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MPBL: Allyn Bulanadi, Basilan top Bacoor to advance to South finals

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Allyn Bulanadi took charge late in the fourth quarter, helping Basilan Steel Jumbo Plastic defeat Bacoor City Strikers 84-76 in the MPBL Lakan Cup at Strike Gymnasium in Bacoor Saturday night.Bulanadi fired 4-of-6 3-pointers in the payoff period, carrying Steel past fancied Strikers, who played without injured star Gab Banal.Bulanadi finished with 35 points to go with 7 rebounds and 3 assists.After Basilan took a 41-35 halftime lead, Strikers, paced by Chester Melencio, closed the gap midway through the fourth.It was at this point where Bulanadi took over.With the game tied at 71-all, Bulanadi buried 3 triples in a row to put the visitors on top for good.Jay Collado added 18 points for Basilan, which will meet well-rested Davao Occidental Tigers in the South finals.Melencio led Bacoor with 22 points.<div>For more sports coverage, visit the <a href="https://sports.abs-cbn.com/">ABS-CBN Sports website</a>.</div>

Basilan downed Bacoor 84-76, thanks to Bulanadi's hot shooting and 35 points on Saturday, a result that set up a South finals series with Davao Occidental.

Basilan downed Bacoor 84-76, thanks to Bulanadi's hot shooting and 35 points on Saturday, a result that set up a South finals series with Davao Occidental.