Pacquiao explodes for 42 points as MPBL Execs exact revenge over Dubai All StarsDUBAI — Senator Manny Pacquiao proved his first game explosion was no fluke with a 42-point output that lifted the MPBL Executives past the Dubai All Stars, 107-101, on Saturday in an exhibition game of the Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League Lakan Season at Hamdan Sports Complex here. Burying six triples, Pacquiao surpassed his 35-point production in a 96-99 overtime loss to the All Stars, composed of Filipino standouts from all over the United Arab Emirates, on Friday. MPBL analyst Christian Luanzon added 9 points, all in the third quarter which the MPBL Executives took, 78-58. The Dubai All Stars got 22 points from Jerry Mendez, 14 from Sonny Toring and 11 each from Jacob Rosal and Enrico Bawic. Pacquiao also tallied six assists, two rebounds and two steals for the Executives, who were coached by MPBL Deputy Commissioner Zaldy Realubit.

Source: Philippine Star September 29, 2019 03:00 UTC