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King Tiger Mark Yee displayed another sterling performance to lead Davao Occidental Cocolife in dismantling Batangas Athletics Tanduay, 67-57, in the Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League Lakan Cup-Dubai Invasion Friday night at Hamdam Sports Complex in Dubai, United Arab Emirates,
Frontliner Billy Robles, newcomer Ivan Ludovice and Yee took charge in the early goings with their perimeter snipings, while Bogs Raymundo and Emman Calo manned the boards on the other end to erect a 19-5 lead in the first quarter.
Yee, the acknowledged leader of the team owned by Mindanao Dumper Party List Congresswoman Claudine Bautista, backed by Cocolife President Atty. Jose Martin Loon, FVP Joseph Ronquillo, AVP Rowena Asnan and SVP Franz Joie Araque, was all business in the Dubai Invasion, highlighting his performance with a rim-rattling dunk in the final minute to the delight of OFWs in the city known for its skycrapers and luxury shopping
Batangas firestarter Jeff Viernes waxed hot, alongside Jason Milano and Mon Rogado, cutting the lead to single digits, but Robles and Yee cut short the Tanduay rally en route to the Tigers’ 14th victory in 16 outings.
Actor Derek Ramsay,who suited for Batangas, played for a brief moment.
“Ginawa lang namin ang instructions ni coach Don (Dulay), kaya umangat kami dito sa Dubai,” said Best Player of the Game Yee.
Davao Cocolife management, through deputy team manager Ray Alao, acknowledged the warm welcome and cheers by basketball-loving Pinoy workers, who inspired the their players’ invasion of the league organized by Senator Manny Pacquiao..