henry Agunanne and Jonnel Policarpio led EcoOil-La Salle with 17 points each.
EcoOil-La Salle now has a golden chance to complete their perfect championship run in Game 2 on Thursday at the Ynares Sports Arena in Pasig City.
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