DUBAI — What was supposed to be an exhibition game between the Dubai DJ MC All Stars and the Manny Pacquiao-led MPBL Executives turned out to be highly competitive on Saturday, September 28, at Hamdan Sports Complex here. Former pro Emmer Oreta, now the MPBL Operations Head, scored the Executives’ last five points in regulation, including a three-point play with 10.4 seconds to force overtime at 90-90. Oreta finished with 22 points, followed by MPBL Commissioner Kenneth Duremdes with 13, and TV panelist Martin Antonio with 10. Pacquiao split his free throws then Oreta scored the next three points as the MPBL Executives threatened at 96-97. MPBL EXECUTIVES 96 — M. Pacquiao 35, Oreta 22, Duremdes 13, Antonio 10, Sisson 5, B. Pacquiao 4, Wainwright 4, Luanzon 2, Orquillas 1, Alabanza 0, Bonleon 0, Makalintal 0.

Source: Philippine Star September 28, 2019 02:26 UTC