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TAGUIG Generals leaned on a strong finishing kick to defend its homecourt against Solid San Juan, 89-83, in the Metro League (Reinforced) Second Conference at the Hagonoy Sports Complex in Taguig.

The Generals closed out the game with a sizzling 13-3 blast to turn a 76-80 deficit into a narrow six-point victory as they joined Bacoor atop of the Southern Division with unscathed 2-0 records.

Four players scored in double figures for Taguig led by former pro-cager Jonathan Uyloan who put up 19 points, seven assists and five steals.

Import Emmanuel Ojoula also tallied a double-double of 14 points and 14 rebounds on top of two assists while Kevin Oliveria scored 10 points for the Generals, who squandered a 10-point lead in the third period.

However, it was Helino Francisco who served as the major difference for Taguig in the endgame as he nailed six of the team's last 13 points in the waning minutes.

On the other hand, San Juan suffered its second straight loss despite another strong outing from Michael Canete with 21 points, four rebounds and two assists.

San Juan fell to 1-2 in the Southern Division of the M-League that is backed by the Metro Manila Development Authority (MMDA) and the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) with Barangay 143 as league presentor.

In the first game game, Quezon City Junior Capitals notched its second straight win against the still winless Manila-INGCO, 83-76.

The scores:

First Game

Quezon City 83 - Espanola 24, Comia 16, Mahari 11, Estoche 9, Asuncion 8, Mabayo 7, Melegrito 6, Riva 2, Baraquias 0, Delos Reyes 0, Belosillo 0, Vasallo 0, Macaballug 0.

Manila 76 - Castro 22, Celada 9, Alban 8, Matias 7, Arafat 7, Mendoza 5, Lastimosa 4, Laude 4, Acosta 4, Acibar 3, Collado 2, Orquina 1, Yu 0, Camacho 0.

Quarterscores: 12-18, 31-29, 57-50, 83-76

Second Game

Taguig 89 - Uyloan 19, Ojuola 14, Francisco 11, Oliveria 10, Mayo 6, Gilbero 6, Monte 5, Grevanni 5, Caduada 4, Guiyab 4, Alcantara 3, Lontoc 2, Gozum 0, Samporna 0.

Solid San Juan 83 - Canete 21, Miller 17, Castro 13, Saret 11, Danas 9, Abanes 4, Dada 3, Bautista 2, Escalandre Jose Carlos 2, Elarmo 1, Jacunap 0, Clarianes 0, Astrero 0.

Quarterscores: 25-20, 46-43, 67-66, 89-83