CEBU, Philippines - The Joules-sponsored White squad and Yellow-D' Bombers knocked out separate foes to set up a title showdown in the Los Amigos Basketball Association (LABA) Inter-Color League at the Banilad Sports Complex.
Team White barged into the finals after gunning down the Black-Snipers, 95-82, while Yellow booked a championship ticket after crushing Green, 79-69.
Lanky center Dodoy Rizane once again capitalized on his height to lead White with 25 points. Team owner Jun Perolino chipped in 15 markers.
Arnold Pestaño and Joel Magale each scored 20 points for Black.
On the other hand, Richard Jordan topscored for Yellow with 18 points, while Bahat Recto had 13 points for Green.
The scores
First game
Yellow (79) - Jordan 18, Ting 14, Yares 10, Bayate 9, Abayon 9, Yamomo 8, Mauro 7, Cortes 2, Cosido 2
Green (69) - Recto 13, Bacalan 11, Madrid 10, Maratas 9, Quiñahan 8, Jacalan 4, Sanchez 4, Ople 4, Policios 2, Ceniza 2, Conde 2
Second game
White (95) - Rizane 25, Bohol 17, J. Perolino 16, Yncierto 13, Ranile 9, Lagaras 5, Perolino 4, Candelada 4, Mijares 2, De Dios 2
Black (82) - Pestaño 20, Magale 20, Cimco 10, Tayag 7, Lapeña 5, Rosel 4, Auman 4, Migallen 4, Pañe 3, Martillan 2, Espina 2, Hatamosa 1. – THE FREEMAN