It was the usual cliffhanger action in the hardcourt at the second game of the fifth season of United Overseas Filipino Workers Basketball League (UOFWBL) where Basket Gearz faced off with Hoops for Hope (H4H).
“Sa umpisa pa lamang ng quarter medyo mainit na ang laban dahil parehas na competitive ang both teams, parehas na ayaw magpalamang sa score, takbo dito, takbo doon, pasa dito pasa doon at shoot dito , shoot din sa kabila,” shared Amor Echague, who sits on the panel of organizers, referring to the tit-for-tat play.
“Naging maganda at maayus ang laban kahit medyo physical na ang laro pero parehas na kontrolado at determinadong manalo ang bawat isa,” Echague said.
At half time, Basketball Gearz was way ahead on cruise control with a comfortable lead of 10 points.
“Hindi na muling nakabangon ang H4H,” said Echague.
The match closed at 71-44 to Basketball Gearz’ favor.
