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MPBL: Pampanga holds off Pasig to secure No. 4 seed in North division

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<div class="embed-wrap"><figure data-feedback="fb:likes,fb:comments"><img src="http://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/2020/sports/01/05/20200205-michael-juico-mpbl.jpg"/><figcaption>Pampanga&#x27;s Michael Juico goes for a layup. Courtesy of MPBL</figcaption></figure></div>The Pampanga Giant Lanterns secured the fourth seed in the North division heading to the playoffs by hammering out a 71-62 victory over Pasig-Sta. Lucia in the Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League-Lakan Cup at Bataan People&#x27;s Center on Wednesday.It was Mark Cruz who sparked an 11-5 tear in the fourth quarter, scoring 4 points and dishing out 7 assists in a key run.Cruz tallied 8 points, 8 assists, 2 rebounds and 2 steals in total.&quot;We want to go for a win all the time kasi we&#x27;re building a character going to the playoffs. Ngayon nakuha pa namin &#x27;yung No. 4 spot for the advantage sa playoffs,&quot; said Pampanga coach Bong Ramos.The victory extended the Giant Lanterns&#x27; (21-9) streak to 7. Michael Juico led Pampanga with 20 points and 6 rebounds, while Josan Nimes led Pasig (18-12) with 17 points. Meanwhile, Cebu-Casino Ethyl Alcohol kept its playoff bid alive with a 79-70 win against the Parañaque-Yabo Sports.Even without key players, Cebu kept Parañaque at bay after AJ Coronel sparked a 7-0 fightback in the fourth quarter.Cebu guard Bongbong Nuñez also came up big, firing 20 points on an 8-of-17 field goal shooting to go with his 10 rebounds.The Sharks now hold a 15-14 slate in the South division.In the main game, the Bataan Risers scored an 82-76 victory at home against the Marikina Shoemasters.JR Villarias and Gary David combined for 35 points while lifting the Risers to a 20-10 card. Von Tambeling led Marikina with 19 points.For more sports coverage, visit the <a href="https://sports.abs-cbn.com/">ABS-CBN Sports website</a>.

The Giant Lanterns secured the fourth seed with a 71-62 victory over Pasig-Sta. Lucia in the Lakan Cup at Bataan People's Center on Wednesday.

The Giant Lanterns secured the fourth seed with a 71-62 victory over Pasig-Sta. Lucia in the Lakan Cup at Bataan People's Center on Wednesday.