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Slaughter’s heroics lift NorthPort past RoS

Greg Slaughter’s intimidating presence carried the NorthPort Batang Pier to an important 91-88 overtime triumph over the Rain or Shine Elasto Painters in the 2021 Philippine Basketball Association Philippine Cup Sunday at the DHVSU Gym in Bacolor, Pampanga.

Rain or Shine’s Bradwyn Guinto hangs on to the ball as NorthPort’s Greg Slaughter stalks him from behind in a PBA game won by the Batang Pier, 91-88.

The 7-foot Slaughter blocked Gabe Norwood’s three-point attempt at the buzzer, allowing Batang Pier to score their fifth win in 10 games and stay in contention for a playoff slot. 

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It was also Slaughter’s layup in the 1:46 mark which tied the match at 80-all in regulation, paving the way for the overtime period and Batang Pier’s spirited closing-game effort.

“I just told them that our last two games will be a playoff win for us,” said Batang Pier coach Pido Jarencio, who is back with the team after more than a two-week absence.

Jarencio underwent quarantine in Metro Manila after testing positive for COVID-19.

The 33-year-old Slaughter tallied 25 points, 11 rebounds and six blocks for Batang Pier, with his block on Norwood keeping the Elasto Painters from forcing a second overtime period.

Rain or Shine, who has a 6-5 slate, struggled to make a decent basket in the fourth quarter with attempts by Rey Nambatac and  Mark Borboran missing their marks.

Jewel Ponferada powered the Elasto Painters with 17 points. 

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