Quiambao and Phillips lead La Salle to narrow win over UP
Kevin Quiambao and Mike Phillips led La Salle's Green Archers to a narrow 76-75 victory over UP Fighting Maroons in Game 2 of the UAAP Season 87 men's basketball finals on Wednesday night.
Quiambao scored 22 points with nine rebounds, while Phillips added 18 points and 12 rebounds, orchestrating La Salle’s comeback from a five-point deficit late in the game.
The Green Archers crowd played a crucial role in the comeback, providing support that lifted the team's spirits as they rallied to secure their win at the Mall of Asia Arena.
UP’s JD Cagulangan scored 16 points but missed critical free throws and a potential game-tying shot at the buzzer, leaving UP needing another victory in Game 3 on Sunday, December 15, at the Araneta Coliseum.
La Salle coach Topex Robinson emphasized that Quiambao's late-game heroics turned the tide for his team, forcing a decisive Game 3 where both teams aim to avoid getting swept in the series.
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